July - 2020

2019 Soave Classico Pieropan Dal

Hot summer days call for light spirited wine. Our usual picks tend toward Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or Pinot Gris. Try sneaking in a...

2018 Shiraz Mollyhooker

Often, I pick a wine off the shelf because of its producer. “The Boxer” was recognizable; I’ve enjoyed some of their other varietals....

2016 Zinfandel Maddalena Wins

We were driving along, when we came upon a car wreck. A family van jack-knifed as it pulled a trailer with two huge oak tree trunks. The...

2018 California Red Wine Orin Swift Cellars

“8 years in the Desert” is part of an eight-label ensemble, where a buyer can collect each of their labels. Early on, the winemaker began...

2017 Caricature Old Vine Zin

I bought a ticket on the taste train that runs to Lodi again. It is turning into a regular commute. I see myself as a diligent...

2016 Vacquleyras Le Close des Cazaus

A cuvee of the Templars is a red blend with mostly Grenache and half-and-half Syrah, plus à Mourvèdre. The Knights Templars would have...

2017 Nice Marie Sean Minor Winery

Isn’t it fun to get surprised by a bottle of wine? • First was the price, under $25; • Then the cork, which is genuine cork...