Sonoma Wine Reviews

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, wine writing, wine review, Russian River Valley

DeLoach Pinot Noir vs Three Sons Cuvee (Wine Review)

By Scott Butterfield / August 9, 2022 / Comments Off on DeLoach Pinot Noir vs Three Sons Cuvee (Wine Review)

Although they are based in west Santa Rosa, DeLoach has every right to call themselves a Russian River Valley winery. Sure, they also source fruit from the Sonoma Coast, North Coast and Northern Sonoma AVAs. But it is the Russian River Valley AVA they chose to use on their label. The part of Santa Rosa they’re in is incredibly diverse in terms of soil types. In fact, there’s more variation here than in all of France.…

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Acacia Pinot Noir vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

By Scott Butterfield / August 4, 2022 / Comments Off on Acacia Pinot Noir vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

If Pinot Noir were an animal, it’d be a chameleon. There seems to be no other grape that takes on its environmental surroundings quite like this highly-adaptable varietal. Preferring a cool climate, this thin-skinned grape is legendary for its versatility. It can be used to make white, red, rose, and sparkling wine of tremendous quality. 

Pinot Noir Wine ReviewsCarneros Pinot Noir from Acacia WinerySonoma Coast Pinot Noir Hillside CuveeVideo Pinot Noir Wine Review

The historic home for Pinot Noir is in Burgundy.…

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Sweet and Dry White Zinfandel Wines from Halleck Vineyard and Sutter Home

Sweet vs Dry White Zinfandel Wine Tasting (Review)

By Marta Heacock / March 22, 2022 / Comments Off on Sweet vs Dry White Zinfandel Wine Tasting (Review)

Ross Halleck and Harris Miner are back at the estate in Sebastopol for a sweet and dry White Zinfandel wine tasting, and discussing about their differences, similarities, and pairing possibilities.

Table of contentsHistory of New World White ZinfandelSutter Home Sweet White Zinfandel Wine Tasting NotesHalleck Vineyard Dry White Zinfandel Wine Tasting NotesWine Review VideoWhite Zinfandel Wrap Up

On one side of the table,…

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Wine, Bottle, Reviews, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, Wine Pairing, Marlborough, White Wine

New Zealand vs California Sauvignon Blanc

By Scott Butterfield / March 18, 2022 / Comments Off on New Zealand vs California Sauvignon Blanc

California Sauvignon Blanc is like New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in many ways. But the two varietals from different regions deviate in some respects as well. In this wine review, Ross Halleck and Harris Miner are in Sebastopol wine tasting and discussing the popular Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, comparing to the Halleck Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, judged Best of Class White and Best White Wine in California (94 pts) at the 2019 Orange County Wine Society.…

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Château Ste. Michelle Gewürztraminer Vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

By Marta Heacock / March 16, 2022 / Comments Off on Château Ste. Michelle Gewürztraminer Vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

In this wine review, Ross Halleck and Harris Miner are in Sonoma wine tasting and talking about New World Gewürztraminers from the Russian River and Columbia Valley appellations. First on the list is 2019 Château Ste. Michelle Gewürztraminer from Washington’s Columbia Valley, and then we’ll move on to the Halleck Vineyard Dry Gewürztraminer Callendrelli Vineyard from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. 

Table of contentsThe Gewürztraminer GrapeTraditional Gewürztraminer PairingsChâteau St.

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Wine, Bottle, Reviews, Pinot Noir, California, Wine Pairing, Monterey

Sonoma Coast vs La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir (Wine Review)

By Scott Butterfield / March 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Sonoma Coast vs La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir (Wine Review)

In this wine review Ross Halleck and Harris Miner are in Sonoma wine tasting and enjoying two California Pinots; La Cream Pinot Noir from Monterey and Halleck Vineyard Hillside Cuvee from Sonoma Coast.

Table of contentsLa Crema Monterey Pinot Noir Tasting NotesHalleck Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Tasting NotesWine Review (Video)The Last Word

La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir Tasting Notes

2019 La Cream Monterey Pinot Noir

La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir is one of the most popular wines in the world.…

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Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir MacMurray Halleck Vineyard

Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir vs MacMurray vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

By Marta Heacock / February 25, 2022 / Comments Off on Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir vs MacMurray vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

We’re in Sonoma wine tasting and talking about Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir, MacMurray Estate, and Halleck Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Read on to find out which of these New World Pinots are best for picnics, parties, porches, and anything by candlelight. 

Table of contentsKendall Jackson Pinot Noir Wine Tasting NotesMacMurray Estate Wine Tasting NotesHalleck Vineyard Three Sons Wine Tasting NotesWine Tasting VideoPinot Wrap Up

Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Notes

Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reverse Pinot Noir is the most famous of all their variants.…

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Belle Glos Las Alturas 2019 and Halleck Vineyard Haas Vineyard 2018 are exceptional Pinot Noirs, with very different profiles.

Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas vs Halleck Vineyard Haas Pinot Noir (Wine Review)

By Sandy Pavick / February 21, 2022 / Comments Off on Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas vs Halleck Vineyard Haas Pinot Noir (Wine Review)

We’re in Sonoma wine tasting and reviewing the Belle Glos Las Alturas 2019 and our own Halleck Vineyard Haas Vineyard 2018. 

These are two of the best California Pinot Noir wines. And these two have totally different profiles. Belle Glos is big and bold, with blackberry candy, while Halleck Vineyard Haas Vineyard is lighter with a lower alcohol content and hints of cherry, mace and cinnamon.

California is known throughout the world for its excellent Pinot Noirs.…

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Halleck Vineyard Estate Grown and Kosta Brown Pinot Noir from Sonoma, California

Kosta Browne Pinot Noir vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

By Scott Butterfield / February 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Kosta Browne Pinot Noir vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

In this post, Ross Halleck and Harris Miner are wine tasting in Sonoma and reviewing two of the best California Pinot Noir wines from the Russian River Valley and the Sonoma Coast.

Table of contentsKosta Browne Pinot Noir (2016)Halleck Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir (2016)Wine Review [Video]The Last Word

Kosta Browne Pinot Noir (2016)

2019 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard

Kosta Browne Pinot Noir belongs to a very special place.…

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Cherry Pie, O. Cyrot Bourgogne and Halleck Vineyard Hillside Cuvee Pinot Noirs

Cherry Pie Pinot Noir vs Bourgogne vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

By Seth Lambert / February 16, 2022 / Comments Off on Cherry Pie Pinot Noir vs Bourgogne vs Halleck Vineyard (Wine Review)

In this review, we’re in Sonoma wine tasting and comparing a blended California Pinot Noir, a French Burgundy and our own Hillside Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

Table of contentsCherry Pie Cherry Tart Pinot Noir Wine Tasting NotesO. Cyrot Bourgogne Pinot Noir Wine Tasting NotesHalleck Vineyard Hillside Cuvee Pinot Noir Wine Tasting NotesWine Reviews [Video]Pinot Heros Wrap Up

Cherry Pie Cherry Tart Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Notes

Cherry Pie ‘Cherry Tart’ Pinot Noir 2014

Highly popular and sought after,…

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