Category Archives: Wine Review

France, Italy, and California shine bright this week

The best way to describe this weeks tastings is an “an embarrassment of riches”.  Our lineup this week featured one winner after another. It was so hard to choose a Top 5 that I gave up and listed 7 wines for your viewing and drinking pleasure. 2012 Clos du Caillou ‘Les Quartz’, Chateauneuf du Pape Wine […]

In vino felicitas. In wine there is happiness.

In vino felicitas. In wine there is happiness. There is also truth, as we have been reminded, and one of the truths in my life is to make wine. I conceived the Ilaria label to share with you the geographical, cultural, intellectual and historical aspects of wine.    An excellent domestic Malbec by Ilaria. Ilaria is Italian for […]

Why did the “Black Chicken” cross the road?

2013 Robert Biale ‘Black Chicken’ Zinfandel, Napa Valley Wine Spectrum 94: Big flavors of mixed warm berries black cherries round tannins mulling spices and a touch of pepper and toasty vanilla. A comforting sipper on its own this fantastic classic also pairs wonderfully with smokey barbecue burgers, pizza or hearty pasta. For added softness and aromatics stash […]

Cab is King; a look back at this weeks tastings

This weeks tasting lineup was peppered with a bonanza of beautiful Cabernets. Although we taste across the spectrum when it comes to types, styles, and varietal of wines, Cab is truly King in this weeks tastings. 2009 Meander Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley – $75/b Wine Spectrum 95: This bottling shows off its pedigree with style and substance. Mouth […]

Top 5: Tastings from the week of 05/11/14

Every week we have the tough fantastic job of tasting dozens of wines to make sure that we only offer the very BEST to our clients. We are constantly on the look out for amazing under-the-radar wines, along with celebrated projects from famous producers to augment our ever changing portfolio.  Give us a call (800.933.8466) or email us […]

Top 5: Tastings from the week of 4/27/14

This weeks Top 5!! 2004 Heitz ‘Martha’s Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Wine Spectrum Rated 96 The regal purple the glass is the perfect introduction to this exceptional vintage. Lavish varietal aromas and a signature twist of mint are followed by an exquisite mouthful of rich black cherry. This is Cabernet at its finest, produced with sun-ripened fruit […]

Top 5: Tastings from the week of 4/20/14

Every week we have the tough “fantastic” job of tasting dozens of wines to make sure that we only offer the very BEST to our clients. We are constantly on the look out for amazing under-the-radar wines, along with celebrated projects from famous producers to augment our ever changing portfolio. Give us a call (800.933.8466) or […]