Last year I reviewed the Damiani Wine Cellars '07 Meritage and later picked that wine in a poll to win top honors at the New York Wine and Food Classics's annual competition. The Governors Cup was won by an outstanding Riesling, but the Damiani Meritage won double gold medals for the best vinifera red blend. The price should be the same at $20. MORE >>

Quick! When you think 'Carneros' what varietal comes to mind? The appellation was officially created in 1983, as its cool climate is excellent for creating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a Burgundian tone of delicacy and finesse. On the palate, the wine is dry, acid is med, tannin is med with a finish of black pepper, spice, berries. Davis. MORE >>

A couple of years ago, I had an op-ed in the NYT arguing for wine in a box. Since then, box wine sales have skyrocketed and many more selections, both foreign and domestic, have come on the market. But one category that seems woefully underrepresented stateside is rosé. Last week I was on vacation and wished I had a box of rosé in the fridge. MORE >>

Some of my favorite wines have just been released in new vintages. haven't had all of them yet, but I figured I'd share the news about the group that I've had at home with dinner: And by the way, if these wines are representative of what's happening in general, 2009 in Beaujolais really is as awesome as they say. Buy the wines and drink them. MORE >>

The day started with a train ride from Paris and then to Pupillon and Chez Overnoy, directly outside to his garden, to where he has his own little nursery with baby trousseau and ploussard While late June, the yard had this tender spring green about it. The hours was 11 o'clock and out came the glasses. Chauvet. No one had any intention of spitting. MORE >>