Flambeaux Wine Blog

Flambeaux Wine Club Fall Update: BIG News Inside

World-renowned wine critic Antonio Galloni of Vinous awarded our 2014 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 91 points and the 2014 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 92 points! Plus, new vineyards and a new tasting room. Read on >>  Continue »

Antonio Gallioni Rates 2014 Flambeaux Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points

"World reknowned wine critic, Antonio Galloni of Vinous, rated the 2014 Flambeaux Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points and the 2014 Flambeaux Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 92 points, describing the wine as "quite dark and authoritative, yet also medium-bodied in structure. Inky blue/purplish stone fruit, graphite and savory overtones abound in this attractive, expressive Sonoma Valley Cabernet. Drink it over the next decade or so."  Continue »

New Vintage Story: Bottling Day for 2015 Flambeaux Wine

Start to finish, each bottle of Flambeaux Wine is handled with meticulous care and attention to detail—a commitment that extends even to the way each bottle is filled and presented. Follow along as the 2015 Flambeaux Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is bottled and labeled.  Continue »

Tribute to Matthew Ousset - a Great Restauranteur, a Great Oenophile, and a Great Friend

"The world of food and wine recently lost one of its stalwarts. Last month, Matthew Ousset, general manager of the legendary Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans, passed away far too young, at age 54. Matthew stood out as one of the best waiters at Antoine's, no small feat in a restaurant where waiters have the status of trusted family advisors.  Continue »

The Cork Debate - Is it becoming a closer call?

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Spring Wine Shipment Features Inaugural Flambeaux Olive Oil

"Accompanying your shipment of Flambeaux wines is a small thank you gift of our inaugural Flambeaux Olive Oil. Made with olives harvested from our trees, it has a fresh, almost peppery zing from its youth, with notes of butter, artichoke heart, and fruity cucumber.  Continue »

Flambeaux Dry Creek Valley Vineyard Earns Sustainable Certification

Certification part of a the Sonoma County's commitment to becoming the first 100% sustainable wine region in the United States by 2019.  Continue »

Flambeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Rated the "Best of Best"

Rated 94 Points & GOLD - 2017 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge: "You could drink everyday and should."  Continue »

Set Your Table with GOLD

The first vintage of Flambeaux Wine wins again a 95 Point rating and Gold medals at the 2017 California State Fair.  Continue »

Gold Win (Again!) to the 2014 Flambeaux Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

We are pleased to announce that the 2014 Flambeaux Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon earned gold at the 2017 TEXSOM International Wine Awards.  Continue »