2018 Pam’s Unoaked Chardonnay

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
In this very moderately-price California chardonnay, a nice herby aroma is surprisingly followed by a feeling of sweetness on the front of the tongue, which dissipates into oaky peachiness in a medium body, with some butteriness. End-palate of apricot, minerality, some hints of chalk and lively acidity along with the

NV Faire La Fête Brut Crémant de Limoux

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
I approached this sparkling wine with a bit of skepticism – but it was completely unfounded. First, I was leery of the name “Faire La Fête” which means “to party.” Second, I have never heard of this producer, and there’s essentially no information online. Third, this wine comes from the

2019 Pope Valley Winery Napa Valley Rosé

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is a dry rosé made in California, from the sangiovese grape; the same grape made famous by Italian wines like Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The wine is a clear, light tawny cranberry color. It has nice minerally aromas with hint of fruit. Peach-strawberry fruit

Rosé of Sangiovese?

Becky Sue Epstein
Features
1 min read
2019 Pope Valley Winery Napa Valley Rosé This dry rosé is something different: it’s made in Napa, California, from sangiovese – the grape you know from classic Italian wines such as Chianti and Brunello. It is made at the family-owned Pope Valley winery, from their Eakle Ranch Vineyard grapes. Assistant