Synopsis, Our Opinion: GREAT Chenin Blanc at a FANTASTIC price. Producer/Winery: Christophe Daviau; Domaine de Babiut; Brissac-Quincé, France. Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc. Geographic Appellation: Anjou; […]
Sandhi Rinconada Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This was seductive and simply STELLAR Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman; Sandhi Wines; Lompoc, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. […]
Foillard Fleurie 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This was one of the best Beaujolais we’ve ever had. Producer/Winery: Jean Foillard; Villie Morgon, France. Grape Variety: Gamay Geographic Appellation: Fleurie, […]
Amido Cotes du Rhone Villages Signargues 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This wine is a sensational bargain at only $12.60. Producer/Winery: Amandine and Antoine Berthaud; Domaine Amido; Tavel, France. Grape Variety: Rhone blend […]
Scammacca del Murgo Etna Rosso 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A great weekday wine with LOTS of character. Producer/Winery: Emanuele Scammacca del Murgo; Santa Venerina, Italy. Grape Variety: Nerello Mascalese. Geographic Appellation: […]
Lignier Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2013 and 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This was a captivating Burgundy blend that’s a FANTASTIC value. Producer/Winery: Benoît Stehly; Domaine Georges Lignier; Morey-Saint-Denis, France. Grape Variety: Burgundy blend […]
Wine Tasting: Hutton Vineyards
Winery/Producer: Malcolm Hutton; Hutton Vineyards. Appellation: Yadkin Valley, North Carolina Location: 176 Hutton Vineyards Lane Dobson, North Carolina Tel. 336 374-2621 www.huttonvineyards.com
Carpinus Tokaji Furmint 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An energizing no-frills white wine that’s a great value. Producer/Winery: Edit and István Bai; Carpinus Family Winery; Tokaji, Hungary. Grape Variety: Furmint. […]
Caparsino Chianti Classico Riserva 2006
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This has been our favorite Chianti for several years and this 2006 is truly the apotheosis of Chianti Classico!!! Producer/Winery: Paolo Cianferoni; […]
Wine Bottle Corks: Advantages and Disadvantages
Since wine spoils quickly if exposed to the air, wine-makers through the ages began using corks to seal their wine in a vessel. In the […]