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Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem – A Hidden Gem Revealed

October 25, 2018

Checking out the latest vintage of a lovely wine from the Languedoc, the Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem. 50% Syrah, … Read more

Weingut Winter Dittelsheim Riesling – A Delight

October 8, 2018

Another excellent and affordable Riesling from Germany, the Weingut Winter Dittelsheim Riesling. 100% Riesling from Rheinhessen, Germany. The wine is … Read more

Cameron Hughes Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Lot 630 – Spice It Up

September 27, 2018

A simply beautiful example of Zinfandel plus free shipping from a sponsor! Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley, California. The wine … Read more

Craggy Range Te Muna Road – Now This Is Sauvignon Blanc!

September 25, 2018

One of our favorite Sauvignon Blanc, from a tiny region in New Zealand. The Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard … Read more

Monopole Rhapsody Bull’s Blood – An Impressive Hungarian

September 18, 2018

Tasting one of our first red wines from Hungary and we came away impressed! The Monopole Rhapsody Bull’s Blood from … Read more

Leitz Eins Zwei Dry Riesling “3” – Deliciously Easy

September 14, 2018

A darn good German, the Leitz Eins Zwei Dry Riesling Trocken “3”. 100% Riesling from Johannisberg, Rheingau, Germany. The wine … Read more

Painted Passage GSM – An Easy Pick

September 6, 2018

For just $10, the Painted Passage GSM is an easy choice from Trader Joe’s. 52% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 18% … Read more

Colterenzio Shreckbichl Gewurztraminer – The Wow Factor

September 4, 2018

Shreckbichl Colterenzio Gewurztraminer - The Wow Factor

Thick, luscious and complex, the Colterenzio Shreckbichl Gewurztraminer. Gewurztraminer from Alto Adige, Italy. The wine is fermented in stainless steel.

Esporao Trincadeira – A Delicious Investigation

July 20, 2018

Exploring lesser-known varieties often has a big pay-off. 100% Trincadeira from 40 year old vines in the Alentejo region of … Read more

Gut Hermannsberg Weissburgunder Trocken – Absolutely Lovely

June 3, 2018

An impressively refreshing Pinot Blanc from Germany, the Gut Hermannsberg Weissburgunder Trocken. 100% Pinot Blanc from Nahe, Germany. The wine … Read more

Eden Trail Eden Valley Riesling – Exquisite

April 27, 2018

This is not the supermarket sweet stuff! Reviewing the Eden Trail Eden Valley Riesling from Thorn-Clarke – a lovely, dry … Read more

Antonelli Montefalco Sagrantino – Splendid!

April 14, 2018

When it’s time to splurge, look to Sagrantino! 100% Sagrantino from Montefalco, Umbria, Italy. The wine was aged in lightly … Read more

90 Plus Cellars Lot 50 Prosecco – Darn Delicious

December 20, 2017

90 Plus Cellars Prosecco Lot 50 - Darn Delicious

Prosecco perfection? Prosecco sparkling wine from Veneto, Italy. The wine is fermented in stainless steel. Secondary fermentation occurs using the … Read more

90 Plus Cellars Lot 49 Sparkling Rosé – Beautiful (Pink) Bubbles

December 16, 2017

Double Duty! This one makes a great pick for both Christmas and New Year’s. Sparkling Rosé made from Pinot Noir … Read more

Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir – Divine

December 11, 2017

Highly suitable for a Saturday Splurge! 100% estate grown Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. The wine is … Read more

90 Plus Cellars Classic Series Chianti Riserva and Cotes du Rhone – Everyday Values

December 10, 2017

Daily drinker alert! Two highly recommended wines under 12 bucks each.

Pasqua Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore – A Fab Food Wine

December 7, 2017

Yes, our latest Trader Joe’s find is a food wine and that’s a wonderful thing. 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and … Read more

90 Plus Cellars Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Lot 75 – Stunning!

December 2, 2017

Pinot Noir done right at a price you won’t believe. Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, California. The wine spends … Read more

Cameron Hughes Rogue Valley Pinot Noir – Cola, Spice and Everything Nice

November 8, 2017

Cameron Hughes Rogue Valley Pinot Noir Lot 565 - Cola, Spice and Everything Nice

BULK BUY!! Stock up on this one for Thanksgiving with the included deal for readers! 100% Pinot Noir from Rogue … Read more

Nik Weis Urban Riesling – Saintly

October 29, 2017

An easy drinking and extremely tasty German Riesling. 100% Riesling from Mosel, Germany.

Lawson’s Dry Hills Gewurztraminer – Intriguing, Enticing and Quite Good

October 4, 2017

Gewurztraminer from the land of Sauvignon Blanc. The Lawson’s Dry Hills Gewurztraminer is 100% Gewurztraminer from Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New … Read more