Wine of the Day December 29, 2013
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…
Wine of the Day December 28, 2013
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…
Wine of the Day December 27, 2013
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…
Wine of the Day December 26, 2013
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…
Wine of the Day December 25, 2013
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…
Wine of the Day December 24, 2013
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…
Wine of the Day December 23, 2013
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…
Wine of the Day December 22, 2013
2012 Monasterio de Corias “Seis Octavos” Tinto Joven, Cangas, Spain. One of my favorite wines, I have been drinking this wine since the 2008 vintage and every year I find…
Wine of the Day December 21, 2013
2011 Francois Chidaine, Tres P’s, Tempranillo y Monastrell, Bullas, Spain. This sexy little red from famed Loire Valley producer Francois Chidaine is a great find, it is all organic from…