Month: December 2013

2010 Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, Red Burgundy, France. A simply delicious Pinot Noir of majestic purity and grace, this wine has ages to go to be fully complete, but…

N.V. Hure Freres, Extra Brut Reserve Champagne, a Ludes, France. This hand-crafted Champagne is a serve and lean Extra Brut with stunning definition and lift, with wonderful sense of style…

N.V. Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rose, Champagne, France. This latest edition of Billy Rose is delicate, lean and oh so delightful, this is one of the finest lots of this classic bubbly…

2012 Whetstone, Pinot Noir, Jon Boat, Sonoma Coast. Jamey Whetstone is making some great wines, and the 2012 looks to be a breakthrough vintage for his own label, with a…

2012 Scarbolo, Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy. This unique and light Pinot Grigio is beautifully golden in color, thanks to an extra bit of skin contact, making for a cool and…

2012 La Bastide Saint Dominique, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France. For the last three vintages this Cotes du Rhone Village red has been a steal, it is a quality Rhone…

2008 La Spinetta, Barolo, Vigneto Garretti, DOCG, Piedmonte, Italy. The baby Campe from Giorgio Rivetti, the Vigneto Garretti is a real steal in the quality Barolo league, and the 2008…

2010 Terre Rouge, Syrah “Les Cotes de L’ Ouest” California. Easton’s Terre Rouge label, a long time Rhone Ranger, still is a value priced quality wine that shows refined character…

2011 Domaine Ragot, Givry 1er “Clos Jus” Red Burgundy, France. This pretty and well crafted Pinot Noir from Domaine Ragot shows good ripe flavors, balancing acidity, earth, spice and mineral…