Tom Matthews of Wine Spectator recently tweeted “2005 white Rhone + synthetic cork = 3 maderized bottles and several sad and angry wine lovers.&#. A few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal ran a story about Nomacorc, a producer of synthetic corks. The story ran a graphic depicting market share by closure type, with data from Nomacorc. MORE >>

"Say, can I have some of your purple berries, yes I've been eating them for six or seven weeks now, never got sick once, probably keep us both alive." Really beautiful aromas of black currant, black cherries, a slight gaminess but opening nicely with exotic flavors and clean acidity. Flavors from the earth, alive and well MORE >>

This organic vineyard is located in the Hills of Pisa, in the district of Crespina of the Colline Pisane production zone in Tuscany. This 100% Sangiovese Chianti Riserva is aged in large oak casks for two years with further aging in bottle. Finishes with a bright acidity and a pleasant balance with mild tannins. alcohol. MORE >>

Displaying deep, dark ruby colors, this Montelpulciano d’Abruzzo is aged for 14 months in small French oak barrels. Brooding aromas pervade as if opening a barn door, with waves of musty wood, and full, ripe plums. The complex palate continues toward red fruits, white pepper, and a nicely textured and vegetal edge. MORE >>

Amy and I opened the store December 15th 2005. New York legislators are considering a shift to allow wine to be sold in supermarkets –and wine stores to sell gourmet cheese, cigars, beer and even have ATMs. Click through for tales from The Bottle Shop in Wilmette, IL, Wine Authorities in Durham, NC, and Wine Expo in Santa Monica, CA. MORE >>