Wine of the Day
2008 Abiouness, Pinot Noir “Pommard Clone” Stanly Ranch, Carneros. Nicole Abiouness is a name to write down and or tuck away in your memory, her wines are very intriguing and…
Wine of the Day
2011 Domaine Ostertag, Pinot Blanc “Barriques” Alsace, France. Andre Ostertag is making some fantastic wines, and this barrel aged Pinot Blanc is a stunner with subtle elegance, energy and sublime…
Wine of the Day
2009 Bodegas Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera del Duero, Spain. This amazingly dense and full bodied red is thick with almost a dry port feel on the palate and super long finish…
Wine of the Day
2010 Copain, Chardonnay “Tous Ensemble” Anderson Valley. It was a great surprise to find Copain’s lovely Chardonnay by the glass at my local favorite bistro, Central Market in Petaluma and…
Wine of the Day
2011 Coronica, Malvasia Istria, Croatian White. Malvasia is way underrated in my humble opinion, and this lovely white from Croatia made from the less floral Malvasia Istria vatical is a…
Wine of the Day
2011 Herencia Altes, Garnatxa Nerga, Spanish Red. This wine is absolutely delicious and rewarding with fruit, texture, spice and length, and best of all it is a steal! Eric Solomon…
Wine of the Day
1986 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sauternes, Premier Cru Classe, Sweet White Bordeaux, France. A friend celebrating his birthday opened this to share his special day and what a treat, especially to taste…
Wine of the Day
2011 Château Pesquie, Cotes du Ventoux “Terrasses” Rhone Valley Red, France. This vibrant and deeply flavored red, made from Grenache and Syrah is a real winner, and gives amazing drinking…
Wine of the Day
2009 Chateau La Roque, Pic St Loup “Cuvee les Vieilles Vignes de Mourvedre” Languedoc, France. Chateau La Roque is one of my favorite producers and I have long admired the…
Wine of the Day
2010 Cru, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley by Vineyard 29. Vineyard 29’s tasty second label Cabernet, Cru is a very pleasurable wine that possesses rich fruit, complex layers and delightful balance.…