VIDEO: Belle Glos Pinot Noir.

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Feb 26th, 2009 | 0 comments

We join Belle Glos founder and winemaker Joe Wagner in a tasting of his new lineup of wines. Watch below or click here to watch in larger, high quality HD video.

The “Boutique Rombauer” Chardonnay

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Sep 3rd, 2008 | 0 comments

One of our very favorite annual events is Hal and Fiona Barnett’s harvest party at their spectacular home and boutique winery at the pinnacle of Spring Mountain in Napa. For an “insiders” peak at this party and the opportunity to meet Barnett winemaker David Tate click here to view our video blo g. One highlight this year was sampling the new release of Barnettt’s “Sangiacomo” Vineyard Chardonnay! In 2007, Wine Spectator magazine awarded the Barnett Chardonnay ‘Sangiacomo’ an “Outstanding 93” point rating, putting this wine in the same company as collector favorites such as Peter Michael and Kistler that cost more than triple the price. We’ve been recommending Barnett Chardonnay for many years as the “boutique” version of Rombauer Chardonnay because both are sourced from the exact same “Sangiacomo” vineyard but Barnett’s production is less than 1/10 the production of their more famous Napa counterparts. Below, see full tasting notes from Barnett’s winemaker David Tate, former assistant winemaker at Ridge vineyards whose 2005 Chardonnay was ranked #3 in the World by Wine Spectator magazine.

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