2019

Aldo Conterno Description

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo... Read More

Aldo Conterno Description

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo... Read More

The 2019 Beckstoffer Las Piedras Cabernet from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyards boasts a show-stopping, deeply pigmented red hue in the glass. It opens with beautiful aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, and... Read More

Arkenstone Description

The Arkenstone story is a tale of discovery and dedication, rooted in Howell Mountain's emergence as a prestigious wine region in the late 1970s and '80s. Acquiring their land in 1988, Arkenstone... Read More

Arkenstone Description

The Arkenstone story is a tale of discovery and dedication, rooted in Howell Mountain's emergence as a prestigious wine region in the late 1970s and '80s. Acquiring their land in 1988, Arkenstone... Read More

The Atlante - Listan Negro 2019 is a captivating wine that hails from the enchanting Canary Islands. This unique varietal showcases a vibrant ruby-red color and an enticing aroma of red berries, cherries, and floral undertones.... Read More

The Castello di Neive estate has a centuries-long history closely tied to the town of Nieve and its wines, and to Barbaresco in particular.. The Castello and its cellars, the Santo Stefano vineyard and the other exceptional vineyards,... Read More

Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale was built on the site of the Seaview Chapel and school house. The 1865 ironstone Chapel still proudly stands today and is an integral feature of the tasting room. Planting of the vineyard commenced... Read More

Dark and bold but showcasing explosive flavors of blackberry, exotic Bing cherry liquor and boysenberry and backed cherry pie notes with a swirl of vanilla ice cream. A huge wine of grace and an elegant lingering finish. This... Read More

Chateau d'Angludet is located in the commune of Margaux in Bordeaux. The property dates back to the 12th Century, and has been producing wines for the last 3 centuries. In 1961 the property was purchased by the Sichel family... Read More

Chateau d'Angludet is located in the commune of Margaux in Bordeaux. The property dates back to the 12th Century, and has been producing wines for the last 3 centuries. In 1961 the property was purchased by the Sichel family... Read More

The AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) of Lirac is nestled on the right bank of the Rhône River in the South of France. Its much more well known neighbor, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is directly across... Read More

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Paul Hobbs has been making wines in Argentina since the late 1980's

The Cobos line is the founding inspiration for the Viña Cobos portfolio. The duo of wines comes from a careful block... Read More

The Viña Cobos Vineyard Designate line captures the richness and power of exceptional vineyards and estates within Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo. Its purpose is to unveil that story and our challenge is to let it... Read More

Costers del Priorat Pissarres 2019

Pissarres is Costers del Priorat’s flagship wine, encompassing both the cool-rugged center of Priorat and the region’s warmer south. The name Pissarres is derived from “pizarra,”... Read More

Hailing from Lebanon by way of Paris, Daniel and Georges moved to California in their youth and soon achieved success in business. This, however, was just the beginning of their journey. Inspired by their family history and worldview,... Read More

DETERT FAMILY HISTORY

Our great-grandfather, Richard Detert, came to the US from Germany in 1909 at the age of 23 and eventually made his way to CA in 1926 to manage his uncle’s (W.F. Detert, who came thethe U.S. in 1866)... Read More

The Ezio T. estate is a Barbera specialist located in the Asti hills in the hamlet of Vianoce. The winery is based in the early nineteenth century complex of Agliano Terme, which has been in the family since the 1920s. At this... Read More

If wines reflect the winemaker, Johannes Hirsch’s collection of Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners are full of energy and vitality. In the 1970s, ‘Hannes’ father started organic farming and in 2006, he was... Read More

La Pelle Wines was founded in 2016 by Maayan Koschitzky, Miguel Luna and Pete Richmond. With a mission to create terroir-driven wines that are the ultimate expression of the sites from which the fruit is sourced. Though the partner's... Read More

La Pelle Wines was founded in 2016 by Maayan Koschitzky, Miguel Luna and Pete Richmond. With a mission to create terroir-driven wines that are the ultimate expression of the sites from which the fruit is sourced. Though the partner's... Read More

Laurel Glen Vineyard, a thousand feet up the slopes of Sonoma Mountain, has long been considered one of the iconic Cabernet vineyards of California. Originally planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1960’s, the present-day... Read More

Originally planted in 1973, the 80-acre site (60 acres planted) boasts some of the Highlands’ oldest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. The winery’s other estate property is the 81-acre Kimberly Vineyard in Arroyo Seco.... Read More

Every year the roots go deeper, and every year the fruit mirrors this lasting bond. In the same way every year green arms sprawl out to give a renewed original character to the fruit. An equilibrium among persistence in the character... Read More

Pala, the family vines since 1950

The Pala Farm has its roots in the land of Sardinia, passing from father to son, with continuity for four generations. In these places of tradition, in these solitudes and silences, in 1950, with... Read More

WE here at Stage Left have been fans of Paul Hobbs before 'Paul Hobbs BECAME PAUL HOBBS'

PAUL HOBBS is a FARMER. WINEMAKER. FOUNDER.

Regarded as an international visionary for his accomplishments in the vineyard and winery,... Read More

f you don't know Paul, you should. His wines from California and Argentina and now New York and France are extraordinary. Paul is one of the most sought-after winemakers on three continents. He's one of the smartest guys... Read More

Winemaking

As in traditional Port making, the ripe Petite Sirah grapes were gently crushed by being repeatedly walked around upon in bins or “lagares” for approximately 15 to 20 minutes three times per day by a team... Read More

Vintage

A long, warm summer and mild finish to the season, the beginning of 2019 was defined by copious rainfall and late soil moisture. There were few extreme heatwaves in the summer with foggy mornings that set the stage for... Read More

An elegant, polished, and finely balanced wine!

The Moore Vineyard lies smack dab in the middle of the Coombsville district on Hagen Road–adjacent to Sarcos Creek with a looming Mt. George to the east. Over 150 years, the... Read More

Salvestrin Estate Vineyards

The vineyard at Salvestrin has been farmed sustainably for over eighty years. Holistic guidelines have been utilized since 2006. Fruit trees planted around the property provide a habitat for beneficial... Read More

The Vineyard: The tiny Severson Vineyard is one of the few Valley floor vineyards Phil Coturri farms. In fact, there are a few exceptional Cabernet vineyards in this part of the valley where the deep lush soils typical of this... Read More

Dos Limones sits on a bench about a third of the way up Sonoma Mountain. The vineyard’s eastern exposure allows for early morning sun and the 500 foot elevation keeps it above the fog. Sonoma Mountain rises to the west providing... Read More

The Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon is a creation from the legendary Harlan family. From the 3 wineries (Harlan Estate, BOND, and Promontory) of the Harlan family, the winemaking team utilizes the best lots of adolescent vines to produce... Read More

The Palette of Vérité

With more than 50 “micro-crus” across four appellations, Vigneron Pierre Seillan carefully crafts each blend of Vérité. This mosaic of micro-crus provides Seillan with... Read More

Two Families. Two Generations of Winemakers.

The Jackson Family & the Seillan Family. Pierre Seillan has crafted the wines of Vérité since 1998. Under Pierre’s leadership, Hélène Seillan has stepped... Read More

Nicole Levet’s grandfather first purchased vineyards in Ampuis in 1936 and began making wine immediately thereafter. Initially, he delivered his Cote Rotie in barrels to the city of St. Etienne where he sold it to bistros... Read More

Paul Hobbbs Description

If you don't know Paul, you should. His wines from California and Argentina and now New York and France are extraordinary. Paul is one of the most sought-after winemakers on three continents. He's... Read More