2018 Berryessa Gap Chardonnay (Yolo County): Toasted nut and zesty lemon curd, dancing a bit of an irresistible jig. $27 B+ 2018 Berryessa Gap Dry Rose (Yolo County): The lively, floral result of some strange grape variety bedfellows. $19 B 2018 Berryessa Gap Sauvignon Blanc (Yolo County): Mostly tropical; also, also mostly excellent. $24 B+…
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Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For June 3, 2019
2017 Le Cadeau Vineyard ‘Cote Est’ Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley): For those blessed times when perkiness is considered to be a virtue. $50 A- 2016 Youngberg Hill Vineyards Bailey Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley): Well… *that* little slice of pure loveliness isn’t likely to be forgotten anytime too soon. $75 A 2017 Iris Vineyards ‘D Block’…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For May 27, 2019
2012 Oso Libre ‘Osezno’ Zinfandel (Paso Robles): Ripe, big, and stewed, but there’s life left in the old girl yet! $40 B+ 2016 Dutton-Goldfield Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley): Putting on a veritable spice-and-herbs clinic; and it’s quite the show. $62 A 2018 Mas de la Dame ‘La Gourmande’ Rose (Les…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For May 20, 2019
2017 Domaine Elodie Balme Côtes du Rhône (Rhône): A bit funky, a lot peppery, and even more fruity, friendly, and crowd-pleasing. $NA B+ 2016 Domaine Combe Juliere (Rasteau): Sexy, grippy, and with the kind of density that requires advanced physics calculations. $30 B+ 2016 Domaine du Trapadis ‘Les Adrés’ (Rasteau): Red fruits and spices, tied…