I tasted the 2007 Shinn Estate Vineyards Coalescence ** blind, and I thought it was Sancerre, but with more citrus. resounding success for a Long Island wine. Drink the 2007 Coalescence ** at the beach or with some BBQ this summer. MORE >>

NV Champagne Raymond Boulard Petraea XCVII - MMIII , $38, Imported by Selected Estates of Europe. Thank goodness that wine is not priced strictly according to quality (or my sense of it, anyway). If it were, Boulard's Petraea would cost far more than $38. Think of all of the insipid Champagne out there that costs way more than $38. MORE >>

A friend offered to help out while I am away in Israel and composed a post about building a wine cellar.  A worthwhile read that I hope you enjoy… How to Build the Perfect Wine Cellar If you are passionate about wine, then you have no doubt contemplated building your own wine cellar at one [.]. MORE >>

Cycling though Brooklyn and Queens last weekend on a 25 mile loop, a wine shop in Long Island City caught my eye. So yesterday I decided to visit during one of their tasting nights (most Thursdays and Fridays from 6-8pm). Because of it's proximity to NYC, the area is experiencing an influx of young professionals while offering a more relaxed pace. MORE >>

Robert Parker set an admirably high standard for ethics in wine journalism. In the introduction to the latest edition of his Wine Buyer’s Guide, he emphasizes the need for wine critics to avoid potential conflicts of interest and lays out the ethical guidelines that he believes they must adhere to. It can be no other way. link ]. link ]. Thanks. MORE >>