have three Ravenscroft glasses, for example, that I use for Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Unfortunately I had only three Riedel Sommelier Series Burgundy bowls, so I drank from a Riedel Oregon Pinot Noir glass - no problem. From the Oregon Pinot Noir glass the wine for some reason showed more alcohol on the nose and on the palate. MORE >>

Te Muna Road Vineyard Craggy Range Pinot Noir, 2009, New Zealand From the region of Martinborough, 100% Pinot Noir grapes are fermented in open-top tanks followed by aging in 33% new French oak barriques for 10 months. The wines were from California, Italy, France and New Zealand. Great deal at $10. SRP $40. Beautiful. MORE >>

This wine helped us two on our goal to the Wine Century Club since it has 40% Kékfrankos, 30% cabernet franc, 15% syrah, 5% Kekoporto, 5% pinot noir, 5% cabernet sauvignon. The most recent session of my six-week introductory wine class at NYU wrapped up last week. It is an assignment! Good times! Any vegetarians in the house? MORE >>

Blackstone Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir 2009. With its velvet texture, nose of well sorted fresh grapes, and fresh flavors, this is a well balanced New World Pinot that can match many foods, especially salmon, pork, rare duck. Mazzocco Sonoma Petite Syrah Aguilera 2007. Macari Sauvignon Blanc 2009. Macari Riesling 2009. 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 >>