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 >>

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 >>

While there I let the girls buy up all the fruit and veggies along with some free range meat and eggs they wanted while I hunted around for some wine samples. I don't often go with Shirley and Pam to the Saturday morning Central New York Regional Farmer's Market, but I made an exception today. did stop at one and tasted their 2007 Meritage. MORE >>

These are natural wines - vineyards are organically farmed, fermentation is accomplished using yeasts on the grapes and in the cellar, and there are no further manipulations to the juice. 2005 Puzelat Touraine La Tesni è res , $19. There are many others to try too, this is just a sample. You love good wine, right? It works. MORE >>

Among the innovative trends is the production of organic wines such as the Mutuo 100% Tempranillo and the Mutuo Crianza, a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and 5% Garnacha. In searching out organic wines, I contacted Santiago Ijalba to find where their oraganic w ines can be found. Both these wines are organic. Great Buy! MORE >>