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California

Great Wine: Tangent Albarino

91pts
$19.99 or LessAlbarinoCaliforniaCentral CoastSan Luis ObispoWhiteWine Reviews

By: Johannes Marlena
October 10, 2018

Refreshingly familiar yet eclectically left-of-center, drinking well-made Albariño wine is like listening to seriously catchy alt-pop tunes from CHVRCHES,... Read more →

Great Wines of Hospice du Rhone 2018

AustraliaCaliforniaFeaturedFrancePaso RoblesRhoneSouth AfricaWashington

By: Johannes Marlena
September 18, 2018

The wine world has its own version of a Star Trek convention or Comic Con. It’s called Hospice du Rhone—three glorious days in Paso Robles, California, of... Read more →

Great Napa Valley Wines You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

$60 +Cabernet SauvignonCaliforniaNapaPREMIUM

By: Johannes Marlena
July 13, 2018

It’s too easy to get cynical about Napa Valley. And that’s a problem.     Prices seem to be at an untenable premium—for land, for grapes... Read more →

Great Wine: Prescription Chardonnay

91pts
$19.99 or LessCaliforniaChardonnayWhiteWine Reviews

By: Johannes Marlena
January 27, 2018

Ridiculously and amazingly rich, the brand new PRESCRIPTION Chardonnay is virtually a slap-in-the-face to moderation and modesty. This is no ordinary... Read more →

Great Wine: Domaine Chandon Etoile Brut

92pts
$20 - $40CaliforniaNapaSparkling WineWine Reviews

By: Johannes Marlena
January 10, 2018

A great Napa Valley, California, bubbly for the money that doesn’t try to be Champagne. Unapologetically and comparatively bold, dense, ripe, flavorful and... Read more →
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  • 91pts

    Great Wine: Tangent Albarino

    Refreshingly familiar yet eclectically left-of-center, drinking well-made Albariño wine is like listening to seriously catchy alt-pop tunes from CHVRCHES,... Read more →

    By Johannes Marlena on October 10, 2018

  • 91pts

    Great Wine: Novellum Chardonnay

    There’s an ingrained perception—and no one could be blamed for subscribing to the belief—that the only French Chardonnay worth drinking is expensive... Read more →

    By Johannes Marlena on September 16, 2018

  • 92pts

    Great Wine: Laberinto Sauvignon Blanc

    Who knew Chile could make such compelling Sauvignon Blanc?   I certainly didn’t until now. The winemaker-producer is Rafael Tirado, Chilean native... Read more →

    By Johannes Marlena on July 13, 2018

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CRAFT BEER

  • 96pts

    Great Beer: Revolution Rosa Hibiscus Ale

    Where do we go from here?   How about four point one kilometers northwest of the Mousetrap? It’s walkable and certainly bikeable, especially on a... Read more →

    By Brian Skaggs on October 10, 2018

  • 98pts

    Great Beer: Off Color Troublesome Leipzig-Style Gose

    Where do we go from here?   The words are coming out all weird! Where are you now, integrity, when I need you? Well, Dear Reader, perhaps I just... Read more →

    By Brian Skaggs on September 17, 2018

  • 98pts

    Great Beer: Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout, 2016 Edition

    Here’s the ninth and last barrel-aged imperial stout review for 2018.   Similar to the actual malt beverage, the story behind GOOSE ISLAND... Read more →

    By Brian Skaggs on July 13, 2018

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