Here are some notes on my favorites from that evening: (2000) Françoise Bedel Champagne Dis, Vin Secret , about $60. It is 100% Meunier, mostly from the ripe and forward 2000 vintage, with about 10% reserve wines. 2007 Claux Delorme Valençay , about $16, is a delicious blend of Malbec, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir. MORE >>

Pueblo de Sol Tannat Blend (70% Tannat and Merlot/Cabernet Franc) Limited Edition 2007 Barrel aging, eep garnet purple color, nose of rich ripe purple and black fruit, vanilla notes from the oak, lots of black licorice. Familia Deicas Preludia 2000 Barrel Select Lote N 53. yet from the tasting notes below you can see it was worth it. MORE >>

Winemakers notes: In the hills near Rome are areas of volcanic soil over 2000 years old. Getting time to clean out the old wine fridge. Shirley keeps doing her part by challenging me to come up with a pairing for some of her weird dinner experiments. 10 *Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks representing the brand. MORE >>

We was supposed to have flown from New Orleans to France, but he said something about a Volcano and he couldn't fly. My first time with the '99, and it seriously outclasses the delicious 2000, in my opinion. The other night my friend Peter came over for dinner. can't tell you how many times I've heard that one. Sounds good. alcohol!), MORE >>

Billsboro Winery was opened as Geneva's first winery in the spring of 2000 by Bob Pool and Jennifer Morris and is home to 26 acres of rolling hills, vineyards and forest. I think it gets a little scary when you choose a not so good wine for three consecutive nights. That happened this week. But, halllelujah, tonight was a bit more successful. MORE >>