Sampled this today at the Gambero Rosso "Tre Bichhieri" event at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC Made with the best grapes of 100% Sagrantino, aged 2 years in French Oak Barrique and a minimum of 6 months in bottle. Flavors of ripe fruit woven with spices and vanilla, a bit tight but with great aging potential. 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. did stop at one and tasted their 2007 Meritage. Treleaven Meritage 2007 produced and bottled by King Ferry Winery in King Ferry NY was exactly what was needed for the steak. MORE >>

Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks representing the brand. A few weeks ago I received two bottles of Glen Ellen wine and my first thoughts were 'why?' I haven't seen Glen Ellen in sometime and maybe that was because I very seldom check out the shelf with the $3 wines on it. Liters, another cheap wine association. MORE >>

Tonight I am enjoying a Petite Sirah from the Livermore Valley, a Concannon Convservancy 2007. disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Patricia Schneider Associates for review. John Concannon 4th Generation Vintner Winemaker Notes: The 2007 Petite Sirah, Conservancy has fantastic depth and character. must buy! MORE >>

Had a really tasty New Years Eve Day brunch today, egg whites omelette with havarti cheese and arugula and a sprinkle of white truffle oil paired with a glass of Oregon Firesteed Pinot Gris 2007. Sabatino Tartufi White Truffle Infused Olive Oil is made in Italy, sample provided by Marxfoods. MORE >>