wine I really loved and found quite unique was the 2005 Domaine de Roally Vire'-Clesse' from the Macconnais, France. tasted 4 of them; a 2005 from grapes with botrytis (a desirable mold that when properly managed leads to long lived sweet wines), and 3 Vouvray. Interestingly enough, they make a 100% grenache wine called the (2005) St. MORE >>

You will find both 2005 & 2006 vintages in stock. The 2005 is selling for $12.50 Also in the $13-$14 range from Galil Mountain and worth checking out is their Merlot &/or Shiraz. have found 2003 -2005 in stores ranging in price from about $ 13.50 The Unfiltered is available in 2002 & 2003 , each for $50. MORE >>

Well ladies and gentlemen, the results are in. will be copying a list of wines & their scores from Israeli Wine Critic Daniel Rogov's "Wine & Food Forum".  I am waiting for my physical copy of the issue to arrive before I comment specifically.  More comments later.  Without further ado, the scores. MORE >>

JS Score: 93, Oct 2005, Release Price: $78 Piero Busso Barbaresco Borgese 1999 x 3 WS: Refined red. JS , Score: 90, Nov 2002, Release Price: $52 Guido Porro Barolo Vigna S. JS , Score: 90, Release Price $40 Tua Rita Toscana Giusto di Notri 2002 x 2 WS: This shows beautiful vanilla, violet and berry character on the nose. MORE >>

good bottle of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, or Chardonnay from Long Island usually costs the same as a better bottle of wine from elsewhere. 2001 The Lenz Estate Selection Merlot , $22. My "4"s: 2005 Lieb Pinot Blanc , $19. 2005 Waters Crest Private Reserve Chardonnay , $25. 2004 Shinn Estate Vineyards Estate Merlot , $25. MORE >>