Maybe it's because the shops you frequent don't carry Dressner's imports. Or maybe your shops focus on high scoring wines, and these wines don't really feature in the publications that dole out the points. 2005 Puzelat Touraine La Tesni è res , $19. The style may change depending on the year, but not the level of quality. MORE >>

thought is was kinda ironic that just a few hours after hearing this news, I spotted a wine bottle in one of my favorite shops, with a pink ribbon on the label. was reminded of just that this past week as I chatted with an old friend and High School classmate from the mid-60's. This disease is not reserved for just women. MORE >>

The gift pack wasn't what sold Shirley and I on the purchase, it was the label. Since then I have found the wines sold separately at various wine shops and recently, we found their Chianti. First, the label. hope some of you understand this, I don't, but the labels are surreal. blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot. MORE >>

Titled 'Grape Expectations,' the article promoted Riesling month in the Finger Lakes and interviewed the proprietor (Gary Decker) of one of my favorite wine shops (Vinomania) in Syracuse. Their rise out of adversity is signified by the Phoenix found on the Zubibe labels. The first one I opened was the Zugibe semi-dry 2008( $14 ). MORE >>

I've been meaning to try this wine since November when it showed up at every retail shop that I frequent. How could a wine like this, a naturally made grower Champagne, a little wine that most people haven't heard of, how could this show up in so many fine NYC wine shops? NV Pierre Brigandat Champagne Brut , $30, Bonhomie Wine Imports. MORE >>