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December 17, 2025

Chard Times

At Uncork Corralitos, Ferrari Ranch’s 2022 Estate Chardonnay surprised even the skeptics, offering structure, minerality, and bright fruit from sustainably farmed vines.
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December 3, 2025

Shade of Red

It’s time to start thinking about Christmas dinner, and good wine to pair with that festive meal. Carignane holds its own with rich turkey and...
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November 19, 2025

Smooth Blend

Silver Mountain’s Alloy, a Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux-style blend is one of my favorites with its smooth medium tannins, and dark-fruit notes of blackberry and plum.
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November 5, 2025

Pinot Pop-up

I had just opened a bottle of Sonnet Cellars Pinot Noir when my neighbor came over for a quick visit. I poured him a glass of this terrific wine and he lingered for another pour, eventually departing with a hefty glass!
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October 22, 2025

Going Dark

Tannat originated in the Basque region of southwestern France. It has high tannins, full body and rich flavors that range from blackcurrant to licorice and smoked meat.
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October 8, 2025

Shining Sparkler

Crafted from 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa grapes grown only in Northern Italy, the 2024 Saint Enzo L’Originale Lambrusco comes with a cherry-kissed richness.
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September 24, 2025

Trading Up

Cameron Hughes Wine Inc. (CAM) is a “wine négociant.” CAM offers really good prices on a variety of mostly excellent wines.
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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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