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Mr. Burgundy Weighs in on Henri Boillot's White Burgundy

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Tenuta Le Querce Aglianico del Vulture Il Viola 2006

A statement about the 2006 Il Viola: "It is not to be missed" Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate A Barolo-like wine for 1/2 the price!! The region of Basilicata Tenuta Le Querce are experts at producing excellent Aglianico, an ancient variety that grows ... more

Spectacular Wines From Anderson's Conn Valley!

Conn Valley Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Robert Parker 94 Pts! "Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignons taste like the best young Bordeaux in great vintages". Robert Parker Arriving Thursday, June 25th The Vineyards at Conn Valley The new vintage of Conn Valley's Estate ... more

Don't Miss These Wines From Pierre Usseglio!

The long awaited 2007 Rhones are slowly but surely making their way into the marketplace, much to the delight of wine lovers everywhere. The vintage has received a tremendous amount of positive press: From Robert Parker: "In Issue 179, I profiled the finest ... more

2005 Mas de l'Ecriture - Cuvee Emotion

On the Menu at the Michelin 3-Star Eugenie les Bains! Our friend Pascal Fulla emailed me recently to tell us his wine was on Michel Guerard's 3-Star Eugenie les Bains wine list. The last time Bob and I had dinner at super-chef Michel ... more

Tom Lubbe and Domaine Matassa

Matassa Vineyard NOT YET IN STOCK! WILL BE ARRIVING WEEK OF 6/1. WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ORDERS. While tasting wines with one of our suppliers the other day, I came across two wines which were unfamiliar to me. The wines were very different, ... more

The Spectacular Wines of Tasca d'Almerita

Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate: "Tasca d'Almerita is a consistently reliable source for delicious wines from Sicily." Amanda Donnelly, Giuseppi Tasca d'Amerita & Chuck Russo pictured above. Last Friday, we had a unique and extraordinary opportunity to experience an authentic Sicilian food and ... more

Marchetti Late Harvest Verdicchio 2006

ARRIVING FRIDAY, MAY 22 As most of you know by now, every so often I get behind a particular wine and can't sing enough praises about it. Well, this email is about one of those such wines. I tasted this wine last week, ... more

Domaine Guintrandy Cotes du Rhone Villages-Visan Les Deves 2007

ARRIVING TUESDAY, MAY 19th Note: This is a new supply of a December sell-out. Don't miss it (or re-stock while you can). "2007: Throughout the southern Rhone, 2007 is the greatest vintage I have tasted in my thirty years working in that region." ... more

Two Special Reds From Bodega Catena Zapata

Nicolas and Laura Catena Over the past 20 years, Nicolas Catena and daughter Laura, together with their vineyard management team, have worked tirelessly in the discovery, identification, and development of key microclimates in the high altitude wine country of Mendoza, Argentina. The in ... more

Couly Dutheil Rene Couly Rose 2008

Arnaud and his father in the Couly Dutheil cellars This Rose with its nervy charm and Cabernet Franc essence will completely win you over. You will be passing up your favorite summer white for it, I promise. And, you do know that pouring ... more

The Perfect Food and Wine Pairing For Spring!

Shrimp with Sugar Snap Peas Paired With Dopff and Irion Crustaces 2007 Reg. $11.99 On Sale $8.99 The Spring and Summer months are my favorite time to cook. This past weekend, I purchased my herbs, which I cannot wait to start using! The ... more

Domaine Mourchon Grande Reserve Cotes du Rhone Villages-Seguret 2006 - Wine Spectator 91 Points

Walter in his hilltop vineyards at Domaine Mourchon A Wine Spectator "Insider" wine of the week. In my preview copy of the Wine Spectator "editors' most exciting new wines" I spotted one of our favorites: Domaine de Mourchon Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret ... more

Domaine de la Bodiniere Muscadet 2007

Cool, Crisp and Always Refreshing Muscadet's tall bottle - One of France's best values for refreshing (and surprisingly interesting) everyday white wine. Sur lie a mark of more intense Muscadet. I was at a tasting recently and immediately perked up when I saw ... more

Couly Dutheil La Baronnie Madeleine 2005

Our last email promotion for this wine was one of our best ever! A new (and last) supply of the wine Wine Spectator Rated 92 in their Best Wine Values of France issue. This is what they said about Couly Dutheil's Chinon Special ... more

Delicious, Inexpensive Dinner Idea!

Times are tough, and people are cutting back. This doesn't mean we have to stop enjoying ourselves. "Fun", more than ever, is important. But today, our ways of having fun are a little different than a year ago. One of my current, favorite ... more

2006 Rully Blanc Premier Cru from Eric Suremain

Eric and Dominique de Suremain in the Rully vineyards You will probably never catch Eric de Suremain in a coat and tie. You're far more likely to catch him bent double in the vineyard peering at his vines. Making great wine is the ... more

Domaine Lavigne Saumur Champigny 2007

The Ancient Saumur Chateau above the Loire River ARRIVING FRIDAY MARCH 6th It's doing it again. I'll be out shoveling before long. It's late afternoon so I'm starting to think about dinner and what wine I'll be drinking and right now, I can ... more

Domaine Mourchon Cotes du Rhone Grande Reserve 2005

The area around Mourchon This is a great vintage and Domaine de Mourchon 2005 Cotes du Rhone Villages-Seguret Grand Reserve is one of the top wines in the the vintage. The Wine Specator rated it 91 in their annual Rhone review. 2005 is ... more

Chateau Lagrave-Aubert Cotes de Castillon 2005

For as long as I can turn up these fabulous 2005 petit chateau Bordeaux, I'm going to be snatching them up. When Bordeaux says they have produced their finest vintage ever, I get on board; sadly, these wines are not going to be ... more

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007

Wine Spectator 93 Pts Hamilton Russell Vineyards is the most southerly wine Estate in South Africa, nearest to the sea. The winery makes only Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, to which the terroir is best suited. Their wines are regarded as the best in ... more

Bodegas Caro Amancaya 2007

A vineyard in Mendoza Bodegas Caro is a partnership between Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite and the Catena family. The idea was conceived in 1988, and their plan was to create a wine which would be a melding of the Argentine and French cultures, ... more

Phillippe Kubler Makes the Pinot Blanc (and Riesling) of My Dreams

The Alsatian vineyards and villages **The wine will arrive Jan 9th** Wine Spectator rates the Alsace harvest in 2007 a straight A! "After earning his oenology degree from Bordeaux, and a stage at Cloudy Bay, young Philippe Kubler - whom I did not ... more

Chateau Puy Arnaud Maureze 2005 Cotes de Castillon

Jean Luc Thunevin & wife Murielle Grab this! It's a 2005 Bordeaux and it less than $20 per bottle. Now, that's a sweet combination. If you loved the 2002 and 2003 of this wine, can you imagine what you're going to think about ... more

JJ Vincent Marie Antoinette Pouilly Fuisse 2006

Last Friday, in the New York Times, Eric Asimov did a piece on Pouilly Fuisse. He entitled his tasting report "Pouilly Fuisse: A Fallen Superstar Earns New Respect". For this tasting, the wine panel sampled 25 wines from Pouilly Fuisse. The panel's Number ... more

New From Bourgueil

Domaine du Rochouard Bourgueil Cuvee Coteau 2006 The Bourgueil Vineyards (DK Images) This wine is new and it is great, but before I say more, I am going to start off with some pronunciation tips because a wine that is hard to pronounce ... more

Denis Dubourdieu Makes Magic in Margaux

Chateau d'Arsac on the Margaux border: source of all the Winemaker's Collection Wines Robert Parker on cuvee #2 "This enticing project was instituted by the Bordeaux negociant, Bordeaux Millesimes, under the moniker of "Once Upon a Wine." Each year a wine will be ... more

Turkey Day Case - 4 Different Wines with Something For Everyone!

A mini wine collection to get you through the holidays Hey, Tom, help us out. What's the Thanksgiving wine this year? Burgundy? Bordeaux? Loire? If Tom could do more than gobble, I'm sure he would say, there is no right answer to this ... more

Domaine Vigneau Chevreau Cuvee Silex Vouvray 2006

The Vouvray wine cellars in the River Cliffs. Photo Claes Lofgren. ETA 11/7/08 I'm starting to think that Vouvray is America's favorite French white wine . Nobody seems to be able to get enough of it. Of course, there are a lot of ... more

Serge Laporte's Sancerre 2007 from Chavignol

White Wine Country - The Sancerre vineyards with the hilltop village in the distance Arriving 10/30/08 Sancerre is absolutely one of my favorite wines. When i see a glass coming my way my spirits soar, but my heart doesn't race for just any ... more

Two Spectacular Bargains Not To Miss!

Mas Que Vino Ercavio Roble 2006 Wine Advocate 91 Pts Reg. $14.99 On Sale $11.99 Martin Codax Cuatro Pasos Mencia Bierzo 2006 Wine Advocate 90 Pts. Reg. $19.99 On Sale $14.99 By the case $12.99 Both Wines Will be Arriving Tomorrow! Just minutes ... more

Aric and La Baronne From Domaine Ligneres

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Outstanding Values From Portugal!

At Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal Of course, when one thinks of Portugese wine, Porto naturally comes to mind. Even collectors of fine Port rarely think of Portugal as producing anything else worthy of attention. But this couldn't be further from the truth. The ... more

Presidial 2006 - Jean-Luc Thunevin

Master Garagiste Produces a Brilliant Everyday Bordeaux (Again) By Cynthia Hurley Winemaker Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle in their St Emilion Garden The 2006 Presidial Bordeaux has arrived! Some people came back for thirds on this wine last year. We kept the 2005s flowing ... more

Gems From Robert Craig!

Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 At the Winery In November 2006, The Wine Spectator named Robert Craig a "Top 50 Napa Cabernet Winery". The ranking is based on ratings garnered over the past ... more

Awesome Wines From Joe and Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali!

Bastianich Friulano 2007 La Mozza I Perazzi Morellino di Scansano 2006 These delicious wines come from world-renowned celebrity chefs Joe and Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali. The Bastianich Friulano comes specifically from Azienda Agricola Bastianich, a property founded in 1997 by Lidia and ... more

Spanish Favorites!

Two Reds We Love To Sell! At Bodegas Juan Gil The origin of Bodegas Juan Gil dates back to 1916, when Juan Gil Jimenez (great-grandfather of the present generation) became involved in wine and built a winery right in the heart of Jumilla. ... more

Some Shining Stars From Grgich Hills

As of 2006, the vineyards at Grgich Hills are certified organic. As of 2007, they are certified Biodynamic. Mike Grgich, now 85, still oversees daily operations at the Grgich Hills Winery. He first gained international recognition at the now famous "Paris Tasting" of ... more

Brace Yourself For the August Heat

Muscadet Sevres et Maine From Chateau La Touche By Cynthia Hurley That's right. You can probably have two bottles of Muscadet for the price of one bottle of that Chardonnay you've been drinking. Believe me, I'm never one to choose quantity over quality, ... more

Two Whites To Help Beat the Heat!

It's hot-hot-hot - the perfect time of year to enjoy some spectacular refreshing whites. I love to uncork a bottle (or unscrew) the moment I get home from work. A crisp, light white is what I enjoy most while preparing dinner in the ... more

Couly Dutheil Rene Couly Rose 2007

Whee! This is a Beauty From The Loire! By Cynthia Hurley Available and in store now! The Chateau Chinon and lower village on the banks of the Vienne River I expected to like this Rose, because when Arnaud Couly of Domaine Couly-Dutheil makes ... more

Wine Spectator's #1 Wine to Serve With Pizza!

First Drop First Love Red 2006 "Great American Pizza" was the feature topic in the June 30th issue of The Wine Spectator. Harvey Steinman wrote a great article offering dozens of wallet-friendly red wines that pair wonderfully with pizza. His number one choice? ... more

Two Unique Whites From Spain! WA 90!

Tight clusters of Godello grapes on the vine If you are tired of the usual Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs, why not try something new this summer? The perfect place to turn for affordable, outstanding whites is Spain. For example, have you tried Godello? ... more

The Crios Wines of Susana Balbo

"Although Susana Balbo's Crios offerings are the declassified lots from her more expensive "signature" wines, they make no apologies. They rank among the best values from my Argentina wine tastings". Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate I absolutely love these wines! Incredible value - ... more

Domaine Jamet Bourgueil Cuvee Carroi Rozeau 2006!

It's Here. Summer Can Begin! By Cynthia Hurley Cabernet Franc Vineyards Okay, this next paragraph may sound familiar to some of you die-hard Bourgueilians who've been buying this wine for years, but I didn't want to delete it for fear of losing newcomers ... more

Terrabianca Campaccia 2004

Please place your orders by 1 pm, Thursday, July 10th to receive our special offer on this outstanding Tuscan beauty! (The price will be going back up!!) A guesthouse at the winery Most of you are familiar with this particular wine, as it ... more

Outstanding Summer Sippers!

Crossroads Winery Crossroads Winery is a boutique winery founded in 1990, and located in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. The team's vision is to craft wines that convey superb primary fruit character, complexity, and are true to the variety, climate and soil. It is ... more

Domaine Jougla Rose 2007

The Saint Chinian market. A bottle of Rose and ten minutes here and you've got the perfect summer picnic. Here we go again. Last summer I imported my first Rose. I always loved Rose on my trips to the south of France where ... more

Puy Galland Cotes de Francs 2005

A Beautifully Structured Little Gem Nurtured by Michel Rolland's Team From the "Best Bordeaux Vintage Ever" Undiscovered Cotes de Francs Vineyards Cotes de Francs. A rolling, green part of Right Bank Bordeaux that's producing some of Bordeaux's least known but most amazing little ... more

Monte Antico Rosso 2004

A Pocket-Friendly Super-Tuscan! "...An Outstanding Value". Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 88 Pts. Monte Antico is a propietary label of Neil and Maria Empson. One of Italy's most prestigious winemakers, Franco Bernabei, has led them in making their own mark on Tuscan soil. ... more

Do Not Miss Bangin' Red 2005!

It's summertime, and I'm thinking of Barbequed Ribs on the Grill. I just made some the other night, topped with a Chipotle BBQ sauce. They were delicious. Only one thing was missing - the 2005 Bangin Red! We did not yet have it ... more

Jean-Pierre Auvigue (oh-veeg): Magnificent Macon Villages 2006

The Macon Villages Vineyards that surround every village in the area There is nothing like being in Macon on a warm, spring day. The country restaurants disgorge their patrons all over their front yards into the sunshine. The chilled silver buckets with crisp, ... more

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

We've had such tremendous success with the 2005 Phelps Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, that we can't help but promote it a third time! We are thrilled to be able to offer it again at the low sale price of $39.99 (Regularly $59.99)! So many ... more

Couly Dutheil Cuvee La Baronnie Madeleine 2005

The Couly Dutheil Chinon vineyards during harvest If you bought some of this last year - here is a chance to re-stock. If you have not had this wine do not miss it. Wine Spectator Recognizes a Couly Dutheil's release of a Chinon ... more

Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Chimney Rock Estate In 1980, Chimney Rock Winery was created with the goal of competing with some of the world's best wines - specifically Bordeaux. The distinctive character of Chimney Rock's wines comes from the extraordinary location: Napa Valley's smallest, and possibly most ... more

Cat Amongst Pigeons From the Barossa Valley

"All four of the Cat Amongst Pigeon wines offer phenomenal value..." - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate Cat Amongst the Pigeons is owned by Rosedale Winery, which is a subsidiary of Barossa Vines Ltd. The grapes are 100% Barossa Valley, and are 100% ... more

Chateau Villars 2005 Fronsac

Thierry Gaudrie had a great success in 2005 at Chateau Villars in Fronsac ARRIVING FRIDAY, MAY 23. Grab it while it lasts! Villars is a hot and affordable 2005 Bordeaux, to date the finest vintage that Bordeaux has ever produced, and that is ... more

Nobilo Regional Collection Marlborlough Sauvignon Blanc 2007

From one of New Zealand's oldest and most respected wineries comes this delightful Sauvignon Blanc. The Nobilo family was very effective in persuading the New Zealand wine industry to veer away from producing hybrid grape varieties and fortified wines, to a higher level ... more

Domaine Lavigne in Saumur Champigny

Harvest in the Loire - the source of some of the best bistro wines "Loire lovers can expect harmony, fruit and finesse from the 2006 vintage." -Decanter Magazine "The wines are lovely showing great fruit and freshness." -Tom Stevenson Wine Report I've got ... more

One of Our Favorite Spanish Reds!

Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica 2005 "A Great Value..." - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate I have a handful of wines that are my favorite to promote year after year. These are terrific wines, reasonably priced, that have developed a strong following from one ... more

In the Right Bank Drinking a New 2005

The beautiful and well managed vinyards outside St. Emilion "Bordeaux's beautiful baby - a tasting of more than 600 wines makes it clear - the 2005 vintage is a classic "Classic" is The Wine Spectator's highest category - 95-100}. The reds are some ... more

My Regular Chardonnay Alternative - Yes, We Need One

2006 Vouvray From Benoit Gautier By Cynthia Hurley Vouvray aging in the ancient Vouvray caves I'm always astounded at the number of cases of Vouvray I have to cram into my containers arriving from France. I guess I shouldn't be surprised at the ... more

Impressive Wines From Portugal!

Of course, when one thinks of Portugese wine, Porto naturally comes to mind. Even collectors of fine Port rarely think of Portugal as producing anything else worthy of attention. But this couldn't be further from the truth. Portugal has the oldest appellation - ... more

Two Of Italy's Finest Super-Tuscans

Superb Reds From Antinori and Tenute Sette Ponti! The Sette Ponti estate, originally purchased in 1957 as a hunting retreat by architect Alberto Moretti, lies in the heart of the Chianti zone. Today, the property belongs to his son, Antonio. Winemaking is fairly ... more

Two Stunning Reds From Domaine Coursodon

Insider's Smart Buy in the Northern Rhone By Cynthia Hurley "The 2005 St.-Joseph, his basic cuvee, is stunning stuff. Fresh, lively, with a deep ruby/purple color and notes of stones interwoven with flowers, red and black fruits, and plenty of licorice and earth, ... more

Bodegas Caro Amancaya 2006

Bodegas Caro is a joint venture between two of the biggest names in wine: Domaines Baron de Rothschild-Lafite in Bordeaux, and Catena in Argentina. They began with the production of Caro, a wine intended to marry the two cultures, and the two signature ... more

Highly Rated, World Class Wines From Goldschmidt

This past fall, we promoted the outstanding wines from Nick Goldschmidt. We had a great response from our customers, and the wines had not yet been rated. One Saturday afternoon, we were fortunate to have Goldschmidt's National Sales Manager, Ken Bryant, join us ... more

Celebrate Spring!

Chateau de la Bodiniere Muscadet 2006 Cool, Refreshing, Inexpensive Perfect Anytime. By Cynthia Hurley The Tall, Cool Green Muscadet bottle - Chateau de la Bodiniere I've got a big pot of moules on the stove steaming in their white wine and onion bath. ... more

Some Stand-Outs From Piedmont!

Wines From Paolo Scavino "At a recent tasting, I had the opportunity to taste over 100 wines, including those from a group of prestigious Piedmont producers. A select group of wines stood out from the crowd, particularly the wines of Paolo Scavino in ... more

Two Outstanding, Everyday Spanish Reds

Two of our favorite, and best-selling Spanish Reds are back in stock! Bodegas Juan Gil Monastrell 2005 Bodegas Zabrin Atteca Old Vines Garnacha 2006 The origin of Bodegas Juan Gil dates back to 1916, when Juan Gil Jimenez (great-grandfather of the present generation) ... more

A Great Everyday Red in an Exceptional Vintage

Couly Dutheil Chinon Rene Couly 2005 Storage in the ancient Couly Dutheil cellars Here is what The New York Times Wine Columnist Eric Asimov said this morning : "A Great Year Lifts an Unsung Region" "And make no mistake: 2005 was a great ... more

Delicious Wines From The Loire Valley

Domaine des Buissonnes Sancerre 2006 and Sautereau Sancerre Rose 2006 Buissonnes is a family estate in the Loire region of France, situated near the village of Sury en Vaux. The vineyards are located in the limestone rich soils in the valleys near the ... more

Rocket Science - From Two Of the Most Famous Names in Wine

"It doesn't take Rocket Science to make great wine, just great grapes" John Caldwell, World-Renowned Vineyard Owner Rocket Science Napa Valley Red Reg. $44.99 On Sale $35.99 By The Case $32.99 Vineyard owner John Caldwell and winemaker Philippe Melka are two men who ... more

Two Special Reds From Gaja

Ca'Marcanda is a wine venture created by wine icon Angelo Gaja. Gaja is internationally acknowledged as one of Italy's, and the world's, greatest wine-makers. The wines of Ca'Marcanda are made in Maremma, which lies along the Tuscan seaboard. Gaja's aim was to take ... more

Can it Be True? An Outstanding Port For An Everyday Price?

Quinta do Noval LB Port Robert Parker 91 Points! Reg. $19.99 On Sale $13.99!! Last Spring, we promoted this delicious 91 pointer for just $13.99 per bottle. Needless to say, the offer was a tremendous hit among our customers! We are happy to ... more

Very, Very Talented Winemaker Delivers in This Wonderful Vintage

Chateau La Roncheraie Cotes De Castillon, Bordeaux 2005 Written by Cynthia Hurley The right bank vineyards around Cotes de Castillon I had a glass each of Roncheraie Sereine and Roncheraie Prestige from the 2005 vintage last night while watching Sixty Minutes. Did Roger ... more

Great Value From Charles Mara

Maramonte Syrage Lot 7 2005 From Charles Mara It's easy to find an excellent bottle of wine for big $$$. But the most enjoyable and satisfying part of being in the wine industry is finding that gem that stands out, yet costs very ... more

Introducing Christophe Buisson

A 2005 White Burgundy From One Of Burgundy's Most Under-Valued Appellations by Cynthia Hurley Christophe's devotion to making the best wines from his small plots requires hand-picking and careful grape selection in the vineyard. This is time-consuming (and costly) but makes for better ... more

Noble Rot at a Bourgeois Price!

Chateau Saint Marc Sauternes 2003 Noble Rot at a Bourgeois Price By Cynthia Hurley The Sauternes grapes just before harvesting. The source of this very unique late harvest wine. Sauternes is no one-trick pony. On these cold New England winter nights, after dinner ... more

Special Pricing On A Napa Favorite!

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Reg. $59.99 Special Sale Price $39.99! Last October we offered a promotion on the Phelps Cabernet 2005 and sold a tremendous amount of this wine! Those of you who took advantage of that special offer, after tasting how ... more

A Winner CDR From Alain Jaume! On Sale $11.99!

Domaine Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Villages "Les Champauvins" 2005 Robert Parker 90 Pts The Jaume family has been in the business of creating wine for generations - specifically since 1826, when Mathieu Jaume decided to plant vines in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. In 1979, Alain ... more

A NY Times #1 Best Value Pick!

Domaine Cheysson, Clos Les Farges Chiroubles 2006 By Cynthia Hurley New York Times #1 "Best Value" Pick Chiroubles' favorite site above all the other Beaujolais Grand Cru Vineyards "Lively and substantial with flavors of berries, flowers, mineral and licorice." -Eric Asimov, wine columnist, ... more

RP 95! A Collectible at an Affordable Price!

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Cuvee 2005 ***Robert Parker 95 Points!*** A "Napa Valley Cheval Blanc look-alike" Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate On Sale $39.99 By the 6-pack $36.99 Todd and Ronene Anderson are the managers/operators of this world-class winery producing outstanding ... more

A Special Collector's Wine

Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2005 A true wine-lover's wine, the Beaucastel is a constant favorite among wine experts all over the world. Earning rave reviews year after year, the wine continues to please with its purity and natural expression of its ... more

A One-Of-A-Kind Napa Red! On Sale $16.99!

III Somms "Amitie" Napa Valley Red 2005 Everyone who receives this email loves wine - or you would not have signed up on our list! And, most likely, you receive emails on a daily basis, from other sources as well, singing the praises ... more

A Stunning Bordeaux From 2004

La Confession 2004 St. Emilion Grand Cru "A stunning St. Emilion..." Robert Parker Unfortunately, many terrific wines from the 2004 vintage in Bordeaux have gotten overlooked among the superstars of 2003 and 2005. But 2004 was a good vintage, and produced many outstanding ... more

A Reasonably Priced Thunevin Selection!

Villa Mongiron Bordeaux 2005 Another Great (Very Reasonable) Jean Luc Thunevin Selection By Cynthia Hurley Right bank vineyards in St Emilion I don't go to Bordeaux without stopping in to see Jean- Luc Thunevin. He's always got something very good to pour into ... more