We recently had the opportunity to taste through the current releases of Whitehall Lane Winery and were very impressed with  their quality.  The wines are also quite affordable relative to many other  wines in Napa Valley.  See our tasting notes below. Located in the Rutherford AVA, the Whitehall Lane Winery is a small family owned and operated winery.  It was …

Variety is the spice of life, so they say, yet most consumers tend to stick to the tried and true when it comes to their wine consumption. Wine producers and grape growers whose livelihoods depend upon selling their yearly efforts can hardly be blamed for following their lead when it comes to what they plant and make. In the last …

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Hubert Trimbach, the sales director of his family’s winery in Alsace for more than 50 years, has died. He was 85 years old. His family announced his passing on Sept. 14. Today Maison Trimbach is a well-known and venerated name from France’s northeastern Alsace region. But that wasn’t the case when Hubert joined his older brother Bernard, Trimbach’s winemaker, in …

Tranquilo is the latest addition to the bustling Broadway Market, joining an impressive lineup of international venues, catering to a discerning audience of foodies. With the great responsibility of introducing Mexican food in a street renowned for its long-standing French-, Argentinian-, Italian- and Spanish-focused restaurants, Tranquilo is already making waves for its authentic cuisine and welcoming service. In the kitchen, …

Amanda Barnes, Vincenzo Arnese and Ben Gubbins tasted 149 wines, with 5 Outstanding and 61 Highly recommended. American Cabernet Franc: Panel tasting scores 149 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 5 Highly recommended 61 Recommended 69 Commended 8 Fair 6 Poor 0 Entry criteria: Producers and UK agents were invited to submit their latest-release dry, still red wines made from a …

Matthew Spaccarelli of Fjord Vineyards. ‘As a farmer, especially as a Finger Lakes grape grower, you have to be unendingly optimistic. This year is no different in that respect,’ said vineyard manager Tim Hosmer of Hosmer Winery. Difficult years like 2023 are nothing new to Hosmer, who oversees 28ha for his family’s Cayuga Lake property. Hosmer Winery, which sustained minimal …

Very spicy, this red is also light in color and weight, lending an ethereal quality to its supple texture. Sandalwood, cedar, licorice, raspberry and cherry flavors persist, with hints of rose and hibiscus. Firm and long. Best from 2026 through 2043. 250 cases made, 75 cases imported. Source : 84bd5ec65239e15867860214bcf5d01e

Effusive and intense, with candied ginger, dried pineapple and notes of fresh apricot on a juicy, fleshy frame. Gains momentum on the finish, where details of oolong tea and lime zest linger. Drink now. 5,800 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. Source : 793e6dbf7516615dcf1746739acc2d2c