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Wine Reviews


REVIEW: Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley 2016
Napa Valley, one of the most renowned areas in all the world. Even non-wine drinkers know Napa Valley and how famous it is. One of the top-tier wine producing regions when it comes to status and growth. This wine is particularly nestled in a sub-AVA known as Oakville. Oakville, located in the heart of Napa Valley. This area gets a mix of the warmer northern heat and the cooling fog and breezes that come in from the Bay. Because of that combination, its Cabernet stands out amo
DoctaDrake
Apr 182 min read


REVIEW: Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Blanc Freedom Hill Vineyard 2022
Ken Wright Cellars has been a longtime favorite of mine. I was a member of their wine club for a short time, and that experience completely reshaped how I think about Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. But what I love even more is that Ken doesn’t stop at Pinot. He quietly produces some absolutely beautiful Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rosé, and what we’re diving into today, a stunning Pinot Blanc! This Pinot Blanc is the definition of a winery‑only treasure. I’ve never seen it on a re
DoctaDrake
Mar 143 min read


Wine Review: 01/04/2023 - The Mascot Red Napa Valley 2018
You have to treat yourself sometimes. Happy birthday to me. 27 feels really good, and I can't wait to see what 2023 has in store. The...
DoctaDrake
Jan 4, 20232 min read


Wine Review: 12/30/2022 - Clay Shannon 'El Coyote' Chardonnay 2020
It is time to finish out 2022 with a Chardonnay from a producer known as Clay Shannon, who is the founder of the Shannon Family Wines....
DoctaDrake
Dec 30, 20221 min read
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