Norm Roby, Author at Wine Review Online

Le Pich, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2020

by Norm Roby | May 31, 2023

Purlieu’s sister label, “Le Pich,” gets its name from a Wappo Indian term meaning “golden...

by Norm Roby | May 29, 2023

Based in Sonoma Valley, Kenwood was a trend-setter from the 1970s onward with its Artist Series Cabernet, Zinfandel...

by Norm Roby | May 23, 2023

This good value, food-friendly Rosé is widely available and puts many of the pricier, culty rosés to...

by Norm Roby | May 22, 2023

“State Street" is the new second label from Jaffurs, the Rhône wine variety specialist based in Santa...

by Norm Roby | May 16, 2023

Since being acquitted in 2010 by the company that owns Fiji Water, Justin has survived an early controversy or two, and...

by Norm Roby | May 16, 2023

Planted in 1964, the Nielson Vineyard is the oldest in the County. It was purchased by Ken Brown of Byron in 1989...

by Norm Roby | May 10, 2023

This is the winery’s estate Tempranillo from vines grown on unique, volcanic Darow soils. Blended with 10%...

by Norm Roby | May 10, 2023

From this highly rated, trouble-free vintage, 2-Hawk came up with a stunning, concentrated Malbec that makes a strong case...

by Norm Roby | May 10, 2023

Here is a rich, bold Viognier that can truly be described as “hedonistic.” Darow refers to a predominant...

by Norm Roby | May 10, 2023

This small batch (200 cases made) Chardonnay highlights the estate’s unique volcanic Darow soil. The 2019...

by Norm Roby | May 10, 2023

This is made from several vineyards within the Dundee Hills. The fruit is 100% destemmed, and the juice is fermented...

by Norm Roby | May 10, 2023

Coming from the difficult, low yielding, fire-plagued 2020 vintage that was salvaged by a cool September, this small batch...