The Marques de Concha Casa, at $20, was definitely the best of the three, although the Casillero del Diablo was a great buy. This is the third of the Carmenere wines I tasted this month. As I stated in my previous two articles, Carmenere is one of the wines I've pushed aside in the past, but have placed on a list to re-examine in 2010. MORE >>

Not too many decades ago, nefarious producers and negotiants used inexpensive wine from the south of France to add volume to Pinot Noir from Burgundy. and for Mr. Russel-Pinot, aged White Churchill White Port and Vintage - Grahams 1980 port. Guests at the 21 Club. Did you know that the U.S. in 2004 alone. MORE >>

A few weeks ago, I reviewed a Fingerlakes red table wine from Damiani Wine Cellars of Hector, NY. And it was a no-brainer that when I found a Pinot Noir from Damiani that I quickly brought one home and just as quick uncorked it. The 2006 Damiani Pinot Noir as solidified that belief. Here's what I mean by that. MORE >>

Although ready to drink now, the vibrant acidity of this wine will reward additional cellar aging. Definitely a wine I am going to stock up on. I am just going to begin by saying the Clos Du Bois Calcaire 2006 is probably the best Chardonnay I have ever had. Made me feel good, I don't win that often. Drink now through 2011." MORE >>

Our first stop was at Damiani Wine Cellars. put this stop first because it is definitely my favorite New York winery. short ride north of Damiani is the Red Newt Cellars. took home a bottle of the Classic Pinot Noir and the Ingle Vineyards Cabernet Franc. bit pricey but one of those 'have to have' wines. MORE >>