For those unaware of what Mezcal is, it is often distinguished from bottles marketed as Tequila in that Mezcal is made from roasted agave. As a result, Mezcal tends to have smokiness to it. For whatever reason, agave larvae (simply referred to as the worm/gusanos) were added to some brands of Mezcal in a marketing…
That title sure is a mouthful, since Murphy Goode distinguishes this Sauvignon Blanc as being North Coast. Indeed it is, as Murphy Goode is based in Geyserville, CA, which is just a smidge north of the Bay Area. Murphy Goode’s description for this wine is “This Sauvignon Blanc is all about the fruit spectrum from…
Cheap but bold, Big Sipper’s Cabernet Sauvignon is affordable yet sophisticated. Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, red wine that is one of the dryest and full bodied with much tannins. Big Sipper’s is indeed bold, but also submissive with subtle notes of dark chocolate, vanilla and dark berries. A stormy night; a meteor fall. our…
Line 39 is a winery based in Lake County, which is a bit north of Sacramento. Line 39 produces a relatively decent and not so expensive Sauvignon Blanc. Like most Sauvignon Blancs, this pairs well with seafood (Seafood pasta, anyone? Compared to the few I’ve tried, this vibes like a Chardonnay with its hints of…
