The 2019 Benito Santos Saiar Albarino is another triumphant wine from this legendary Albarino producer. It’s honestly about as good as it gets when it’s comes to this Spanish white wine. From one of “Founding Fathers” …
2017 Domaine les Grands Bois Cairanne Cuvée Maximilien
The Domaine les Grands Bois Cairanne Cuvée Maximilien has always been a personal favorite of mine. I can say with certainty that the 2017 vintage is the best I’ve ever tasted. Rated 95 points by …
2018 Pingus PSI
Peter Sisseck is on a mission to produce a wine that captures the soul of Ribera del Duero. With his 2018 Pingus PSI, I say he’s accomplished his mission and BRAVO! This is everything you …
2019 Domaine Amido Merlot
The 2019 Domaine Amido Merlot is the wine that’s going to make you love Merlot again. Ever since Sideways came out, American wine drinkers have been convinced that this very noble grape is inferior. Trust me, …
When Will Table Wine Reopen For In-Store Shopping?
So… when will Table Wine reopen for in-store shopping? Grocery stores and other retail stores are open. Why aren’t we? There are many things to consider, and my team and I have discussed them at …
Dazzling Chiantis from Caparsa
Caparsa is the Chianti producer everyone’s talking about. Brought to us by importer Jay Murrie of Piedmont Wine Imports, Caparsa crafts tiny amounts of traditional, soulful, compelling Chiantis. Antonio Galloni of Vinous Media recently reviewed …
2016 Casa Castillo Monastrell
SOLD OUT – I’ve been drinking wines from this producer for years, and the 2016 Casa Castillo Monastrell is one of the top values this estate has ever put out. Rated 91+ points by Robert …
2018 Terre Nere Etna Rosso – Red Burgundy Meets Barolo
If you’re looking to try something new, distinctive, and delicious, the 2018 Terre Nere Etna Rosso is for you. 100% Nerello Mascalese from hillside vineyards on Mount Etna, the wine is both powerful and elegant. …
2018 Cristia Cotes du Rhone Blanc – Drinks Like White Chateauneuf
The 2018 Cristia Cotes du Rhone Blanc absolutely blew me away when I tasted it. It honestly reminds me of a Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc and a good one at that. This is White Rhone …
White Burgundy Extreme Value – 2018 Jean Manciat Macon-Charnay
The 2018 Jean Manciat Macon-Charnay is an absurd value in high quality White Burgundy. From one of my favorite producers in the Maconnais, Manciat has scored big time in the highly rated 2018 vintage. This …