Every Friday and Saturday after work, a few friends and I visit our favorite lounge for some great food off the bar menu and to down a few glasses(maybe more than a few) of wine. Of course, the lounge is owned by my son and his fiance and has become our regular hang out since opening one year ago. Finally, he has listened to his dad. At that price. MORE >>

Well it's time to try a new wine, at least new to me. Before now I have never tasted Gewurztraminer. Please, no comments on that issue. It took me over 30 years to appreciate any white wine, and now that I do, I am trying them all. The first was OK and will be nice at a evening get-together, but not one I would bring to the party. Great Buy! MORE >>

Tonight I am enjoying a Petite Sirah from the Livermore Valley, a Concannon Convservancy 2007. John Concannon 4th Generation Vintner Winemaker Notes: The 2007 Petite Sirah, Conservancy has fantastic depth and character. The 2007 is the first vintage from the new Conservancy program and is available nationally. must buy! MORE >>

2007 Riesling. Big break in weather today here in Central New York. Temperatures will reach about 30F. Must be the annual January thaw! To celebrate I figured to open one of my usually reserved for warm weather whites. My choice is one that was recently purchased at Lakewood Vineyards on Seneca Lake at the December 'Deck the Halls" event. MORE >>

Tonight I opened a second choice, The Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha 2007. It's been a few years since I tasted Carmenere. If I remember right, it was a take it or leave it, nothing special, too many other fine wines, don't shop for wine. The first was disappointing. It lacked the dark fruit and the balance. This is what I expected. MORE >>