Featured Wines - November 2010

Made from organically grown grapes, the 2006 De Tierra Monterey Merlot shows the dense ripe hedonistic side of Merlot. This wine’s appeal is immediate and ultimately satisfying, as this wine positively sings from the glass. Read More

Every now and then a wine we have never heard of, let alone tasted, simply blows us away. Such is the case with the Torre Oria Cava Brut, a Gold Medal recipient at the prestigious Concours Mondial international wine competition in Brussels. Read More

Domaine du Grand Chemin enjoys a much deserved reputation as one of the most consistent producers in all Southern France, and the 2009 Domaine du Grand Chemin Duché d'Uzès is certainly another unequivocal success. From the moment the cork exits the bottle, this delightful Syrah and Grenache blend brings its welcome with it. Read More

Tin Man’s bright, fresh, aromatic profile tantalizes the nose with a mélange of brioche, citrus, tropical fruit, and forsythia, a pleasant reminder to those of us fortunate enough to experience the delicious, pre-oak satiated Chardonnays produced during the early years of California’s viticultural Renaissance. Read More

Like its predecessor, the 2004 Salamartano is a titan of a wine that captures every bit of the glory of lovingly tended Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as well as the ethereal beauty of the scintillating Tuscan landscape. Read More

Full, rich, and dry, Philipponnat’s Royale Réserve truly lives up to its reputation as a connoisseur’s Champagne. Royale Réserve is bright in color and redolent in aroma with the scents of apple, apricot, currant, freshly baked bread, nutmeg, and citrus zest. Moreover, it comes across as immediately gratifying. Read More