Jean-Rene took a great deal in pride in showing us the control room in his winery, which looked like a high-tech spaceship from its circular nature. Christian Seely led a very interesting test, in which we tasted two groups of base wine: Group 1 was 2008 Merlot, and Group 2 was Cabernet Franc. the woman’s voice says, incredulous.

Immediately one gets the impression that Mr. Gallois is a strict but benevolent master who goes to a great deal of effort to ensure his young “students” (the wines) have the best possible care and nutrition, but in return he expects a great deal out of them. This is important for long, slow fermentations and great aging potential.

Dino Torti Forza Inter Pino Nero Oltrepo Pavese 2008 Italy Also soft pressed, complex aromas of almonds, fruits and flowers, flavors of nutty, apple and pear, dry but satisfying. Great deal at $10. I'd like to thank Kristen and her good friends for helping me taste this flight of wine picks for Thanksgiving. Nice long layered finish.

Caught up with many old friends: Jane Anson, who writes about Bordeaux for Decanter and many other publications, spoke about her new book deal, Panos Kakaviatos spoke about his idea for a book, and I spoke to new friend Augustin V. Fabulous opening dinner at Haut-Brion last night for the press. Que about the Commanderie de Bordeaux.

Best White wine - Atwater Estate Vineyards Riesling 2008. The 2008 Atwater was what I brought to our Thanksgiving dinner. Labeled as a value wine, or let's just say 'cheap wine,' this Petite Sirah is the best deal anybody shopping for good wine will find. Here at home, I guess eventful would be saying it a tad mildly.

In the cellar, Sylvain selects red wine from several barrels for a tasting of the 2010 and 2009 and 2008 vintage, including the 06 Foret St. try the 07 and find a very tight structure, solid concentration of fruit, fresh aroma and great deal of finesse. George. Today Sylvain is giving me a tour of the property and a tasting.

Jean-Rene took a great deal in pride in showing us the control room in his winery, which looked like a high-tech spaceship from its circular nature. Christian Seely led a very interesting test, in which we tasted two groups of base wine: Group 1 was 2008 Merlot, and Group 2 was Cabernet Franc. Visiting Pichon Longueville. The Cellar.

Jean-Rene took a great deal in pride in showing us the control room in his winery, which looked like a high-tech spaceship from its circular nature. Christian Seely led a very interesting test, in which we tasted two groups of base wine: Group 1 was 2008 Merlot, and Group 2 was Cabernet Franc. the woman’s voice says, incredulous.

am here to taste the Bien Nacido brand of Pinot Noir and Syrah, as well as their new 2008 Solomon Hills Chardonnay. … So I just had a fabulous lunch at Avra in NYC with Nicolas Miller, whose family owns the Bien Nacido brand (Pinot Noir and Syrah) and Solomon Hills brand (Chardonnay) in Santa Maria, California. Salute!

This wine reminds me very much of the 2008 Bernard Baudry Chinon Rosé in that it drinks more like a white wine than like a rosé. I'm telling you, when you deal with your summer basil, think of this wine. I think I might have decided on my favorite rosé of the summer, so far. think of those more as Bandol wines than as rosé anyway.

It is called Dalia and it is a 2008 blend from Feudo Arancio of 80% Grillo and 20% Viognier from Sicily. liked these two wines a lot -- both show a great deal of quality with great balance and rich fruit, and are also quite affordable in a very competitive world. Grillo is a white grape from Sicily that red wine drinkers would love!

The swift popularity of Amarone made its producers a great deal of money and set the tone for competition in terms of quality. Our next visit was the wines of Groupo Italiano Vini (GIV) which completed the acquisition of Bolla in 2008. so very excited to go on my first trip with the Association of Wine Educators (ASE). And New York?

Paired very nicely with a hanger steak, and a great deal at about $10 retail. Dark bluish ruby tones marked by abundant texture and opacity, and visibly thick in the glass, this wonderful Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina is a full bodied powerhouse of fruit. Aromas stand out up front showing fragrant violets, ripe blueberries and strawberries.

And Ben said that he studiously avoids wines like these, that he can't deal with the alcohol and the big fruit. 2008 Comptoirs de Magdala Vin de Pays du Mont Caume La Chance , $17, Jenny & François Selections - this wine kindly donated by Jenny & François for this tasting. But the inexpensive red wines of Provence? Aren't they?

liked the Ruche a great deal, yet you really must enjoy it with its native food and the I Trulli restaurant is a great seeing. Grignolino d’Asti 2008. Barbera d’Asti 2008. Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 2008. Chiara Ferraris. Did you know that wines from Italy are the most imported wines to the USA?

billion (about 60 times 2008 meter revenues), a portion of which helped plug the immediate budget shortfall. poll last fall found that nine out of ten Chicagoans didn’t like the deal and Mayor Daley (“mayor for life&# ) saw his approval rating drop below 35 percent. Privatization could be a mixed bag for wine enthusiasts.

Another male co-worker is now dealing with breast cancer. The tasting room is located in an 1850s farmhouse and the wine is the Cline Cellars Cashmere 2008. Cline Cellars is a national sponsor of the event and contributes $25,000 from the proceeds of 2008 Cashmere sales. This disease is not reserved for just women.

Deals were struck, friends and enemies gained, and the powerful giant that is Louis/Dressner Selections showed the world that there is no such thing as a recession when it comes to the world of fine wine. If forced to choose, I would buy the 2008 Chateau Fouquet , with its bright nose of red fruit and a clean, energetic, and ripe palate.

About two years ago I found a special deal on a gift pack of two wines from Candoni Wines. The gift pack wasn't what sold Shirley and I on the purchase, it was the label. The gift pack included a bottle of Merlot and a bottle of Pinot Grigio, of which we opened at a dinner dance held during my annual military reunion. First, the label.

It also shows that you're aware of the challenges facing the consumer, who is daily flooded with better deals from overseas. Note: lowering prices in 2008 has only spurred demand for en premeur Bordeaux. The nuts and bolts of this story is that Americans are still drinking wine, they're just spending less.

To kill time I visit or window shop the shops at the station and sometimes get awful lucky by finding a great deal. This past week-end was one of those days and that great deal was in a wine shop. One of the most difficult time's I have on a short vacation is waiting for the train to take me home. Drink now or through the next 5 years."

In the spring of 2008 I learned that the winemaking prodigy behind Pax Wine Cellars, monsieur Pax Mahle, was leaving the eponymously named venture and striking out on his own, once again. With the help of a dedicated team of growers (and countless hours of spent in the vineyards) we produced some remarkable wines and learned a great deal.

alcohol," and that sealed the deal for me. Changes are coming, as one source lost their 2008 crop to frost, another decided to keep their fruit, and Qupé has new vines in Edna Valley. 2007 Qup é Marsanne , $22 east coast price, out west it costs $18. know, it's a California wine! You don't read about many of them on this site.

deal for lunch six days a week, excluding Sunday. Citing one example, "customers have been trained to expect to buy pizza at a discount," because of all the coupons and deals, Mr. Lombardi says. Mr. Burke says that by limiting most of his discounts to Sunday and varying the deals, he avoids such expectations. And yet.Mr. TRY IT!

But his biggest experiment is with his 2008 wine called Le Cigare Volant, a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. Drought is certainly a big deal; that’s kind of scary. Randall Grahm is one of America’s most fascinating winemakers and winery owners. Puns and cute labels helped make the wines fun and approachable.

And I should give a meticulous account of the tasting and I will in the Tasting Note section of this blog--promise-- but I do want to mention a few highlights: Clos de La Roilette's 2008 did not disappoint. And for those who noted a great deal of sheepy brett on previous Descombs vintages, in What can be bad?

Well first he had to deal with some way to open up the earth other than plowing. His first crop was in the difficult year of 2008. A while back, Eric Texier told me about an elderly acupuncturist for vines he worked with. Eric also has worked biodynamically. But why has he hopped on to another idea? Seems to me no. Clover!" I cried.

Seriously, this dude needed to think of structuring his gift so the recipient could spend the $65k at auction, where all the deals are! Yes, even though the economy is down, some people are not out! Yes, Ace of Spades , so 2006! But still going strong, apparently. dropped 46,423 euros ($65,013) during a wine spending spree! Paper or plastic?

December 30, 2008 Wine Spectator 100 best wines of the year issue? However, I was wondering until just this week what the AF wine of the 2008 would be. The deal, I know little. The deal, I know little. home : wine recommendations : wine girl for hire : bio : articles : contact « Remedial Bubble Assistance! Truly.

December 27, 2008 The rain stopped. Heres the deal: this year if youre having a party for more than ten people, most likely real champagne is not on your list of bouvables. Heres the deal: this year if youre having a party for more than ten people, most likely real champagne is not on your list of bouvables. Floral, complex.

Here's the deal: this year if you're having a party for more than ten people, most likely real champagne is not on your list of bouvables. The rain stopped. The snow washed away. fetched my bicycle from the rear of my tenement. And there, tumbling from the garbage pails next to my little bike housing, were bottles of spent Moet et Chandon.

Silky in texture and tone, it felt driven by the taut, lively character of the terroir, and while it demonstrated a good deal of depth and concentration on the mid-palate, the overall impression was one of raciness and energy. I have a special treat for us all to share this week. He makes it sound as though he has better things to do.

Wine Traveler | Main | And For that Pudding-Like Texture » Joes New Blog December 12, 2008 Many already know. Joe is letting us all in on his process in what I imagine will be one of the more entertaining blogs on dealing with cancer ever to go down in the sphere. just dont know what to write. just dont know what to write.

Joe is letting us all in on his process in what I imagine will be one of the more entertaining blogs on dealing with cancer ever to go down in the 'sphere. Many already know. Joe Dressner, my mentor and a character in my life and in my book has brain cancer. This has been just one of the reasons for my silence over the past few weeks.

It's a great deal even at the $10 range. I found this Bonello red wine blend from Sicily (An Italian branch of the Beringer Blass Wine Estates) for a mere $5.99 at a local wines/ liquor store. checked on line and it usually goes for $10-11. They are targeting younger consumers and offering old world wines blended in a new world way.

But some sellers at auction may be eager to liquidate making the secondary market may be the best place for wine deals this fall. “I guarantee you all these prices will be significantly higher this time next year,&# John Kapon, president and auctioneer at Acker, Merrall is reported to have said between bids at an auction last December.

Fabulous new packaging to go along with a wine that is a great deal at its price. I fancy myself an aspiring Israeli wine expert, but I must admit that I have lots to do before I earn any such title.  Among the many things I must do is to better acquaint myself with one of Israel's oldest wineries - Carmel.  And taste I did. 

On my limited budget, I'm always looking for the next great deal on a reasonably priced wine. But now because of the bailout there might be more of the previously higher end wine consumers in competition with guys like me for the best deals out there. but it will most probably even trickle down to items like expensive wines.

So for today, a few tidbits: Deetrane Beats the Market For all of the fun I like to poke at my good buddy Deetrane for his wine buying habits (Wine Commune, Bin-Ends, all sorts of "deals" on "strange" wine), maybe he was onto something. Listen - I don't always have time to write something grand for this blog. Way too many bottles, he says.

Emilion and a Chateau Le Puy September 28, 2008 The last visit of the day was Chateau Le Puy where I saw the Druid stones on its peaceful property. So testy he was ready to do anything to shut me up, cut a deal, make a bargain. So testy he was ready to do anything to shut me up, cut a deal, make a bargain. Report from Sonoma.

Forgetting for a second about tonight's amazing speaker,  what i really want to discuss is, what's the deal with the CITY WINERY anyway??? Although I was late, I did make it to the event at the City Winery this evening.  It was a well attended event and it was great to see some friends and familiar faces there. The place is state of the art. 

September 20, 2008 Okay. Heres the deal. My vote; think of how fun it would be to smell these wines blind in a few years and say, "Definitely 2008, the year of the fires near the grapevines." Heres the deal. Emilion and a Chateau Le Puy » Smoke Taint: true of false? Report from Sonoma. Its true. It was nice!

Well let's deal with all of these issues lickety-split, because you there are only a few more weeks of okra (in my neck of the woods, anyway), and you need to bring this into your life. Summer's not done yet, folks, and some of the best produce is peaking right now at the markets. It's me and a smattering of Caribbean and African ladies.

I had so much fun doing the screwcap series. It was great learning all about how this "new" alternative to cork is making the scene. So I decided to delve into another, "hot-button" issue and that is the organic and biodynamic idea. What does this mean? Is organic wine and biodynamic wine better fore you than other wine. Is it a marketing ploy?

I tasted a good deal of both red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) burgundy. It has been a while, but it is fall portfolio tasting season.  Which means WTG gets to put the ole palate back to work and taste lots of new wines.  It is an exciting time, but I wont be attending as many tastings as in years past.  TOO MUCH WORK.  Really great!

The deal is basically that it is a moving sale.  Chambers St Wines is "a shop that indulged their love for naturally made wines from artisanal small producers (that stocks) very, very few brand name (wines).". They do find some amazing wines at Chambers and starting tomorrow you can get (many of) their wines at 20% off!  See article here.

©photo 2008 by Dave Trieger This is another one of my picks from the tasting I attended this past weekend at The Restaurant at Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, N.Y. This is an amazing deal for $18 Trinitas Cellars has multiple sources around Contra Costa County, California, with some of the best vines as much as 120 years old.

was excited to see a very reasonable price in the last column and thought I was getting a good deal on a bottle. Sadly there are very few good deals left in the world of NYC dining. Went out to a bunch of places with different friends last night. Fun but exhausting. want to talk about the wine bar/restaurant I went to. very nice spot.

In response to my recent comments to Alder's " The Myth of the Monolithic Wine Palate " post at Vinography, which deals with the recent Cornell study that analyzed scoring trends by professional wine critics in the U.S. and U.K., But of course that's not true. I would have to agree with Monsieur Burghound on this point.

No big deal though the complexity of the Pinot Gris (now warming up a little and showing its true earthy, aromatic colors) washed it down wonderfully actually adding that element to the chicken I was missing. So my wife and decided to head into Brooklyn to hit up a BYOB this week. There are two rooms. Yes, Alia has stemware. We swirled.

Retails around the $10 mark and a decent deal Coming from our amigos in the Riojas region of Spain, this medium bodied red Crianza is a blend of 60% Garnacha and 40% Tempranillo. Depending upon the specific region, Crianzas must be aged in oak for at least a year and then a year in bottle. Paired well with lentil soup and a panini at Uvarara.

recently found a "deal" on some wine. know I have encouraged people to check vintage when buying whites and I should have followed my own advice, but it was such a good deal - or so I thought. You know what they say, if a deal appears to be too good to be true - IT PROBABLY IS! But I figured I'd take a shot. OH well.

When you ask people, worldwide, how to deal with a hangover, their first answer is usually the hair of the dog.  I was recently made aware of an interesting article about hangovers in the New Yorker.  Needless to say I do not condone drinking in excess, but every once in a while it happens - and leads to the inevitable hangover. 

How should one deal with such a situation? I attended an Israeli wine tasting at a local cultural center earlier this week. The instructor spoke both about the Israeli wine industry as well as basic wine appreciation. Shortly thereafter we tried the first wine, a sauvignon blanc.  One should always decant red wine. was actually a full 750ml.

YES, there is a fine line between not enough visits and too many visits, but on a whole, it is what it is - DEAL WITH IT or start hiring caterers so that you can do all your dining in your home and dictate exactly how the servers should do their jobs. If this were consistently true, then I would side with Plamondon.

Really good deal Tormaresca Negroamaro Cabernet 2003 is a dry red wine from the Puglia region in southern Italy. The mix, a 70% Negroamaro and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon makes for an excellent blend. The former brings a dry bitterness to the table while the latter balances it all with its fruitiness. 13% alcohol and $8 range.

It's a great deal in the $8 range. Domaine Monte De Luz Carquera Tannat 2007. Uruguay and Tannat. two firsts for me, but I was pleasantly surprised. Dark ruby/violet in color and full bodied, this 100% tannat is juicy and full of aromas like plums, blackberries and smoky tar, laden with flavors of spice and jam.

The post, titled "Does Your Wine Need Viagra" deals primarily with the issue of alternative sources used by wine producers for imparting the OAK flavors to wines (chips, powders & staves instead of barrels). I just read a recent post by Eric Asimov of the New York Times on his blog The Pour. My report on my day in Sonoma coming soon.

This honestly is a very good deal, in that a bottle of perfectly mature wine from a top producer from other wine regions usually costs much more. I only began cellaring wine a few years ago, so if I drink a mature wine at home it means that I bought a wine that some one else cellared for me. Not that they're sub-par, they are not. Inspiring.

understand that the stats can be misleading - if I went through a case of one particular wine because I got a great deal, well that will skew things. When I was thinking about splurging on wine, I also started wondering about my overall drinking habits. know what I've been drinking lately, but what about over the past two years?

nice deal in the $8 range, it has 12.5% Italy • This Casal Thaulero Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2006 red wine from Abruzzo is a nice 100% Montepulciano , ruby red in color, very dry, soft aromas with notes of sour berries. alcohol. photo from Casal Thaulero website

think that says to me that they have much more confidence that they will get a good deal. There was a time when ordering a house wine at a restaurant would be a gamble. You could just imagine the owners gathering all the unfinished bottles and siphoning them into a big carafe in the back room. hope that only happened in my imagination.

Many of my contemporaries have young kids and are dealing with this issue all in their own way. I recently blogged about proposals to lower the drinking age in several states (" States Weigh Lower Drinking Age "), many with some caveats. As a teen I remember drinking too much at a seder. But there should be more. Something like that.

Italy • ©2008 photo Dave Trieger This clean deep ruby red Sangiovese Chianti has aromas of ripe fresh fruits and flavors of cherry, tangy strawberry and plums. very good deal for $11. went back and had a glass the following day and have to say this wine opened beautifully, so I'll change that to a "great" deal for the price

I have been asked by countless people which wines I would recommend they check out for Passover, so I thought it appropriate to blog for the masses. am not going to go into ALL kosher wines but I will discuss where my passion lay, Israeli wines. The first price point you may ask about is the UNDER $10 range. Buy it up, drink it and be proud.

rdustin on March 19, 2008 05:16 PM I remember a gal once wanted to get closer to me. that was a deal-breaker.does that count? AC on March 19, 2008 09:40 PM When I read about such situations, Im almost glad I have serious smelling problems. Dominatrix du Vin on March 23, 2008 07:29 PM Hey, Cute Dominatrix, It might be cultural.

» California Style and Corisons No Show Girls March 20, 2008 Still on the California mission, my next stop was the Skurnik tasting. Mr. Stewart told me with a great deal of pride how he sold off the 05 vintage and wouldnt bottle it under his own name. Runescape Gold on June 16, 2008 05:39 PM Post a commentTo be continued.

It has been a while since I've posted/found a wine deal, but this one seems to fit the bill. The Bleasdale Cabernet Sauvignon Mulberry Tree 2004 was given a 91 by the Wine Advocate. have not tried it but is being sold at the retailer linked above for $12.84.  Other online retailers advertise it for between $15-$18.  Have a great weekend.

And the fish boat carries Peconic bay oysters, which are half the size of a Malpeque, and hopefully easier to deal with. Have you ever tried to open an oyster? Not a simple task, my friend. This I learned the other night when my pal Adam came over for dinner and brought a dozen Malpeques in tow. So.what did we drink with our oysters?

So when I saw a few bottles at Prospect Wine Shop for $46, it felt like a deal and I grabbed one. NV Egly-Ouriet Brut "Les Vignes de Vrigny ," $46, Michael Skurnik Wines. This wine is unusual in that it is 100% Pinot Meunier, a grape that is more often part of the blend in Champagne and only very rarely appears on its own. Glad I did, too.

©photo 2008 Dave Trieger Italy • The grapes are 90% Sangiovese with the remainder a mix of Malvasia nera, Colorino , Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the original Chianti regions, Rufina. that being said, a $15-20 price tag is not a bad deal at all Pairs well with roasted meats and aged cheeses.

 Quick wine deal. I've never had this wine before but the 2004 Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape apparently given a 91 by Wine Spectator & priced here at $30 seems to be a good deal for CDP lovers.  It is sold elsewhere online for between $36.50-$45.  Happy wine bargain hunting!

As to the deal, it is priced at $8.67 The second deal is for a blend. Either way it is not a bad deal and probably worth a try. Got a couple of interesting wine offer emails over the weekend. And two stood out, as they were priced to TRY. The first is a Petit Sirah from California. PS I love you - The PS being for Petit Sirah).

photo ©2008 by Kristen Trieger Monte Antico Toscano 2004 IGT • This red wine by Italian wine specialist Neil Empson and winemaker Franco Bernabei is made from 85% Sangiovese , 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. This wine is a great deal at about $10 alcohol, on the nose are black cherry, chocolate, spice, earth, leather and plums.

NOT A BIG DEAL of course but I MUCH prefer to do my own pouring.  This past Wednesday I visited two wine bars.  One was with a young woman after work and the other was with yet another young woman somewhat later in the evening. The first wine bar was a South African wine bar which I have previously mentioned.  Which I very much appreciated. 

See [link]. Varietal Wines & Spirits described Monte Bello this way: "The Monte Bello (originally Monte Bello Cabernet; until 1975, 100% cabernet) is the wine that introduced Ridge to the world, and the world to Ridge. It is a blend of bordeaux varietals. Every decade has its high points. Taste and opinions differ.

But the reason I felt compelled to write about this deal is that it is an UNDER $15 bottle of wine. The following wine caught my attention for a few reasons. And none of them were taste (I haven't had the opportunity to try it), or the insane price for which it is being sold. But here no barrels were used.  suggest you do the same.

February 19, 2008 The Climate Change in Spain, was a rather emotional panel. Plant any grape where you want and use technology to deal with the consequences. wolfgang wolfgang on February 19, 2008 06:53 PM Rants are always welcome here! Alice on February 19, 2008 06:54 PM Alice, Quoted you on todays blog--preach it!

Furthermore however, Australia has been dealing with a severe drought which has led to much smaller than usual fruit output.  Although $37 is a lot for a bottle of wine, when others are selling the same bottle for NO LESS THAN $45 and as much as $70 the $37 price tag doesn't seem so bad. prices.

Global Warming not only means a warmer earth in parts but also wildly unpredictable climates, something business, as they dont have souls of farmers, cant deal with. Hank on February 16, 2008 04:09 PM Post a commentThis is the second day and up til, now, 10:00 on Saturday morning, its been been fascinating. guess I was wrong.

Rolland guided tasting » The Winners in Global Warming February 16, 2008 Bruo Prats was up after the coffee break. The significant change is a great deal of hot days, it has made the yields more reliable and natural alcohol is up to 9%. In case you dont know him, he is the former owner of Cos Estournel. Better to use herbicide?"

Not cheap at $30, but seemingly a good deal where others are asking $35, $40 & even $42. Sadly this is yet another wine I have not had the opportunity to try, so I can only recommend it on the basis of it being priced better here than in other places I found it for sale. It can be found elsewhere online for between $33-$42. 

I'm still recovering from sleep deprived trip out West, but want to post a quick wine deal before the Hallmark Valentine holiday. So $15 seems to be a pretty good deal. Bonny Doon's Muscat Vin Glaciere is a dessert wine made (in the style of Ice wine) by a producer I have spoken of before and think highly of. Enjoy!

And for $50 I got to sample 6 excellent wines, so in my book it's a great deal. Most of the wines I talk about in this blog don't go for more that $20, But last weekend I treated myself to a tasting at Italian Wine Merchants (Founded by Sergio Esposito, Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich) and sampled six wines from various regions in Italy.

But since I don't need any excuses, I'll just get to today's deal. The deal of the day has the retailer selling it for ONLY (for those richie riches of you out there) $89.82. I'm sorry if I haven't had too many deep & insightful wine related posts lately. It is a 2003 Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon. Happy Happy.GO

I am still recovering from my NY Giants HUGE 17-14 Superbowl upset of the 18-1 New England Patriots, but I have just come across a decent wine deal I want to let you know about. As to the deal, it sells at many retail outlets for between $7-$10.  The email "deal" I received speaks of a regular price of $10, on sale for $7. 

Now we finally have a deal.  It is not cheap, but it is a bottle which elsewhere is being sold in the $60-$80 range, being sold here for UNDER $40.  I might even have to splurge outside of my normal price range to pick up a bottle or two. It is a Montes "Folly" Syrah 2004, selling for $37.95.  Enjoy & happy weekend wine drinking!

A quick post. just looked at an offer I got for a reserve Shiraz from Australia. They advertise the shiraz as "extremely limited - 1 bottle per person". What I discovered was interesting. The site DOES allow you to buy more than 1. Maybe this is in fact a very limited wine.

Deal # 1 - 2006 Kofererhof Muller Thurgau. Deal # 2 - 2005 Bibi Graetz Casamatta - For sale for $9.49, made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Lo & Behold, I am compelled to eat my words. Granted you may not be STEALING these wines from the retailers, but searches revealed higher prices being charged elsewhere. sale" price $14.99.

have received my requisite 5+ daily emails offering tremendous deals on fabulous wines.BLAH BLAH BLAH. But I will persevere.and find you good wine deals I will!!! Well loyal readers, I have not forgotten about those of you who have asked for insight into good wine buys. DON'T LEAP HERE. Until then, happy drinking

Friday, January 11, 2008 Three Tier Battles - A Talk with Tom Wark and Craig Wolf. The enormous contributions tell me that the wholesalers understand that a great deal is at stake and they are willing to spend what it takes to protect a regulatory scheme that functions to keep them awash in cash. link]. That is the American way.

So I'm going to be one of those unfashionable people who will order a Santa Maddalena (the name of the DOC), and you're going to have to just deal with it. I went back to Black Mountain Wine House , this time with an old buddy, and we grabbed prime seats at the bar for the evening. Turned out to be a real winner. They're all like that.

will try and start off with todays best deal shortly. OK.went through a bunch of emails and there was one deal that seemed to stand out.  I receive somewhere in the neighborhood of 6-8 emails/day from various online wine retailers. Hope this proves to be valuable to some of you. STAY TUNED. BUY HERE. Have a great weekend.

And here in the US, you don't have to deal with the social connotations of ordering Pineau, as you would in France. Imagine a night out on the town, walking into a hip club, a couple of lovely gents or ladies at the bar, whatever your preference. What on earth are you thinking, pal?!? Maybe they order apricot schnapps over there.

What's the big deal? It is a really big deal, as it turns out. If you're anything like me then you've been thinking recently about non-dosage Champagne. mean, who wouldn't be - it's such an interesting issue. Non-dosage Champagne has no sweetener added to the wine used to top up the bottle after disgorgement. No sugar?

No big deal. Wow does Spain have a cool viticultural history; which is of course tied directly to her political and economical history. want to talk about a wine that we just entered into our inventory at the shop. And yes it is Spanish. It is a garnacha one hundred percent and it is vibrant and approachable and awesome and it's.get Hmmmmm.I

for a couple of decades now and the fad has worn off a bit but when Miles voiced his proclamation it only sealed the deal ( I have a theory that I'm not able to dive too far into in this post but you can check out these links for ramblings on merlot versus pinot noir ). So the Alphabet City Wine Co. We hope to continue on the assist. Cheers

So here's the deal. The United States as of 2010 (some say 2008) will be the number one wine consuming country in the world. am going to just put it out there and see what comes of it. Pinot noir is huge right now. Sideways helped that happen. So I see the U.S. feel that the 1990's were good and bad to merlot in the United States.