10 *Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks representing the brand. 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. Winemakers notes: In the hills near Rome are areas of volcanic soil over 2000 years old. MORE >>

Last March I posted a press release on a new collection of artisan wines in an innovative attractive new package. An international wine collection with six brands and ten items packaged in a new exciting premium 3L wine cask from the Octavin Home Wine Bar ™. The Chardonnay was not impressive. Definitely a good party wine. MORE >>

Ruffino Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2004 Only the best hand picked grapes are selected during several passes to pick bunches at the perfect state of maturation. After the initial tasting, we moved on to the luncheon where there were four more wines to sample. Violets, plums, spices with herbal notes. MORE >>

That's right - Prévost and Selosse rosé, sitting there on the same table for all to sample. 2004 Marie-Noëlle Ledru Cuvée du Goulté Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru , $60, Bonhomie Wine Imports. 2005) Cédric BouchardLes Ursules Brut Blanc de Noirs , $80, Polaner Selections. party of 15 people? Pop open the Selosse. Perhaps fewer. MORE >>

disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Patricia Schneider Associates for review. Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. few of the issues are for how long and where. Oh, I'm sorry, did I leave out Paso Robles, Lodi, Central Coast or Livermore Valley. Suggested retail is $15. must buy! MORE >>