Guest Blogger: Len Tolstunov on Rosé
Rosé: The world of pink wine Spring is in the air and the thought of rosé wines come to mind. In these warm and sunny days, it’s nice to have a picnic and drink this amazing wine, when reds feel…
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Guest Blogger: Len Tolstunov on Malbec
Welcome Spring and Happy April to all! The rainy season slowly transitions to sunny days, the grass is greener, flowers are blooming, and fruit trees are budding – exciting bud burst times! This is your Calistoga Wine Society (CWS) Monthly Newsletter…
Guest Blogger: Len Tolstunov on Chardonnay
Happy February to all! Spring is just around the corner. The days are noticeably longer and warmer and the rainy days are patchy and alluring. This is your Calistoga Wine Society Monthly Newsletter where we share fun facts about one…
Tamber Bey’s Top-Scoring Wines of 2025
As we look back at 2025, we’re proud to celebrate a year defined by critical acclaim and exceptional craftsmanship from Winemaker Sally Johnson Blum. Tamber Bey’s estate-grown and vineyard-designated wines earned outstanding scores from some of the wine world’s most…
Guest Blogger: Len Tolstunov on Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a father of two most important wine varietals planted in Bordeaux wine region of France. Cab Franc is a father of Cabernet Sauvignon (mother is Sauvignon Blanc) as well as father of Merlot (obscure mom). Crossing between…
Tiki and Reve
As I look back on 2025 and all the things I am grateful for, I find myself thinking about our horses and the life Barry and I lead because of them. While it’s difficult to condense the broader story of…
The Oakville Estate Vineyard
Everything about this valley floor vineyard says “elevated.”
New Ratings Highlights
Another round of wine scores released in April by Wine Spectator and James Suckling included several Tamber Bey wines, reinforcing our reputation for consistency in quality and wine-making style of these terroir-driven wines.
The Gentlemen’s Wine
Forget Theo James for a moment, if that’s possible. The scene-stealer in the first episode of Netflix’s The Gentlemen is a bottle of 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
UV Pinot Noir 94 Points
Critics are discovering the charm of Tamber Bey's 2021 UV Vineyard Pinot Noir, a true representation of the best that California has to offer. This wine recently received an impressive rating of 94 points from Wine Enthusiast!
