Subject: We Need More Vouvray in Our Lives!
We Need More Vouvray in Our Lives!
April 29th, 2016 at 8:00 am EDTEver since the addition of Vouvray to Loire back in 1936, the appellation has been a rising star for its dedicated production of only Chenin blanc, known locally as Pineau de la Loire. The amazing quality of some of the Chenin blancs coming out of Vo ...
2014 Baudry Chinon is Here!
April 28th, 2016 at 1:51 pm EDTBaudry aging cellar — the cave is carved in tuffeau limestone. 2014 Baudry Chinon "Les Gerseaux" $30 bottle Organic, Loire Valley, France 100% Cabernet Franc from the oldest plot in the vineyard (50 years old). The fruit is hand-harvested. Fermen ...
2014 Baudry Chinon is Here!
April 28th, 2016 at 1:46 pm EDTBaudry aging cellar — the cave is carved in tuffeau limestone. 2014 Baudry Chinon "Les Gerseaux" $180 6-pack Organic, Loire Valley, France 100% Cabernet Franc from the oldest plot in the vineyard (50 years old). The fruit is hand-harvested. Ferme ...
One of the Best Kept Secrets of Saint Estephe!
April 26th, 2016 at 10:07 am EDTThis is the sister property of Calon-Ségur, among the oldest estates in the Médoc, and has been in the Gasqueton family for 10 generations.The fruit is all hand-harvested and oak is used judiciously, with only one-third of the barrels new each year ...
Hot on the Oregon Trail!
April 26th, 2016 at 9:59 am EDTVintage of a Lifetime The Oregon Wine Board’s 2014 Harvest Report is filled with glowing praises — how could it get any better than this?:"From bud break through harvest, growers and winemakers throughout the state experienced an almost ideal gro ...
2015 Cubi Rose Arrived by Special Delivery!
April 25th, 2016 at 8:00 am EDT2015 Maison CubiRosé de Provence3L in a box4 bottles in One Easy Pour,Stay Fresh Pack! $28 box With its pale color this rosé offers the perfect balance between flavors and acidity. Apricot, peach and strawberries aromas from the grenache are associ ...
One of the Best Kept Secrets of Saint Estephe!
April 25th, 2016 at 8:00 am EDTThis is the sister property of Calon-Ségur, among the oldest estates in the Médoc, and has been in the Gasqueton family for 10 generations.The fruit is all hand-harvested and oak is used judiciously, with only one-third of the barrels new each year ...
It's Hot! It's Rosé Season!
April 24th, 2016 at 8:00 am EDTDomaine Georges VigoureuxGouleyant Cahors Malbec Rose 2015 $15 bottle "Its robe is bright lively pink colored. Its very aromatic nose has intense perfumes of red fruits. Its mouth starts with a fresh attack surrounded by a little sweetness and is su ...
Rare treat of 100% Rufete from the beautiful mountains of Sierra de Francia Spain to the streets of NYC.
April 23rd, 2016 at 8:00 am EDTThe Last Few Bottles available in New York! 2014 M. Sokolin Rufete$30 bottleRufete is a rare, unique varietal which is a cousin to Pinot Noir. Many centuries ago, Burgundian settlers transported the Noirene grape to Sierra de Francia. It adapted to ...
Your Graduate Has Worked Hard!
April 22nd, 2016 at 7:00 am EDTCelebrate in Style with the Finest Bubbles! Happy to Offer2004 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne Magnums $375 each 96 Points Antonio Galloni "The 2004 Dom Ruinart is seriously beautiful. A vivid, captivating Champagne, the 2004 flows across the p ...