We did get in to do a little shopping while a make shift tasting area was being moved back indoors. Well, we had places to go and people to see, so back on the road heading for Dr. Konstantin Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars. We did not taste the Merlot or the Lemberger, but were amazed with the Gruner Veltliner and the Pinot Noir. MORE >>

In the late 90's I added Pinot Grigio and Voigner to my limited white wine list. At least wine shopping was easy, my selection was not vast, actually very slim. That was until 2009 when I bought a nice Italian vin rosso from Damiani Wine Cellars. To understand you will have to know where I came from as far as my wine experience. MORE >>

After two months of laying around, drinking coffee, tea, water and gatorade and laying off the good stuff I am beginning to feel the need for a long day of wine shopping, but the fridge is full and I will just have to do my part in making room for more. Getting time to clean out the old wine fridge. Here the grapes for Frascati are grown. 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 >>

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 >>