PARTIAL TO PINOT
OK, I admit it. I’m partial to Pinot Noir. Not a sucker for but partial to. Especially during the summer when I want fine reds I…
PATZ & HALL Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2014
The Person(s): Donald Patz and James Hall, founders but no longer proprietors (but still running things and so still the motive force(s) behind Patz & Hall) since they…
FLOWERS Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2014
The Person: Agustin Huneeus, owner of Flowers, Faust, and Quintessa The Place: Situated just two miles from the rugged Pacific Ocean cliffs on the coastal ridges that…
Breaking Down BANSHEE
Sometimes I’m forced to overcome my prejudices. Banshee’s wines are a case in point. The name Banshee doesn’t really relate to the people involved or the…
PARSING PINOT
Here are my notes on the best of the available California and Oregon Pinot Noirs I’ve tasted over the last several months covering a range of…
