June - 2020

2019 Sauvignon Blanc Josh Cellars

Wine lovers expect a California Sauvignon Blanc to speak up: “talk to me, baby”. Josh’s North Coast sav. blnc wouldn’t josh around. It...

2016 Zinfandel Federalist Vineyards

Calling a Zinfandel as “Federalist” is confusing. Even more baffling is stamping an etching of President George Washington on its label....

2016 Pinot Noir Rodney Strong

I didn't want to write this. I promised I would. The question was how much of a wine's taste is the result of who made it? It is hard...

2018 Merlot Columbia Winery

A merlot: more than thirty years ago I went on a first date with my wife: • drove to her house, • actually, got invited in,...

2016 Sauvignon Blanc Route Stock Winery

“Route Stock” is a catchy title for a label as well as for the winery, because CA.’s Route 29 runs the length of Napa Valley. This wine...

2016 Red Blend Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyards

The Indian Wells label produces some good Merlots. I enjoyed their ’15 Merlot with notes reading, “Their Indian Wells merlot will not...