October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so THINK PINK! Stop in for a bottle of Mommy's Time Out Delicious Pink Rose' or One Hope Chardonnay to help support breast cancer research. h.We All know that being a Mommy is a difficult job. A Mommy's Time Out is a well deserved break. These wines are delicate and [...]
"Tours les jours" means everyday, and this wine is one of those that you could drink everyday. It has become a favorite - most recently served at a dinner party and guests have been coming in asking about the wine (and buying some as well!). It presents flavors of dark fruit, spice and oak. We [...]
5 Fincas, a red wine from Emporda, Spain, is a blend of Garnatxa, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The name "5 Fincas" refers to the 5 vineyards where the grapes for this wine are grown. The geological conditions in each vineyard vary and therefore each contributes to the nuances of the wine. The wine is complex and well-balanced, [...]
Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon from Michael David Winery is a favorite of mine and of many of our customers. It is a big, bold, and fruity wine with flavors of cassis and blackberries, and finishes with tastes of vanilla and toffee.
Vibrant ripe plum and dark berry aromas are complemented by a spicy undercurrent of anise and a hint of oak. Lush blackberry and ripe black cherry flavors greet the palate while subtle vanilla and rich spiced plum continue to entice along the length. The opulent fruit is balanced by bright tannins and lively, linear acidity. [...]
Casanova di Neri is one of the most prestigious names in the international winegrowing sector. The strength of the estate, established in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, continues to lie in the fact that it is a family run concern by small numbers. Giacomo’s passion and expertise, together with 135 acres of vineyards distributed in the best areas of Montalcino, [...]
A blend of all 11 Barolo communes, a "baby Barolo" that overdelivers for the price. Vietti winery is owned by the family's fourth generation, based in the small medieval village of Castiglione Falletto, the heart of Piedmont's famous Langhe wine region. Food: Hearty stew, wild game, roasted red meats and sharp, aged cheeses. Vietti_Perbacco_Winery Notes
‘Più’ means ‘more’ in Italian and there’s more than just Carmenere in this typical blend from the Colli Berici, a line of gently rolling volcanic hills in Italy’s north-east. Planted here since time immemorial, Raboso is a forgotten hero that we re-introduced in 2001. Inama has the largest Carmenere plantings in Europe. Food: At its best with local salami [...]
The big vineyard of Negroamaro located next to Masseria Li Veli, surrounded by aperimeter of big pine trees, is just beside a forest called "Passamante". The reason for this name is that in the past, people who wanted to “have a tumble in the hay” with their lover, especially if not allowed, used to pass by this grove. [...]
Selvapiana is a traditional Tuscan estate located in the Chianti Rufina zone, and is situated east of Florence on 600 acres devoted to vineyards and olives. This esteemed producer has 181 years and five generations of history in classic Chianti Rufina winemaking. Food: a tasty accompaniment to grilled tuna or halibut steak. Or try it with a fennel sausage [...]
