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September 10, 2025

Zin and Virtue

Frank Family Vineyards’ 2023 Zinfandel features flavors of dark fruits, and enticing aromas of pepper, cinnamon and spice.
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August 27, 2025

Bright White

Demetria Estate Pantheon Blanc grapes are sourced from the organically farmed White Barn Vineyard in Santa Ynez and fermented in a blend of barrels.
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August 12, 2025

Silver Standard

Silver Mountain’s wines are handcrafted and superb. The 2017 Syrah combines the best of two vineyards, giving it depth and complexity.
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July 30, 2025

A Different White

Godello is very aromatic with bright flavors of peach, pear and apple. As much as we all love chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, it’s nice to imbibe something different
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July 16, 2025

Perfect Pairing

The Little Uvas 2020 Santa Clara Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($40) is one I highly recommend. Bold and bright with flavors of cassis, cranberry and blueberry.
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July 2, 2025

Tasting Room Treat

Although roussanne is mainly known as a blending grape, its luscious notes of honeysuckle, pear and golden apple reveal an enticing elegance.
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June 18, 2025

Floral Lift

A trip to Napa is always wonderful, especially when it involves excellent wine. And that was the case when we visited Titus Vineyards in St. Helena.
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June 4, 2025

Beautiful Pair

Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay is ripe and enticing—“It’s precise and full of energy with sunlight shining out of the glass.”
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May 20, 2025

Highlands Fling

luscious Sonnet Pinot Noir has “the typical spiciness of the Highlands appellation, coupled with a fantastic depth of tart red cherry fruit.”
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May 7, 2025

Blooming Rosé

Inman Family Wines’ 2023 Estate Brut Rosé ($80) is a méthode champenoise wine made with 100% pinot noir from Inman’s Olivet Grange Estate Vineyard....
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April 22, 2025

Fresh Press

Dedicated winemaker/owner Ian Brand, of I. Brand & Family Wines, makes a plethora of different wines, including a Piquette Nat.
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April 9, 2025

At First Blush

John Benedetti’s 2023 Rosé of Pinot Noir is simply gorgeous. “This vintage glows with an alluring copper-tinged blush,” Benedetti says.
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