2020 USA Wine

We here at Stage Left have been big fans of Chris Dearden for many years (since he was GM / COO at Robert Biale Vineyards). It is only recently that we've been able to taste Dearden Wines. In March 2024, we held a tasting... Read More

LA FOLLETTE WINERY

2020 LOS PRIMEROS PINOT NOIR Sonoma County

THE STORY Los Primeros – meaning “the first” – honors the early winegrowing pioneers in California who planted vines along the coast. Today,... Read More

In 1981, Otto and Anne Teller, who owned the organically farmed Oak Hill Ranch across the highway from Old Hill, purchased the vineyard. In 1983, Otto called to ask if I would be interested in helping revive the vineyard and make... Read More

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

PAUL HOBBS is a FARMER. WINEMAKER. FOUNDER.

Regarded as an international visionary for his accomplishments in the vineyard... 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

Daniel Callan, theowner and mastermind behind Slamdance began his journey into wienmaking almost by accident, working an odd job as harvest intern at a winery in Virginia. After his first harvest in the US, he began travelling... Read More