Nicolini, Piccola Nera, Delle Venezie 2013

Recommendation: An unusual Italian red that’s a good value for the price. Winery/Producer: Giorgio Nicolini; Muggia, Italy. Grape Variety: Piccoila Nera. Geographic Region, Appellation: Venezia-Giulia; […]

Domaine Du Pas Saint Martin Saumur 2012

Recommendation: WONDERFUL Loire Valley Chenin Blanc at a BARGAIN price. Winery/Producer: Laurent Charrier; Domaine du Pas Saint Martin. Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc. Geographic Region, Appellation: […]

Gioia Del Colle Primitivo Plantamura 2011

Recommendation: An inexpensive MEMORABLE Italian red. Winery/Producer: Mariangela Plantamura. Grape Variety: Primitivo. Geographic Region, Appellation: Gioia del Colle; Puglia, Italy. Vintage: 2011 Price: $13.50

Fattoria Castellina, Chianti Montalbano 2011

Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING Chianti at a bargain price. Winery/Producer: Fabio Montomoli; Fattoria Castellina. Grape Variety: Sangiovese. Geographic Region, Appellation: Chianti Montalbano, Italy. Vintage: 2011 Price: […]

Chateau Unang Ventoux 2009

Recommendation: OUTSTANDING wine at a bargain price. Winery/Producer: Chateau Unang. Grape Variety: Blend: 60% Granache, 30% Syrah and 10% Carignan. Geographic Region, Appellation: Ventoux, Rhone […]

Domaine Pascal Berthier, Saint-Amour, Beaujolais 2012

Recommendation: VERY good inexpensive Beaujolais. Winery/Producer: Domaine Pascal Berthier. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Region, Appellation: Saint-Amour, Burgundy, France. Vintage: 2012 Price: $16.20 (with a 10% […]

Stefano Massone Madera Gavi 2012

Recommendation: EXCEPTIONAL buy on a GREAT Italian Gavi wine. Winery/Producer: Stefano Massone; Capriata D’Orba, Italy. Grape Variety: Cortese Geographic Region, Appellation: Gavi; Piedmont, Italy. Vintage: […]

Laurella Chianti 2011

Recommendation: OK Chianti; inexpensive is it’s best feature. Winery/Producer: F.LLI Bellini; Rufina, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese Geographic Region, Appellation: Chianti; Tuscany, Italy. Vintage: 2011 Price: […]