Tag Archives: Carneros

Clos Du Val – A Bit of France in the Napa Valley

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Nancy

On a recent spring day, I took a trip to Napa Valley with friends to do some wine tasting. We wanted to stop at a winery we had not visited before, and chose Clos Du Val. Located on the Silverado Trail in the Stags Leap District AVA (American Viticultural Area), Clos Du Val was established in 1972 by American entrepreneur John Goelet and French winemaker Bernard Portet. The pair made an extensive search for the perfect location to produce Bordeaux and Burgundy style wines and chose what would become Stags Leap District and Los Carneros AVAs. Continue reading →

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1995 Casa Carneros Las Lomas Vineyard Merlot

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Peter

1995 Casa Carneros Merlot Las Lomas Vineyard – When Dave brought this bottle over we were really wondering what he was thinking. Continue reading →

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2008 Sterling Reserve Chardonnay Napa Valley

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Peter

2008 Sterling Reserve Chardonnay Napa Valley tasting notes. Continue reading →

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2008 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Syrah

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Peter

2008 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Syrah tasting notes. Continue reading →

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Pine Ridge Vineyards Online Red and White Sampler

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Peter

We tasted two white wines and two red wines from Pine Ridge Vineyards for another TasteLive. Continue reading →

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