Some of you Aussie punters may have tasted this, but here in America this wine has not, and may never, cross your path. ​​ This last July while on another #aussiewinewalkabout I had the pleasure of spending time with Hentley Farm Winemaker Andrew Quin. Andrew has been winning awards for his work with Hentley Farm for years and so it came as no surprise when his personal project, Quin Wines, was a hit right out of the box. More on that later. Sitting here at home in Monterey C

Way back in the Santa Cruz Mountains is an old estate that few ever get to see, that has been producing wonderful Pinot Noir for over ten years. Established in 1881 by California pioneer Pierre Cornwall this grape growing property was once owned by the famous director, Alfred Hitchcock. Today, Armitage Wines and Heart O' The Mountain produces a limited amount of hand-crafted, Estate grown Pinot Noir made by winemaker Brandon Armitage. Brandon Armitage started his career over