I've been putting together mixed cases at one of my favorite retail shops, Chambers Street Wines. Here are my favorites right now (prices are with the 10% mixed case discount): Whites 2008 Benaza Monterrei Gode llo , $11.70, Jose Pastor Selections, Vinos & Gourmet Imports. This wine is 90% Merlot from Bordeaux. or $13.50 MORE >>

In 1973 he and his brother worked the land and sold their first vintage--157 cases of 1973 Chardonnay - to Phil Faight of Groezinger's Wine Shop in Yountville who in turn sold to a small audience of premium wine drinkers who visited Napa on weekends. "So what did the first winery look like?" cakebread cake. MORE >>

Released in May with a suggested retail of $24, but you can shop and find on-line for as low as $17. Last March I posted a press release on a new collection of artisan wines in an innovative attractive new package. have since tasted a Monthaven Chardonnay (California) and this past week the Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). MORE >>

We did get in to do a little shopping while a make shift tasting area was being moved back indoors. Mark was smiling widely tasting both the Dr. Frank and the Salmon Run Chardonnay while I could just not believe the 2008 Dr. Konstantin Frank Meritage. also enjoyed the 2008 Meritage. Our first stop was at Hunt Country Vineyards. MORE >>

If I remember right, it was a take it or leave it, nothing special, too many other fine wines, don't shop for wine. It's been a few years since I tasted Carmenere. My last review confirmed that feeling, but in a very serious attempt to expand a lazy palate I purchased a few different labels to compare. The first was disappointing. MORE >>