Kick Ranch, Sonoma County$40 (Wine Club Reorder Price: $34) Joanne and Harmon Brown own one of the more obscure estates on this hillside, Aril. The couple met in Telluride, Colorado but were not novices to the world of wine. In fact, Harmon was the president of the Spottswoode Estate in Napa Valley from 1981 toContinue reading “Aril Red Blend 2016”
Tag Archives: October 2021
Freeman Pinot Noir 2018
Russian River Valley$45 (Wine Club Reorder: $36) “Freeman’s 2018 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is absolutely gorgeous. Racy and exuberant in the glass, the 2018 exudes richness and all of the allure of the year. Bright acids lend brightness to a core of black cherry, plum, spice, lavender, sage and floral notes. Soft curves giveContinue reading “Freeman Pinot Noir 2018”
Lúnasa Viognier 2020
Damiano Vineyard, Sierra Foohills $40 (Wine Club Reorder Price: $36) Lúnasa, an ancient celebration signifying the beginning of harvest, can be traced back as early as the 15th century in Ireland and Scotland, typically taking place in the month of August. During Lúnasa, harvest knots crafted from wheat were commonly exchanged as a token ofContinue reading “Lúnasa Viognier 2020”
Cruess Fiano 2018
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County $28 (Wine Club Reorder Price: $24) Cruess was founded in 2013 by Anthony Beckman and Alissa Lind, with a strong commitment to producing unique and beautiful wines without compromise. They are also very focused on bringing high quality wines to market without an accompanying high price. You may not beContinue reading “Cruess Fiano 2018”
Encosta by GandonaCabernet Sauvignon 2016
Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley$95 (Wine Club Reorder Price: $85) Gandona Estate vineyards are planted atop the steep terrain of Pritchard Hill which is coined as “Oakville on a hill” as it is where some of the best of the best Napa wineries are sourcing their fruit from. No one can label their wines with “PritchardContinue reading “Encosta by GandonaCabernet Sauvignon 2016”
Bacchus & Venus Wines 