SOLD OUT! When was the last time you came across a 92 point-rated Malbec for less than $15? I’d say it’s been awhile huh? Wait until you try the 2017 Altosur Malbec from Argentina’s Finca Sophenia. I’ve long been a...
White Burgundy and Chardonnay lovers, please take note of the Domaine des Terres Dorees Beaujolais Blanc. Jean-Paul Brun not only makes one of the finest White Burgundy values, this is hands-down one of the best Chardonnay values produced anywhere in...
The 2013 Pruneto Chianti Classico is an absolute masterpiece in old-school, traditional Chianti. This is far removed from the “wicker basket Chiantis” of the 70’s and 80’s. For lovers of wines with more earthy, spicy, Old-World personalities, you’ve got to...
SOLD OUT! Fans of rich, spicy, Southern French reds, you are going to be very pleased with the 2017 Penya Cotes Catalanes Rouge! I think this might be the best, under-$15, Southern French red I’ve tasted this year. Deeply colored,...
SOLD OUT! I love Red Burgundy. It might be my absolute favorite, but finding good ones for less than $20 is challenging to say the least. I’ve got great news for you, the 2017 Domaine du Prieure Bourgogne Rouge is one...
SOLD OUT! The Monte Tondo Garganega Frizzante is my pick for your new summer white wine! From one of the top estates in Soave, just outside of Verona, this is 100% Garganega with just a little spritz. Not familiar with...
SOLD OUT! I tasted dozens of wines to find “the perfect summer red,” and the 2016 Paolo Petrilli Motta del Lupo took home the title. What’s my definition of the perfect summer red you ask? It’s got to be super...
SOLD OUT! The Marchetti Tenuta del Cavaliere is the finest Verdicchio Classico Superiore I have ever laid my taste buds on. There, I said it! Maurizio Marchetti’s micro-production, single vineyard Tenuta del Cavaliere is made with late-harvested grapes that spend...
SOLD OUT! Bravo Neal Rosenthal and bravo Bois de Boursan! The 2014 Bois de Boursan Chateauneuf du Pape is about as good as it gets. Thank goodness there are still a few old-school, traditional, Chateauneuf producers out there. In an...
SOLD OUT! The Chateau de la Selve Maguelonne Rose is my pick for the top dry rose value of the year. I came to that conclusion simply. So far this year, we have poured over 20 different dry roses. And...
Let’s just call this what this one what it is. The 2016 DAY Zinfandel from Ehren Jordan is basically Turley Zinfandel at half the price. Ehren Jordan, who made Turley’s wines for years and helped define their style, is back...
SOLD OUT! The 2016 Empordalia Sinols Negre tastes like Priorat, but it sells for half the price! I’m not exaggerating folks — I just call it like I taste it. This rich, ripe, and spicy blend of Garnacha, Carignan, and...
SOLD OUT! The 2015 Matthiasson Tendu White is my pick for the top spring, summer, pool, picnic, and beach wine! From all-star farmer and winemaker Steve Matthiasson, the Tendu White is a blend of Vermentino, Colombard, and Chardonnay. It’s unoaked,...
SOLD OUT! The 2015 Smith Story Pickberry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is the best California Cab I’ve tasted this year. Rated 95 points by Vinous Media’s Antonio Galloni, just 300 cases were produced. It’s the debut vintage, it’s a magical wine,...
SOLD OUT! Ever since Matt Courtney joined Arista in 2012, the wines have gone from good to world-class. In case you don’t know who Matt Courtney is, he worked alongside Helen Turley for 8 years as assistant winemaker at Marcassin....
SOLD OUT! Albarino Lovers Unite! The 2016 Xion Albarino is one for the ages! I also think it’s the best under-$20 Albarino in the store. Golden in color, rich and opulent, yet crisp and focused, the Xion Albarino is truly...
Sauvignon Blanc lovers unite! If you’ve been listening to me for the past 4 years, you already know that the Smith Story Sauvignon Blanc is California’s best. If you’ve not been listening to me, listen now! Antonio Galloni, one of...
SOLD OUT! The Michel Gassier Cercius Blanc is back, Jeb Dunnuck scored it 92 points, and it’s the perfect white wine for the season! The 2016 vintage is a blend of 70% Grenache Blanc and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, fermented and...
SOLD OUT! Cru Beaujolais doesn’t get much better than Clos de la Roilette Fleurie. Rated 93 points by the stingy-scoring Josh Raynolds of Vinous Media, this is always one of my favorite Gamay-based wines. Tasting like a hypothetical cross of...
SOLD OUT! For lovers of classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, you’ve got to try the 2016 Otto’s Constant Dream! I’ll tell you more about the crazy name later, but for now, I’ll tell you that this is what every New...
SOLD OUT! WOW was all I could say after tasting the 2016 Elio Perrone Barbera d’Asti Tasmorcan! From start to finish, this is an impressive red wine that will delight the most picky of palates. Rated 90 points by Wine...
