WINE OF THE WEEK: The Tondre Grapefield is one of the most highly-regarded vineyards in the world-class California appellation called the Santa Lucia Highlands. And while SLH is most famous for its Pinot Noirs, that’s not all they grow. Witness …
Wow, here we are at O.N.D. already! (that’s an industry term; an extra taste for you at the Pick-up Party if you can tell us what it means) Here’s all the fun stuff you need to know. First is a …
WINE OF THE WEEK: Jeff Runquist – you know his wines from the big “R” on the label – is absolutely one of the most popular winemakers in our shop. We sell a lot of his wines, and his Petite …
WINE OF THE WEEK: We hear it all the time: “What do you have in a great everyday wine? Something good, smooth, not too pricy?” Easy answer: the 2016 Shannon Ridge Cabernet from Lake County. Great dark fruit flavors, a …
RETURN OF THE BRO-DOWN! This Friday, September 14th, marks the return of the Battle of the Brothers, aka the Bro-Down! This is the once-a-year epic tasting which is also a fierce competition between Jim and Bill for the title of …
WINE OF THE WEEK: Consider a dry white wine like the 2017 Edetaria Via Terra Garnacha Blanca: A bright array of melon and pear notes on the nose, with a medium-light palate driving flavors of apple, peach and lemon. Consider …
Lots to get to this month, so here we go! First is a heads-up about another WINE CLASS we’re offering Monday, September 10. Yes, Monday. Which means you get the place to yourself, since we are closed to the public …
WINERY EVENT! We’ve got some fantastic wines for you to try this Friday and Saturday, and they’re all from the same winery! It’s Soquel Vineyards, a little slice of heaven in the Santa Cruz Mountains that has been making fine …
EXCEPTIONAL TOP FLIGHT! Before we get to our WOW, we must clue you in to the amazing Top Flight we’re offering this weekend! This Friday and Saturday, the 24th and 25th, we are absolutely going to rock your world. Availability …
WINE OF THE WEEK: Is it really possible to find a 97 point wine for under $30? We would have had serious doubts if it weren’t for a recent discovery – the 2015 Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. …