William Hill has been in the business of winemaking for quite sometime, so much so that his name is synonymous with quality. However, there was one area of the business the winery was unable to manage, and that was demand. William Hill was unable to keep up with demand when trying to maintain the quality […]
This is the 2nd sparkling wine tasting of the month, and what could be better than the house known for brands like Moet et Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Dom Perignon? Domaine Chandon is Moet et Chandon's California sister. Where Moet is your typical precise, clean, and austere Champagne, Domaine is your heavier, more robust, sits […]
The 3L box wine industry is booming, and why shouldn't it. Considering some of the wines I have tried that come in that size, I'm surprised it's not growing at an exponential rate. Anyway, Jewel Box is the newest release from our friends at Underdog Wine Group (Cupcake, Big House, Fish Eye, and so many […]
This is the first of 10 classes we will be offering in 2014, and we hope you can be a part of it. We will dedicate the first class to sparkling wines, and what better time than the day before Valentine's Day. The class will be about an hour long, and it will be covering […]
Wente is a unique story, but what is more unique than the story is the wine. The wines are predominantly from the Livermore Valley, which is an AVA within the San Francisco Bay AVA (Central Coast AVA). The Wente wines showcase beautiful restraint when it comes to oak and fruit, and have just enough acidity […]
We are once again being graced by the presence of Frank Heyden (from Weingut Dr. Heyden), Paul Anheuser (from Weingut Paul Anheuser), and Jill Bollig (From Weingut Bollig-Lehnert. Stefan had to tend to an emergency at the winery). The three representatives (that make up about half of our German wine selection) will be here Friday […]
Come join us tomorrow as we welcome Sue Nordberg from the Martignetti Companies. She'll be giving us a taste of what South America has to offer. Here is what she'll be pouring... Falernia Pedro Ximenez Elqui Valley @ $9.99/btl Terrazas Torrontés Reserva Salta @ $13.99/btl Tinto Negro Malbec Mendoza @ $9.99/btl Falernia Carménère Elqui Valley @ […]
Ever heard of Spann Vineyards? Neither had I until recently, but after having tasted through these excellent wines I'm glad I did. Spann Vineyards is a tiny operation in Sonoma County that, much like Bedrock, likes to produce off the beaten path wines. The idea behind Spann is to produce unique blends that boast […]
Wente is a unique story, but what is more unique than the story is the wine. The wines are predominantly from the Livermore Valley, which is an AVA within the San Francisco Bay AVA (Central Coast AVA). The Wente wines showcase beautiful restraint when it comes to oak and fruit, and have just enough acidity […]
This is the second class of the year, and I can't wait to have it. For those that made it to our first class and remember how it was a "work in progress," I have found more chairs for us to sit on! It's the little things in life that make me happy. ;) I […]
