Celebrating Monday’s Champagne Grand Tasting 2011, at the Plaza with a bit of prose in notes: Disgorged just seven months back This dame’s done her time On lees A whiff of perfumed talc He breathes deeper as she passed Apple stalked by savory She takes her own hand And circles Becoming one with herself -St. [.]. MORE >>

Getting right to the point, this 100% Arneis an indigenous grape from the Roero district, bordering the Langhe, perfectly expresses the traditions to use only regional grapes. The inviting aromas reveal a surprisingly textured mouthfeel, medium acidity with dry, earthy undertones, which is typically Arneis. MORE >>

Have you ever been cycling home and thought, “Gee, I’d love to stop at that wine store but I have nowhere to put a bottle because I do not have a backpack or paniers or a basket or anything!&# Well, this clever little gizmo available on Etsy will solve all your problems! One caveat: probably not great for Champagne. Hat tip: bottlenotes. MORE >>

So you know all about the e-auction that opens May 29, 2011 in alignment with the Auction Napa Valley 2011, yes? am spotlighting certain producers and interesting lots that every wine lover (and supporter of the Napa Valley's charities) should know about. Today the focus is on Signorello Estates. The winery focuses on elegace, balance, and depth. MORE >>

The other night I met a friend in Chinatown for dinner and we both brought a bottle of wine to share. This guy is a relatively new friend. He has been in the wine business for a long while now and he has the opportunity to taste an awful lot of wine, new vintages and old. In other words, if we're drinking Nuits St. Beaujolais Coudert Yvon Métras MORE >>