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Exceptional, Outstanding & Remarkable Price Point Wines in 2017

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In 2017 I was fortunate enough to taste and appreciate over 1600+ wines. This is my yearly summation/recommendations and this year I have included a link to each winery. I believe whole heartily and stand by these picks, as all wines from each of the categories are in my cellar. While most were significantly wonderful […]

Zuidema Wines – – Old World Techniques in a New Napa Vineyard

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Sounds a bit odd, using Old World techniques in a new vineyard, but Rudy Zuidema nailed it perfectly! Rudy has been making wine for almost 30 years with an impressive resume making wine for Red Cap Vineyards, Encanto Vineyards, Shadybrook Estate, Allora Vineyards, Kent Price Wines, and Alyris Winery. This new venture is his own […]

Exceptional, Outstanding and Top Wines of 2016

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In 2016 I was fortunate enough to taste over 1600+ wines. While most were good to above average, some five wines stood out and rated as EXCEPTIONAL and should be sought after and tasted ASAP. Each would contribute to your cellar. These wines can be secured from the wineries based on availability. Another 12 wines were rated […]

Three Promotions for Readers of California Wines & Wineries

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Three wines have agreed to a “special promotion” for the readers of California Wines & Wineries. I have done a story on each of these during Q1 2016. Each of these wineries will honor this promotion for a limit time and then it will end.  The wineries listed have recently won awards or have a […]

2015 Top Wines List

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During 2015, I have tasted over 1,000 wines. The stand out “best wines” are listed below from my perspective. My preferred varietals are big and bold Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. But a few blends and even a Grenache and Merlot made the cut. None of these will disappoint.  Michael Kelly’s Best Wines of 2015 […]