There’s been a bit of confusion concerning our discount, hold, and return policies. We totally get it as it can be a lot to take in. Between the featured newsletter wines, which are already discounted, …
Why Is Wine Giving Me A Headache?
“Why is wine giving me a headache?” You would not believe how many times I get asked that question. And I feel you, after 20 years in this business, wine sometimes gives me a headache …
When Wine Goes Bad
If you drink wine somewhat regularly, you are bound to come across bottles that you don’t like. Often and unfortunately, this is just bad luck, and you probably picked a wine that didn’t suit your …
2019 Bodega Lanzaga ‘LZ’ Rioja
I’ve been on the hunt for a good Rioja, and the 2019 Bodega Lanzaga ‘LZ’ Rioja is better than good. It’s great! Made by Telmo Rodriguez, one of the most revered winemakers of the region, …
2019 Slam Dunk Red Blend
The 2019 Slam Dunk Red Blend is a “side hustle” wine made by the fine folks at Royal Prince, one of California hottest new producers. The blend here is 55% Petite Sirah and 45% Zinfandel, …
2020 Auntsfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc
The 2020 Auntsfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc is one of the finest versions of the grape I’ve ever tasted from the New World. Produced with grapes from Marlborough’s first colonial vineyard, this stuff is absolutely amazing. …
2015 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva
The 2015 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva is a great opportunity to taste Negroamaro in its purest form. One of the most planted and prolific varietals of Puglia, when the grape is in the right hands, …
2018 Yealands Estate Pinot Gris
The Yealands Estate Pinot Gris is a wine that really took me by surprise….in a good way. Pinot Gris from Marlborough, New Zealand….I thought they only grew Sauvignon Blanc there. Wrong! For fans of fuller …
2018 Le Grange de Piaugier Cotes du Rhone
BACK IN STOCK! The 2018 Le Grange de Piaugier Cotes du Rhone is an absolutely stupid deal in high quality, estate-grown Cotes du Rhone. From one of my favorite producers in the Southern Rhone, we’ve …
2019 Domaine de la Pepière Muscadet La Pepié
When it comes to Muscadet, most insiders would agree that Domaine de la Pepière is about as good as it gets. And the 2019 Pepiere Muscadet La Pepié is year in and year out one …