Well, I'm finally getting to taste the 2008 Colosi Nero d'Avola, a year after the newly labled 2007 vintage. Last January my post quoted Gary V's review of the 2007 when I said I could not wait to try it. That day has come and I'm impressed. It's just such a GREAT value! MORE >>

So, when I found the 2008 Meritage at the recent Finger Lakes Riesling Festival I couldn't wait to get a bottle home and at least compare against my notes from last year. If you order from the winery, their website is still showing the 2007, so you may want to call your order in at 607-546-5557. The price should be the same at $20. MORE >>

2008 Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie Clos des Briords , $16, Louis/Dressner Selections. thought the 2007 was delicious at first too but it was also very angular and sharp, needing time in the cellar find its inner harmony. I'm pretty sure that 2008 was a difficult vintage in Muscadet and yields were way down. MORE >>

2007 Dierberg Chardonnay (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley). 2008 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir (USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley). 2008 Star Lane Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley). 2008 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir dierberg chardonna MORE >>

Last year I reviewed a 2007 Petite Sirah from Concannon Vineyard , so I was delighted to recently receive the 2008 vintage. could not wait to open the 2008 Petite Sirah. The Petite Sirah is one of three red wines I have began to appreciate much more over the past year and this would be my first one of this vinatge. MORE >>