Although I wasn't thrilled with the bulk of what was on display, I enjoyed tasting some great wines that were new to me. But last week I participated in a Wine and Spirits tasting of wines from the South of France. In October I went to the Domaine Select Wine Estates Grand Portfolio Tasting. Remy de Provence. loved this wine! C'mon.speak MORE >>

Unlike a vineyard you might have seen in Napa or France, that long-ago winter the vines were coiled up like gnarled, sage snakes, waiting to strike at the first sign of spring. And indeed, Santorini had to wait a decade or more to produce the wines that are now so proudly sold in many top wine shops around America. MORE >>

The blog started out in 2008 only as fun thing to do and to give my new wine affiliate web site it's first link. That did not come close to changing when I moved to within one hour of the New York Finger Lakes region. At least wine shopping was easy, my selection was not vast, actually very slim. was afraid to open them. MORE >>

also have become more interested in the wines of France. My best Rosé - Heron Hill Cabernet Franc Dry Rosé 2006. Although known primarily for white wines, the Finger Lakes does very well with Cab Franc and Lemberger and their red blends. Now a new year has begun and new goals must be set. Now for my best of 2010. MORE >>

My wife Shirley and a best family friend Donna set out to taste some great wines, enjoy some great scenery, have a delicious diner and spend a little cash in one of the most beautiful regions of New York. This is another of the new wineries in the region that is producing some of the Finger Lakes best. mean Damn! mean O sh*t. MORE >>