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Vice Versa Wines :  Winery of the Year

Vice Versa Wines : Winery of the Year

December, 2024

With so many exceptional wines coming from Napa Valley, Vice Versa shines for its remarkable achievements in the challenging 2022 vintage. This was a vintage marked by extreme heat, erratic weather, and an early harvest,...

Joe D'Angelo December, 2024
AXR (2022-2023)

AXR (2022-2023)

December, 2024

About AXR: AXR Winery, located in the heart of Napa Valley, is a boutique winery that blends rich tradition with modern innovation. Nestled in the prestigious Rutherford AVA, AXR is known for its commitment to...

Joe D'Angelo December, 2024
Doubleback: Through the Years

Doubleback: Through the Years

December, 2024

When most people think of Drew Bledsoe, they recall his legendary NFL career as a star quarterback for the New England Patriots and other teams. However, since his retirement in 2007, Bledsoe has made an...

Jeremy Young December, 2024
Myriad (2022-2023)

Myriad (2022-2023)

November, 2024

About Myriad: Myriad Cellars is a boutique winery in Napa Valley, known for crafting exceptional, small-production wines, particularly focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon from some of the region’s most prestigious vineyards. Founded by winemaker Mike Smith,...

Joe D'Angelo November, 2024
Blankiet (2022)

Blankiet (2022)

November, 2024

About Blankiet: Blankiet Estate, located on the western foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains in Napa Valley’s Yountville AVA, is a celebrated winery producing world-class, terroir-driven wines. Founded in 1996 by visionary vintner Claude Blankiet and...

Joe D'Angelo November, 2024
Favia (2021-2022)

Favia (2021-2022)

November, 2024

About Favia: Favia Winery is a boutique winery located in Napa Valley, celebrated for its exceptional small-production wines that reflect a deep connection to the land and a commitment to excellence. Founded by winemaker Andy...

Joe D'Angelo November, 2024
Opus One

Opus One

November, 2024

About Opus One: Opus One Winery, located in the heart of Napa Valley, is a prestigious joint venture founded in 1978 by Robert Mondavi, a pioneer in California winemaking, and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the...

Joe D'Angelo November, 2024
Pott (2022)

Pott (2022)

November, 2024

About Pott: Aaron Pott is a highly acclaimed Napa Valley winemaker celebrated for his innovative approach and deep understanding of Bordeaux-inspired winemaking. Known for crafting wines with exceptional balance, complexity, and a sense of place,...

Joe D'Angelo November, 2024
Quilceda Creek (2022)

Quilceda Creek (2022)

November, 2024

About Quilceda Creek: Quilceda Creek is one of Washington State’s most prestigious wineries, renowned for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 1978 by Alex and Jeannette Golitzin, the winery is located in Snohomish, Washington, and...

Joe D'Angelo November, 2024
Bond (2022)

Bond (2022)

November, 2024

About Bond: Bond is a prestigious winery located in the heart of Napa Valley, California, renowned for producing ultra-premium, single-vineyard wines that reflect the distinct terroirs of the region. Established in 1999 by H. William...

Joe D'Angelo November, 2024
Washington - 2021 & 2022

Washington - 2021 & 2022

October, 2024

Washington State - 2021 vs. 2022 Vintages: A Tale of Contrast and Balance Washington State has long been recognized for producing high-quality wines, thanks to its diverse climate and ideal growing conditions. Each vintage, however,...

Jeremy Young October, 2024
Washington Winemaker of the Year - Matías Kúsulas

Washington Winemaker of the Year - Matías Kúsulas

October, 2024

About Matías Kúsulas Matías Kúsulas is an accomplished winemaker and viticulturist, currently serving as the head winemaker for Gard Vintners, Desert Wind Winery, Valo, and Masalto Wineries in Washington State (along with several other new...

Jeremy Young October, 2024
Oregon - Latest Releases (2022)

Oregon - Latest Releases (2022)

October, 2024

2022 Vintage Report The 2022 vintage in the Willamette Valley stands out as a year that challenged winemakers but ultimately delivered exceptional wines, showcasing the region’s resilience and adaptability. After a wet, cold spring and...

Jeremy Young October, 2024
Tor Wines (2022)

Tor Wines (2022)

October, 2024

About TOR Wines TOR Wines, founded in 2001 by industry veteran Tor Kenward, is a boutique winery in Napa Valley that has gained a reputation for producing some of the region’s most acclaimed small-lot wines....

Joe D'Angelo October, 2024
Perus (2022)

Perus (2022)

October, 2024

About Perus Winery Perus is a highly regarded boutique producer in the heart of Napa Valley, celebrated for its ultra-premium small-lot wines that showcase the region’s most prestigious vineyards. Specializing in world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Perus...

Joe D'Angelo October, 2024
Realm Cellars Farella Vineyard 2021

Realm Cellars Farella Vineyard 2021

October, 2024

Realm Cellars Farella Vineyard 2021 The 2021 Farella Vineyard Cabernet is fantastic. It displays a complex and inviting aromatics with a profile of ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, and black cherries, accented by layers of graphite,...

Joe D'Angelo October, 2024
Clape Cornas 2021

Clape Cornas 2021

September, 2024

Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 2021 The 2021 Cornas is classic rendition from Clape, which reveals vibrant aromas of blackberries, cherries, and ripe plums, mingling with notes of crushed violets, black olives and cracked pepper that...

Joe D'Angelo September, 2024
Reynvaan (2012-2021)

Reynvaan (2012-2021)

September, 2024

Walla Walla Valley, a region rich in winemaking tradition and innovation, is home to some of the most remarkable wineries in the world. Among them stands Reynvaan Family Vineyards—a winery celebrated not only for its...

Jeremy Young September, 2024
PYCM Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 2019

PYCM Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 2019

September, 2024

PYCM Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 2019 This is a truly magnificent expression. It delivers breathtaking aromatics, with a dazzling array of nuances such as ripe asian pear, white peach, and nectarine, mingling seamlessly with delicate floral undertones of...

Joe D'Angelo September, 2024
Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2011

Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2011

September, 2024

Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Reserve' 2011 The 2011 Chateau Rayas is an exceptionally elegant and refined wine, showcasing a beautifully finessed texture that is soft and inviting. Aromas of fresh dark cherries and sweet red berries...

Joe D'Angelo September, 2024
Château Pichon Baron Pauillac 2021

Château Pichon Baron Pauillac 2021

September, 2024

Château Pichon Baron Pauillac 2021 The 2021 Pichon Baron is yet another thrilling release from this iconic château. This beautifully crafted wine opens with a striking bouquet of fresh dark currants, black cherries, and exotic...

Joe D'Angelo September, 2024
Bevan Cellars (2021-2022)

Bevan Cellars (2021-2022)

September, 2024

About Bevan Cellars Bevan Cellars, founded by Russell Bevan and Victoria De Crescenzo, is a boutique winery located in Napa Valley known for producing powerful, highly expressive wines that consistently deliver wines amongst the highest...

Joe D'Angelo September, 2024
Dom Pérignon Champagne 2013

Dom Pérignon Champagne 2013

September, 2024

Dom Pérignon Champagne 2013 The 2013 Dom Pérignon is simply brilliant. It immediately begins to impress as it captivates with a dazzling aromatics of Meyer lemon oil, pears, orange blossoms, ginger ale and toasted buttered...

Joe D'Angelo September, 2024
Cayuse (2021-2022)

Cayuse (2021-2022)

September, 2024

About Cayuse In the heart of Walla Walla, Washington, lies a winery that encapsulates centuries of winemaking tradition and a passion that runs deep in its founder's veins. Christophe Baron, the visionary behind Cayuse Vineyards,...

Joe D'Angelo September, 2024