Shirley also had a blast in the gift shop. was impressed with all the Rieslings and the Martini-Reinhardt Cabernet Franc. Especially noted were the 2003 Pinot Noir reserve, the 2005 Cabernet Franc reserve and the 2005 Merlot reserve. We did not taste any wines here, but the gift shop was fabulous. mean Damn! MORE >>

After two months of laying around, drinking coffee, tea, water and gatorade and laying off the good stuff I am beginning to feel the need for a long day of wine shopping, but the fridge is full and I will just have to do my part in making room for more. Getting time to clean out the old wine fridge. Here the grapes for Frascati are grown. MORE >>

Released in May with a suggested retail of $24, but you can shop and find on-line for as low as $17. Last March I posted a press release on a new collection of artisan wines in an innovative attractive new package. have since tasted a Monthaven Chardonnay (California) and this past week the Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). MORE >>

took my list of New York medal winners to another local wine shop. OK, today I sinned again, at least according to some. Unfortunately, I found only one, besides another Anthony Road Vinyards 2008 semi-dry Riesling which I already have in the cooler. Winner of the New York Wine and Food Classics's 'Governor's Cup.' I Don't Like Sugar." MORE >>

If I remember right, it was a take it or leave it, nothing special, too many other fine wines, don't shop for wine. It's been a few years since I tasted Carmenere. My last review confirmed that feeling, but in a very serious attempt to expand a lazy palate I purchased a few different labels to compare. The first was disappointing. MORE >>