Last year I reviewed a 2007 Petite Sirah from Concannon Vineyard , so I was delighted to recently receive the 2008 vintage. The Conservancy collection includes Pitite Sirah, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. could not wait to open the 2008 Petite Sirah. The color was a very dark purple. The wine was perfect. MORE >>

have already tasted two of the Octavin Home Wine Bar artisan white wines and did review the Sauvignon Blanc from that collection and was looking forward to trying the Zin, but not necessarily writing a review. I've been holding out on the wine reviews until everything gets back to normal after my surgery. Best of all is the price. MORE >>

Our presenter brought it from her mom’s private stash, collected on twice yearly trips to Ukraine, her native country. The most recent session of my six-week introductory wine class at NYU wrapped up last week. We like to end the class in style: a giant edition of show and tell and taste. It is an assignment! Good times! MORE >>

The Quilceda Creek Cabernet 2005 from Washington State’s Columbia Valley is collectible and coveted. Dumol Chardonnay “Russian River” 2008. Poet’s Leap Riesling “Botrytis” 2008 ( find this wine ). Obviously, a lot of issues are on the metaphorical table as President Obama entertains China’s president Hu Jintao. MORE >>

Wines included: Angels Gate Winery Mountainview 2008. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2008. Closson Chase Vineyards Closson Chase Vineyard 2008. Colaneri Estate Winery ‘Paese’ 2008. Flatrock Cellars 2008. Hidden Bench Vineyards and Winery Tête de Cuvée 2008. Lailey Vineyard Old Vines 2008. MORE >>