Today I opened an organic Zin from Bonterra Vineyards in Mendocino County. It was also organic, and I am becoming fond of organic wines. It will take a lot of testing or tasting to prove that organic grown grapes makes a difference in quality of a wine and I'm ready to volunteer as a test subject, someday! Alcohol 14.5% MORE >>

This Syrah is absolutely incredible!”. Given the incredible backdrop described above, you might expect that the Syrah served to a guest would be elegant and balanced. The Syrah, which just won accolades from Wine Spectator magazine, is about $15 in the American market and produced right on this fabulous estate. News S. MORE >>

Christophe began by explaining the popularity of Rhone style wines - they are food friendly delicious, and increasingly many producers are organic/biodynamic. Nicolas is passionate about terroir, and in his presentation showed the many ways he makes his wines more organic/earth friendly. 100% Syrah. MORE >>

So much so, at half time of game, I got on-line and ordered more Atwater Cab-Merlot and Syrah. Sometimes when you least expect it, you open what may becomes your new favorite bottle of wine. Tonight I opened one of my remaining bottles of Finger Lakes wine purchased at my last tour in December. blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. MORE >>

Jaime Wolff of Chambers Street Wines hosted, and he and David Bowler organized the wines, mostly. Noël Verset made wines in Cornas that for many people define the potential greatness of the Northern Rhône and of Syrah. He grew an old Syrah clone called La Petite Syrah , a clone known for aromatic complexity. Delicious. MORE >>