Wine of the Day
2011 Domaine Auguste Clape, Cotes du Rhone, France. Made from Syrah vines just a stones throw away from Cornas this Cotes du Rhone from Clape is a drink young version…
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2011 Weingut Selbach-Oster, Riesling “Zeltinger Sonnenuhr” Kabinett, Mosel, Germany. This seriously beautiful Zeltinger reveals the deft touch of the winemaking and highlights the unique terroir to perfection with a wine…
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2011 A.J. Adam, Riesling Kabinett Dhron Hofberg, Mosel, Germany. The A. J. Adam Kabinett is lovely and almost creamy with a host of classic Mosel flavors and elegant style. While…
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2003 Dom Perignon, Vintage Brut Champagne (Moet et Chandon) France. It is a great surprise to find the 2003 Dom to be as good as it is, especially from such…
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2010 Wren Hop, Pinot Noir “The Fire Messenger” Sonoma Coast. Wren Hop Vineyards are certainly a label to watch, this new winery has turned out some really wonderful wines in…
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2010 Monier Perreol, Saint-Joseph Rouge, Rhone Valley, France. The second wine from Monier, the 2010 Monier Perreol, Saint-Joseph is a deep and pleasure filling Syrah of the highest order and…
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n.v. Agrapart & Fils, 7 Crus, Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne A Avize, France. Agrapart is one of my favorite Champagne houses, always making tasty bubbly at great prices, and…
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2009 G.D. Vajra Freisa Langhe “Kye” Piedmonte, Italy. One of the most stylish and interesting wines I have had all year, and a rare varietal that is showing huge potential…
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n.v. Marc Hebrart, Selection, Premier Cru Brut Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Ay, France. This fine and detailed sparkler was from the May 2012 disgorgement of the Marc Hebrart Selection cuvee and it is…
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2011 Domaine Auguste Clape, Le Vin des Amis, Rhone Red, France. This is flat out beautiful Syrah, think baby Cote-Rotie, and much credit to Pierre-Marie Clape for giving us a…