Weekend Tastings

Just like Christmas the Buckman offering comes but once a year, and for me it’s the happiest season of all. Before I get too far into it, you’d best know it is has been thoroughly vetted and has �… [more]

One of the most popular reds in the store last vintage, this darkly colored and character filled bottle of Provençal pleasure is not to be missed in the just released 2018 version. Made by Bernard an… [more]

I fell in love with the reds made from the schiava grape when I was in northeastern Italy’s gorgeous Alto Adige region last year. It was the perfect red to imbibe after a day spent hiking in the stu… [more]

2018 THURSTON WOLFE Petite Sirah “Zephyr Ridge Vineyard” $18.95 bottle/ $182.00 case One of our two or three most popular Washington reds is back in stock in a new vintage but with the same rich, … [more]

Another 25.4 ounces of Italian wine know-how that makes my heart beat just a little faster! This is superbly made Barbera by the Coppo family, who just seem crush it every single vintage. This wine is… [more]

Just to get this out of the way: I haven’t been this excited or impressed by an Oregon Sauvignon Blanc since I first tasted the J. Christopher SB about 15+ years ago! I mean, this stuff from winemak… [more]

Most, but not all of these, come through an importing company called Haus Alpenz ( alpenz.com ), where you can find further descriptions and cocktail ideas. Others you can google and get loads of info… [more]

I hadn’t had the Eyrie Pinot Blanc for several years until W and I were in the midst of a very forgettable dinner at the coast a couple of weeks ago. What was VERY memorable was this very wine, whic… [more]