Crossbarn 2021 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir confounds expectations. Priced under $40, it’s a luscious summer wine that’s a great utility player.
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Moshin calculates exceptional biodynamic Pinot Noir
You could say that Rick Moshin (above) is a calculating fellow. Before the proprietor and winemaker … Moshin calculates exceptional biodynamic Pinot NoirRead more
Healdsburg’s Journeyman gets to the meat of the matter
No one would ever accuse Peter and Cathy Seghesio (above) of mailing it in, even if … Healdsburg’s Journeyman gets to the meat of the matterRead more
Jordan captures the luscious bounty of Sonoma
You can be forgiven if you rub your eyes at first sight of Jordan Vineyard & … Jordan captures the luscious bounty of SonomaRead more
Thomas George evokes Burgundy in Russian River
Westside Road in Healdsburg is the cool end of the Russian River Valley. That’s just fine … Thomas George evokes Burgundy in Russian RiverRead more
Trattore: a little bit of Rhône, a whole lot of rock and roll
Walking into the tasting room at Trattore, it’s easy to expect that the sound system might … Trattore: a little bit of Rhône, a whole lot of rock and rollRead more
Sonoma Cider stands out in heart of wine country
The 20 or so downtown wine-tasting rooms in Healdsburg are almost an embarrassment of riches. Sometimes … Sonoma Cider stands out in heart of wine countryRead more
Comstock embodies Sonoma wine country living
The success of the 2004 film Sideways made California Merlot unpopular for a while. But the … Comstock embodies Sonoma wine country livingRead more
Aptly named Bella fashions lovely Zinfandels
Coming up the driveway to Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves (9711 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, … Aptly named Bella fashions lovely ZinfandelsRead more
Kokomo Winery lets grapes do their thing
The small red industrial building on the Timber Crest Farms property that houses Kokomo Winery (4791 … Kokomo Winery lets grapes do their thingRead more