Tag: Oakville
What Does Perfection Mean? Looking at the 2021 FUTO Estate CFX Red Blend
Once upon a time, much of the wine reviewing I did here on Vinography consisted of individual bottles—tasted, described, written
Sampling Napa Royalty: Notes from the Taste of Oakville
It might not drive the pulse quite as much as an invitation to the annual presentation of Domaine de la
Vinography Images: The Blend
A graduated cylinder measures out a precise portion of wine during a blending session at Dalla Valle Vineyards in Napa
Vinography Images: All Night Long
A vineyard worker picks grapes at night for Dalla Valle Vineyards in Oakville. Located on the eastern edge of the
Vinography Images: So Long, Sucker
A worker suckers vines in Napa’s famed To Kalon vineyard in the Oakville AVA. Suckering is the process of removing
Napa History in Three Acres and Three Vintages
Some people have beautifully manicured front lawns. Some people have barely manageable jungles. And some are lucky enough to have
I’ll Drink to That: Aaron Miller of PlumpJack Winery
Episode 370 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Aaron Miller, the winemaker at the PlumpJack winery
Tasting the Superstar Wines of Napa’s Oakville AVA
Napa Valley is famous, or infamous depending on your point of view, for some of the world’s best and priciest
Blackbird Vineyards, Napa: Current Releases
As you likely know, I make it my business to keep my eye on new California wineries, especially in Napa
2005 Gargiulo Vineyards “G Major Seven Study – 575 OVX Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa
There’s something really cool about seeing a young winery start to hit its stride. I’ve only seen a few newborn
2003 Meyer Family Cellars “Bonny’s Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville
Heritage plays out in many ways in the Napa Valley. There are only a few remaining families that have been
Does Napa’s Best Cabernet Live in Oakville?: A Recent Tasting
While often referred to as a single “place” when it comes to wine, Napa is hardly a single monolithic growing
