Ok, the wife is cooking pork chops tonight, so I decide to put a favorite Pouilly Fuisse Chard in the fridge because I have no Sauvignon Blanc. 2006 Reserve Speciale) A blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc that turned out to be the right choice for tonights pork chop dinner. Over two weeks!!! Just dump it, I said. MORE >>

The gift pack wasn't what sold Shirley and I on the purchase, it was the label. First, the label. hope some of you understand this, I don't, but the labels are surreal. About two years ago I found a special deal on a gift pack of two wines from Candoni Wines. Both wines were well liked by all of us at our table. for $11. MORE >>

There was no vintage date on the label or bottle, or a NV notetation. With ample experience in making and aging great wines dating back to 1964, Santiago Ijalba García left his position as general and technical manager in a historic Haro bodega to launch his own personal project. he created the VIÑA HERMOSA brand. That, I would not recommend. MORE >>

Their rise out of adversity is signified by the Phoenix found on the Zubibe labels. This past weeks edition of the Syracuse New Times, a weekly alternative newspaper published in Syracuse, New York, contained an interesting article on Finger Lakes Riesling. The only one sold out was Ravines, but I did bring home the other three. MORE >>

The wine of the night for me was the Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon I’m no stranger to Staglin’s reputation, but I had never tasted the wine before, and quite frankly, it was superb. Either way, it leaves me eagerly awaiting the release of their premier sauvignon, Georgia. Welcome Napa Valley Vintners! MORE >>