Fattoria Castellina Solare Bianco Toscana 2011 [8 58162 00481 3]
Recommendation: Delicious Italian bianco that is perfect with fish. Winery/Producer: Fattoria Castellina; Castra, Italy. Grape Variety: Vermentino. Geographic Region, Appellation: Tuscany, Italy. Vintage: 2011 Price: […]
Broc Cellars Love Red 2013
Recommendation: An good buy on an excellent summer-time California red. Winery/Producer: Broc Cellars; Berkeley, California. Grape Variety: Blend: 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah. […]
Comparison Tasting: Caparsino Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 & Pian Del Ciampolo Toscana 2011
Recommendation: Both very excellent Chianti for the price. Winery/Producer: Caparsino: Caparsa, Italy; Pian Del Ciampolo: Montevertine; Siena Italy. Grape Variety: Caparsino: Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera and […]
Book Review: Buy the Right Wine Every Time: The No-Fuss, No-Vintage Wine Guide
If you are overwhelmed by the prospect of selecting a wine when confronted with a huge choice in the market place, Tom Stevenson’s book may […]
Mencos Rioja Blanco 2010
Recommendation: Excellent Rioja Blanco at a BARGAIN price. Winery/Producer: Manaso De Zuniga; Tirgo, Spain. Grape Variety: 100% Viura. Geographic Region, Appellation: Rioja, Spain. Vintage: 2010 […]
Montenidoli Canaiuolo Toscana Rosato, Rose 2013
Recommendation: Wonderful food friendly Rosè Winery/Producer: Elisabetta Fagiuoli; San Gimignano, Italy. Grape Variety: Canaiolo nero. Geographic Region, Appellation: Tuscany, Italy. Vintage: 2013 Price: $19.80 (with […]
R. Dumont & Fils Brut Champagne NV
Recommendation: OUTSTANDING Champagne at a great price Winery/Producer: R. Dumont & Fils, France Grape Variety: Blend: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Geographic Region, Appellation: Champagne, […]
Comparison Tasting: Terres Dorees, L’Ancien Vielles Vignes 2012 & Terres Dorees, Cote De Brouilly 2012
Recommendation: Outstanding Beaujolais for the price. Winery/Producer: Jean-Paul Brun; Terres Dorees, France. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Region, Appellation: Beaujolais, France. Vintage: 2012 Price: L’Ancien: $13.50 […]
Terramore Veneto Pinot Grigio 2013
Recommendation: An “OK” Pinot Grigio at this price. Winery/Producer: TerrAmore; Tortona, Italy. Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio. Geographic Region, Appellation: Veneto, Italy. Vintage: 2013 Price: $8.79 […]