Articles
For JL Wood’s Ed Filice, Making Chardonnay is “Like Jazz”
A good Marin County friend suggested I check out what Ed Filice at JL Wood Wines is doing with Chardonnay. I did just that.
New York State’s Wine Awakening
In early June of 2025, Jonathan Cristaldi visited three New York State wine regions.
15 winery profiles and over 250 wines reviewed.
Santa Barbara County: A Wine ‘Phenomenon’
Jonathan Cristaldi hits the wine trail in the California’s Santa Barbara County, visiting 12 Wineries and reviewing over 170 wines.
Livermore Valley Report (2025): 9 Wineries, Over 160 Wines
Jonathan Cristaldi hits the wine trail in the Livermore Valley, visiting 9 wineries, and tasting over 160 wines. What is so ‘cool’ about Livermore? Find out.
Texas Wine Report (Part II – 2025) Auction and 60 New Wines
Jonathan Cristaldi attends the Texas Wine Auction, tastes 60 more Texas Wines and adds 7 new wineries to his Texas Report.
Cristaldi: 13 Sonoma County Barrel Auction Lot Scores and Reviews
Jonathan Cristaldi rates and reviews 13 select lots from the 2025 Sonoma County Barrel Auction.
