Recommendation: Two OUTSTANDING Gigondas that are PERFECT with strong beef flavors. Winery/Producer: Joel Saurel; Domaine Saint-Damien; Vaucluse, France Grape Variety: Blend: 80% Grenache and 20% […]
Tag: Wine of the month: More than $20
Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Villie Morgon 2013
Recommendation: WONDERFUL silky texture Beaujolais at a VERY good price. Winery/Producer: Marcel Lapierre; Villie Morgon, France. Grape Variety: Gamay Geographic Region, Appellation: Morgon Cru; Rhône, […]
Chateau Villars Bordeaux 2007
Recommendation: A GREAT Bordeaux with LOTS of character at a VERY reasonable price. Winery/Producer: Chateau Villars Grape Variety: Bordeaux Blend: 62% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc […]
Nikolaihof Wachau Hefeabzug Gruner Veltliner 2012
Recommendation: A MEMORABLE wine at a very good price. Winery/Producer: Nikolaihof; Mautern, Austria. Grape Variety: Gruner Veltliner. Geographic Region, Appellation: Wachau, Austria. Vintage: 2012 Price: […]
Pederi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala, 2006 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: Expensive, but a VERY memorable wine. Paired With: Just tasted, no food. Tasting: He said: Today I had the unique opportunity to sample this […]
Caparsino Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: A MEMORABLE Chianti that’s highly recommended. Paired With: Tortellini with an onion, green pepper and garlic red sauce. Tasting: He said: Opened 30-minutes before […]
Avvoltore 2006 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: Recommended as an excellent buy of an OUTSTANDING wine. Paired With: Sipping with friends after a delicious meal at an Israeli restaurant in Encino, […]
Chateau Musar Gaston Hochar 2005
Recommendation: An outstanding wine everyone should taste. Winery/Producer: Chateau Musar; Ghazir, Lebanon. Grape Variety: Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault. Geographic Region, Appellation: Bekaa Valley, […]
Daniel Bouland Chiroubles 2011
Recommendation: An outstanding buy. Winery/Producer: Daniel Bouland, Corcelette, France. Grape Variety: Gamay Geographic Region, Appellation: Villie-Morgon, France Vintage: 2011 Price: $22
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2008
Recommendation: Recommended as a buy. Winery/Producer: Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Grape Variety: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Geographic Region, Appellation: Napa Valley, […]