winery

Pinot Noir was the upstart grape of recent years. Long deemed too difficult to grow and make - quality Pinot Noir became the goal of serious growers, winemakers and consumers. While Merlot faded, Pinot Noir advanced. Grapes from Oregon, California's south coast, Russian River, and Carneros began to excel. Each region reflects its unique terroir and the wines have proven wonderful, and not so difficult to make. Perhaps the notion, "wine is made in the vineyard" does have merit.  We are [Read More]

John Gladstones is one of my gurus in interpreting the effects of environment on grape growing and wine quality. His work in Australia earned him an award of Special Distinction in Viticulture by France’s Office International de la Vigne et du Vin. It has only been in the last few years that his preference in topography and aspect of vineyard sites has been fully appreciated and demonstrated to me - in a dramatic fashion. The classic explanation for California’s wonderful climate is: There [Read More]