SOLD OUT! Montepulciano Lovers Unite! The 2017 Illuminati Ilico Montepulciano is one of Italy’s best. In fact, it was one of just eight Montepulcianos to receive the coveted Tre Bicchieri Award from Italy’s Gambero Rosso. Wines honored with this prestigious...
The 2019 Laurent Combier Syrah is a wine I can’t stop thinking about. Here is a wine that will immediately help you understand why France’s Northern Rhone is famous for Syrah. The key to enjoying this wine is to give...
The 2016 Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto is straight up stunning. Rated 95 points by both Vinous Media and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, this is one of the most cost-effective ways to get world-class Nebbiolo in your glass. The 2016...
SOLD OUT! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the 2019 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie is the wine you want to be drinking with the feast. This is always one of my favorite Cru Beaujolais’, and the 2019 vintage was...
SOLD OUT! The 2016 Masciarelli Montepulciano Marina Cvetic is one of the finest Montepulcianos on the planet. And the highly acclaimed 2016 vintage has yielded one of the best versions of this wine this famed estate has ever produced. Rated...
Josh’s Perfect Thanksgiving Six-Pack is ready for pickup and it’s even better than last year’s version! Just $114.99 NET for six delicious, food, and family friendly bottles of wine. Talk about Thanksgiving wine-buying made easy! I’ve put together a wonderful...
South Africa continues to put out some of the world’s great wine values. And the 2019 Indaba Chardonnay is a must-try for those who love Santa Barbara or other Central Coast Chardonnays. The only difference is this one comes to...
Lewis Cellars has a cult following among Napa Cab lovers, and their 2019 Racecar Red is 100% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that is “geared” for pleasure. Possessing classic Lewis richness and class at a fraction of the price, this one is...
Portugal is home to some of the world’s greatest wine values, and the Palestra Douro Tinto is one that will blow you away. This lightly oaked, full-bodied, and luscious blend of Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca will...
SOLD OUT! Ever heard of Paolo Bea, the “mythical master” of Umbrian wine? If you have, you know that few Umbrian producers are making wines with the same dedication and respect to their vineyards, terroir, and traditional winemaking. Let me...
I’ve been on the hunt for cool weather white wines, and the 2019 Inama Soave Classico is perfect. From one of the reference-point estates in the DOCG, this is full and flavor-packed yet fresh and vivacious. The fresh, new vintage...
Italian red wine lovers, you don’t want to miss the 2017 Montepeloso A Quo. Rated 93 points by both Antonio Galloni and James Suckling, I think this is the best bottling of this wine I’ve ever encountered. The ‘house blend’...
SOLD OUT! Though it hails from Italy’s Friuli region, the 2019 Attems Sauvignon Blanc reminds this taster of Sancerre. And no, I’m not over-hyping this one. To my palate, this is one of the finest Sauvignon Blanc values in the...
The Envinate Albahra is back, and the new vintage is another huge success. And I am pleased to announce we received 14 of the 40 cases that made it to North Carolina this year. One of Spain’s and the world’s...
I know everyone is looking for great values these days, and the 2019 Pennautier Chardonnay is delicious and downright cheap! From a family-owned estate with vineyards near Limoux in Southern France, this is kind of like a Macon-Villages with a...
The new vintage of the Scuderie Ducali Montepulciano is back, and it’s just as good and maybe even better than the previous vintage. Boasting a great combination of concentration and freshness, it’s incredibly versatile. I’m not just talking about with...
SOLD OUT! The 2016 Lemelson Thea’s Selection Pinot Noir is a wine that will make a lot of Oregon Pinot Noir lovers happy. And who doesn’t love a good Oregon Pinot Noir, especially a 93 point-rated one at less than...
Portugal is the new frontier for extreme values, and the Cabriz Dao Tinto leads the pack. This fresh, medium-bodied, and delicious red blends Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), and Touriga Nacional together to create a pure charmer. This is a brand...
SOLD OUT! The 2018 Presqu’ile Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County is my “Perfect California Chardonnay.” It showcases ripe and zesty fruit, but there’s zero new oak, zero butter, and zero vanilla. Tasting a lot like a Macon with riper fruit...
The 2017 Ca’ Del Baio Barbaresco Autinbej is the top Barbaresco value I’ve ever encountered. From a fourth generation, family run, organically farmed estate, this is a wonderful wine made by wonderful people. I was able to secure 10 cases...
SOLD OUT! The 2018 Henri Perrusset Macon-Villages is another in a string of excellent White Burgundy finds. And it’s another terrific find from the marvelous Kermit Lynch portfolio. White Burgundy prices continue to go up, partly due to tarriffs and...
