Originally from Italy’s Piedmont region, Nebbiolo has found a home in California. More aromatic and softer than its counterpart Barolo and Barbaresco in Europe, this interpretation still has dried cherries and leathery tannins, but it happily skips into the raspberry patch for a bit fun. 4 stars ... Read More »
Sustainable/Organic
Reviews of wines that are grown sustainably, using green grape growing practices.
Gruet Brut
A wine from New Mexico? Yep. Loaded with tart, refreshing green apple, ripe pear and toasted bread flavors with a minerally lemon finish. Fantastic value. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $18
... Read More »Gruet Brut Rosé (New Mexico)
A tinge of tangerine and heavier-bodied, with pomegranate, strawberry and a minerally slate finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
... Read More »Mirabelle Schramsberg Brut (California)
Yeasty, tart green apple and an earthy finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Yalumba 2007 Viognier Y Series Southeast Australia
Crisp and steely, with peaches, hints of tropical fruit and a wet slate taste. Not a full-frontal Viognier, but restrained. Certified organic. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11
... Read More »Luzon 2007 Verde Monastrell Jumilla (Spain)
100-percent organic grapes. With soft raspberry, blueberries and blackberry, this medium-bodied daily quaffer also has crisp acidity and a slightly earthy finish. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Quivira 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Fig Tree Vineyard Dry Creek Valley
If you’re looking for a California sauvignon blanc that’s round and not as tart as the New Zealand versions, look no further. This biodynamically-farmed wine is steely with ripe peach, lively, crisp acidity and a honeysuckle/lime finish. Delicious. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of ... Read More »
Snoqualmie 2007 Chardonnay Columbia Valley (Washington)
Soft on the palate, with a perfumed, tropical aroma. Tastes like peaches slathered in slightly sweet, vanilla-infused cream. Refreshing citrus finish. Well made for the price. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11
... Read More »Bonterra 2007 Rosé Mendocino (California)
Dripping with strawberry, tart cherry, raspberry with a fantastic citrus finish. Organic. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $14
... Read More »Newman’s Own 2006 Chardonnay California
Soft and approachable, with ripe peaches, earthy vanilla, tangy lime and a slight sweetness. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $16
... Read More »Zind Humbrecht 2005 Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim (France)
An aroma you’d want to rub all over to find your Zen. Rose oil, lavender and tangerine rind. Flavor follows with roses, toasted almonds, clove and honey cut with cream. Luscious and rich, but it smells sweeter than it tastes. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry
... Read More »Bonterra 2006 Chardonnay Mendocino (California)
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