Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay 2006: A creamy, toasty wine
Perhaps I’m inspired by the unseasonably warm weather here in California. Despite a long list of reds awaiting tasting, I found myself gravitating towards this…
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Artesa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Napa Valley 2005 $23.99 (90 pts.)
90 Artesa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Napa Valley 2005. We were fortunate to enjoy this wine on Thanksgiving in the company of friends and family. Unlike most Sauvignon Blancs, it…
‘WineTales’ podcast premiere: A Napa interview with Peju winemaker Sara Fowler
Welcome to the premiere episode of WineTales, a new podcast series produced by StarkSilverCreek! Come along with us as we discover the stories, the people…
Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004 $7.99 (83 pts.)
83 Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004. An average wine, with no special qualities despite it’s apparently strong heritage and Barossa roots. Not jammy. That’s good.…
Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005 $9.99 (87 pts.)
87 Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005. This is an easy-going, friendly wine. Fruit-forward with vanilla accents and agreeable on finish. Nice pop of cherry.…
Silver Oak Cellars release day February 7 just announced: Big Napa Cab lovers rejoice!
If you’re a big Napa Cab lover, mark your calendar for February 7. One of the most respected producers of classic, bold Napa Cabs is…
MSI Wind review: Going places without breaking the bank or your back
I'm amazed at what you can get for $350.
‘The Stark Naked Report’ Podcast #5: Visiting Napa wineries, Mamma Mia! review, ’97 Bollinger and sushi
The Stark Naked Report #5: January 13, 2009 Visiting Napa wineries along highway 29 in wine country including Artesa, Turnbull, Cakebread and Sequoia Grove Oh…
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2007 $11.99 (87 pts.)
Perfect on its own, I see this less about food pairing than just pure, easy, quality drinkability.
Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005 $17.99 (89 pts.)
The black current and vanilla were wonderful with seared lamb.