Hangtime Pinot Noir, Carneros 2006 $27 (80 pts.)
80 Hangtime Pinot Noir, Carneros 2006. The light body is immediately evident with a soft fruit nose and raisin. However, the tannins and alcohol tend to…
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Week in review: Scarecrow, Blowfish and Snakes
We’re just packing up in Old Greenwood in Tahoe. An incredible resort. Videos, photos and stories coming soon. The StarkSilverCreek Wine Guide is now available.…
Cline Zinfandel, Sonoma 2007 $7.99 (83 pts.)
83 Cline Zinfandel, Sonoma 2007. Good, but not exceptional example of Zin. It definitely tastes young with some harshness that fades slightly after a day. I like…
Artesa Cabernet Franc, Alexander Valley 2005 Limited Release $40 (87 pts.)
87 Artesa Cabernet Franc, Alexander Valley 2005 Limited Release. A satisfying $40 Cabernet Franc that demonstrates many of the characteristics I enjoy in a good…
Parducci True Grit Petite Sirah, Mendocino 2005 $29.99 (90 pts.)
90 Parducci True Grit Petite Sirah, Mendocino 2005. Yes! Just what I expect in a bold Sirah. What Petite Sirah is all about: a gun…
Napa’s lofty and mysterious cult cabs: Scarecrow vs. Screaming Eagle… and action!
The California cult cab is a recent wine phenomenon, or perhaps trend, that appears to defy gravity, and even more startling, this down economy.
Valley of the Moon Cuvée de la Luna, Sonoma 1998 $17.50 (84 pts.)
It's one of the most difficult wines to pin down that I've tasted in years.
Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 1997 $100 (94 pts.)
94 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 1997. Citrus. Smooth and refreshing, with a light finish. Everything I could hope for in a Champagne, and with…
‘Windows on the World Complete Wine Course’: A must-have book for wine beginners and pros alike
Finding a wine book that is ‘just right’ is not easy. Some writers are too flowery, often evoking unnecessary sensuality and generally “phoofy” language to…
Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay 2006 $13.49 (87 pts.)
87 Clos du Bois Reserve Chardonnay 2006. What I like about this wine is the balance. Although you have some citrus and melon scents on the…