Dehlinger Winery is located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County and was founded in 1975 by Tom and Carole Dehlinger. Eva Dehlinger took over winemaking duties in 2007. Known for their Pinot Noir, Dehlinger also makes Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah Dehlinger Pinot Noir is sourced from the estate vineyards on Vine Hill Road. Goldridge is…
Passione Divina is the first wine ever produced by two wineries located in Italy and the USA. Azienda Agricola Campochiarenti is located in Siena and Rabbit Ridge Winery is located in Paso Robles. Passione Divina means Divine Passion and 2017 was the first bottling of this wine. Crimson in color. 14.4% ABV. 70% from Tuscany and 30% from Paso Robles. Presumably Sangiovese from…
Kosta Browne was founded in the late nineties by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne and has always focused on Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. The winery has changed hands several times. Most recently Kosta Browne was purchased by Duckhorn Wine Company. The waiting list for the Appellation wines is 18 months long and for the coveted 4…
Zinfandel of the Month is a regular feature on Zinfandel Chronicles. Keep in mind that although the Zinfandel of the Month might be an older bottle, the current vintage will be one you can find at retail or via the mailing list. The November Zinfandel of the Month is the 2017 Peter Franus Zinfandel Brandlin Vineyard. I chose this wine…
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Zinfandel Chronicles reviews the 2014 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Papera Ranch. Ridge Wine Blog writes Boatman Graveyard. Isaac Baker reviews the 2021 Head High Zinfandel. Katheryn Romeyn…
The 2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon was the winning bottle in the October Installment of Pick My Next Bottle. I decanted the wine for several hours and served with steaks and a classic wedge salad. Quilceda Creek Vintners was founded in 1978 by Alex and Jeanette Golitzin. Alex Golitzin is a nephew of André Tchelistcheff, the legendary winemaker who put…
Paolo di Marchi has run Isole e Olena since the age of 20. Paolo avoids the Cabernet Sauvignon many of his neighbors have begun to incorporate into their Chiantis, believing it overshadows the Sangiovese. The flagship wine at Isole e Olena is Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese classified as an IGT – because at the time of its creation in the…
Bedrock Wine Co. was founded by Morgan Twain-Peterson in 2007 and focuses on small production wines from many of California’ s most treasured and historic vineyards. The lineup of wines at Bedrock is expanding rapidly, but I think the best of the best are the ancient vineyard Zinfandels, Morgan is clearly passionate about. Papera Ranch is situated in the Russian…
The October installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2005 vintage. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. I plan on opening the winning bottle this Thursday and will publish a Bottle Note shortly thereafter.…
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Randy Caparoso writes Monte Rio Cellars Declares Red Blend from Lodi’s Regeneratively Farmed Teresi Vineyard to be its Finest Wine Yet. Robb Report writes The 10 Best Red…