Tag: California wines

The Franc

Getting a good wine under 20 bucks is a real challenge now-a-days. In fact, it is damn near impossible. So when you find one you...

Rutherford Hill Merlot 2019

Located along the iconic Silverado Trail in Napa, Rutherford Hill Winery has been producing quality wines since 1972. Most wines (at least in America) that...

The Fableist Tempranillo 2020

I have often enjoyed Tempranillo from South America. In fact, I have often sought out the grape from producers in that region. This is the...

Marietta Roman Estate Zinfandel 2018

On another tip from an employee at the wine shop we went for this Zinn from California. Marietta Cellars from Geyserville, California is the producer...

Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2019

Located in Healdsburg, California, Chalk Hill Estate has been producing excellent wines four about four decades. The owner is the renowned Pinot Noir producer Bill...

Mer Soleil Unoaked Chardonnay 2016

Mer Soleil located in gorgeous, Monterey County, California has produced a beautiful unoaked chardonnay with this wine. Very pale yellow color in the glass.  On...

Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2019

I have mentioned my enjoyment of wines from Bonny Doon before. This particular wine is one that Mrs. B and myself used to enjoy frequently...

Lava Cap Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Located in the Sierra Foothills, Lava Cap Winery has been producing wines for three generations. I was a little surprised to find that I had...