Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This week features a number of interesting California wines, ranging from classic to hip. In …

23-329 | lechecce | Flickr Uploaded on August 20, 2023 Taken on August 19, 2023

Creamy Pet has added a photo to the pool: wardrobe Malfunction??? Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/150308574@N06/53120684854/in/pool-912056@N21

old_hippy1948 has added a photo to the pool: A wonderful afternoon with food and wine at Luckett vineyards. The sky was threatening but never materialized. A great day… Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/gary_constantine/53130334966/in/pool-52609756@N00

Halloween HJB has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/halloweenhjb/49773687162/in/pool-912056@N21

old_hippy1948 has added a photo to the pool: a view from vineyard owners home overlooking the vineyard with a clear view from one side of the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia to the other Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/gary_constantine/53129427456/in/pool-52609756@N00

Marklew Family Wines – Winemaker Dirk Trudoux.   CAPE GEORGIAN 2018 RESERVE.   In 1970, Lyn and Dudley Marklew bought the scenic 45-hectare farm De Goede Sukses in the prestigious wine terroir of Simonsberg Ward, Stellenbosch. Dudley replanted the vineyards to the noble varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc and sold the grapes …

old_hippy1948 has added a photo to the pool: We usually find at least one Pandora Sphynx caterpillar in the vineyard every year. This is a good size one. They do eat the leaves but not the fruit so I just put him back to for a large bird to find for lunch… Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/gary_constantine/53123626680/in/pool-52609756@N00

old_hippy1948 has added a photo to the pool: haven’t been in the vineyard for two weeks and the growth is phenomenal. A lot of pruning and deleafing to do but the good news is that veraison, the changing of the grape skin color has started…. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/gary_constantine/53122568847/in/pool-52609756@N00

darkorohr has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/191138195@N03/53123011079/in/pool-52609756@N00

Sunburst Landscape | Jason Doss | Flickr Uploaded on August 15, 2023 Taken on August 14, 2023

Didier Q. has added a photo to the pool: Shadow and light – Montagne Saint-Emilion Vineyard Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/196528408@N03/53111701621/in/pool-52609756@N00

iain.davidson100 has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/23766603@N07/53105604501/in/pool-52609756@N00

Roger Elliott Photo has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/roger_elliott_photography/53103342514/in/pool-52609756@N00

Lourmarin | El Greco | Flickr Uploaded on August 8, 2023 Taken on June 10, 2023

clodio61 has added a photo to the pool: Hills of Oltrepo Pavese, Pavia province, Lombardy, Italy, at springtime. Vineyards Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/clodiophotography/53100710521/in/pool-52609756@N00

Barragon has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/159484094@N05/52352826380/in/pool-52609756@N00

A lively, medium-bodied red, with hints of leather, tar and tobacco serving as a savory underpinning for flavors of bitter cherry reduction and tea rose, all layered with chalky tannins. Drink now through 2026. 15,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Source : 37663a9837f14393b28d98e44a165359

Aromatic, with white pepper, orange blossoms and a hint of green cardamom that complement the core of tangerine, Meyer lemon and lime zest on a mouthwatering frame. Reveals a lingering accent of candied ginger. Drink now. 18,000 cases made, 17,000 cases imported. Source : 5e023130ac2eaf07c86a953cc25c4e71