John Paul KamingaNov 19, 20211 minBird Wine: Idlewild Flora & FaunaIt's not just because there's a handsome fowl on the label. This wine is also a paragon of versatility: juicy, fresh, supple, low in...
John Paul KamingaAug 27, 20212 minNot a Summer White: Kalin Cellars Semillon 2001I've been listening to Levi Dalton's fabulous podcast, I'll Drink to That, a lot lately. I started the episode with Mannie Berk, a truly...
John Paul KamingaMay 5, 20212 minGrenache: A Low ABV Wonder from 100+ Year-old VineDid you check out the virtual vineyard tour we mentioned a couple weeks ago? If you did, you may have noticed that the panelists kept...
John Paul KamingaMar 19, 20211 minLovable Weirdos: Wirz SequelThe Wirz Vineyard is a true California gem. It is own-rooted and old-vine (planted in the 1960s) Riesling (with a bit of Silvaner for...
John Paul KamingaMar 13, 20213 minDeals, Steals, FeelsWe pride ourselves on a diverse and interesting selection, but some of our favorite bottles can be kinda (or very) pricey. We take value...
John Paul KamingaOct 17, 20202 minSerious Sunny Bubbles: Cruse TraditionThere have been many (many) offers in my inbox for zoom tastings with winemakers. I have only jumped at one, and boy did I jump! This...
John Paul KamingaAug 2, 20203 minReversing RolesWhen we think of California wine, our minds might first go to full-bodied reds. With Provence wine, we probably think of pale rosé. Today...