Every Saturday afternoon, we open a few bottles of wine for a tasting and discussion. Send e-mail to jnjmitchel@optimum.net if you wish to receive notice and a description of the wines we'll be tasting each week. Current Tasting Schedule

Previous Saturday Tastings - wines we've tasted previously

8/1/09 - International

• Brandal Albariño, 2006 (reg $24.99; sale $18.69)
• Moondance Cellars Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2005 (reg $32.99; sale $27.99)

7/25/09 - International

• Bruno Clair Marsannay, Rosé, 2006 (reg $19.99; sale $9.35)
• Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2006 ($18.69)

7/18/09 - International

• Dimajo Norante Falanghina, 2008 ($12.99)
• Rodney Strong Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2007 ($19.99)
• Dutch Treat Chocolate Wine! (reg $14.99; sale $12.99)

7/11/09 - International

• Kenwood Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 ($11.99)
• Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir "Roaring Meg," 2007 ($22.99)
• Señor Sangria, May-2009 ($8.99)

6/27/09 - International

• Gournier Rosé, 2007 (Was $12.99; Sale $8.99)
• Blind Trail Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2006 ($19.99)

6/20/09 - International

• Domaine Pélaquié Tavel Rosé, 2008 ($14.99)
• Dolce Stefania Malbec, 2005 ($14.99)

6/13/09 - International

• Domaine Pélaquié Côtes du Rhône BLANC, 2008 ($12.99)
• Montiverdi Chianti Classico Riserva 'Cru Ventesimo,' 1998 (Was $39.99; sale $24.99!) 

6/6/09 - International

• Francois D'Allaines Rully Vielles Vignes (white Burgundy), 2006 ($24.99)
• Juan Benegas Finca Libertad, 2005 ($21.99)

5/30/09 - International

• Wente Chardonnay "Morning Fog," 2007 ($13.99)
• Juan Benegas Malbec, 2006 ($11.99)

5/23/09 - International

• Burg Ravensburg Castle Hill Dry Riesling, Baden, 2006 ($9.99)
• Juan Benegas Finca Don Tiburico (Bordeaux Blend), 2005 ($11.99)

5/16/09 - Mysterious Wines

• Mystery White - Kenwood White Table Wine ($7.99)
• Mystery Red - Kenwood Red Table Wine ($7.99)

5/9/09 - International

• Thierry-Weber Grüner Veltliner "Animo," Kremstal, 2007 ($16.99)
• Baccharis North Coast Pinot Noir, 2006 ($19.99)

5/2/09 - International

• Mâcon-Villages, Cave de Prissé, 2007 ($15.99)
• Alvear Palacio Quemado Reserva, 2003 ($21.99)

4/25/09 - International

• Alvear Palacio Quemado Senador Tempranillo Crianza, 2005 ($13.99)
• J.L. Chave Crozes-Hermitage, 2006 ($26.99)

4/18/09 - International

• Bellegarde Jurançon Sec "La Pierre Blanche," 2006 ($25.99)

• Bliss Pinot Noir, North Coast, 2007 ($16.99)

• Chateau Larrivaux, Haut Médoc, 2005 ($14.99)
• Bleasdale Frank Potts Red, 2004 ($24.99)

12/15/07 - International

• Chanoine Grande Reserve Brut NV ($34.99)
• Layer Cake Shiraz, 2006 ($18.69)

12/08/07 - French Goodies

• Delamotte Champagne Brut NV ($31.99)
• Louis Jadot Moulin-a-Vent "Chateau des Jacques," 2005 ($24.99) 

12/1/07 - International

• Delbeck Brut NV (was $39.99, now $25.99)
• Florentia Chianti Classico Riserva, 2004 ($19.99)

11/24/07 - International

• Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc SP ($22.99)
• Bruce Wayne Cabernet Sauvignon, ($23.99)

11/17/07 - International

• Macon Viré-Clessé, Chanson, 2005 ($18.69)
• Kim Crawford Pinot Noir SP ($22.99)

11/10/07 - International

• Kreydenweiss Kritt Gewurztraminer, Alsace, 2004 ($12.99)
• Mauro Veglio Barolo, 2003 ($36.99)

11/3/07 - International

• Clos La Chance Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz, 2005 ($32.99)
• Bodegas Y Vinedos Maurodos “Prima,” Toro (Spain), 2004 ($19.99)

10/27/07 - International

• Veramonte Primus ($18.99)
• Wild Horse Cabernet, Paso Robles, 2005 ($22.99)

10/20/07 - International

• Carmel Road Chardonnay, 2004 ($19.99)
• Pretty Sally Cabernet/Shiraz, Victoria-Australia, 2004 ($17.99)

10/13/07 - California Cabernet

• Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 ($15.99)
• Moondance Cabernet Rutherford Bench, 2005 ($34.99 net)

10/6/07 - International

• Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese, 2001, Kerpen ($24.99)
• Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon 'Marques de Casa,' 2005 ($18.99) 

9/29/07 - International

• Riverside Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2006 ($10.99)
• Art School Cabernet Reserve, Napa, 2004 ($29.99 net)

9/22/07 - International

• Pernand Vergelesses Blanc, Louis Latour, 2005 ($27.99)
• Lions Ridge Meritage, Central Coast, 2004 ($19.99)

9/15/07 - California

• Lions Ridge Unoaked Chardonnay, Monterey, 2006 ($15.99)
• Matchbook Tempranillo, 2005 ($16.99)

9/8/07 - International

• Dimago Norante Falanghina, 2006 ($12.99)
• Franciscan Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 ($24.99)

9/1/07 - International

• Igrexario Saiar Albariño, Rias Baixas, 2005 ($19.99)
• Copain Pinot Noir L'Autumn, 2006 ($24.99)

8/25/07 - International

• Sancerre, Picard, 2006 ($20.99)
• Clearwater Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2004 ($19.99)

8/18/07 - French Rhône 

• Yves Collines Marsanne, 2006 ($25.99) 
• Coudoulet de Beaucastel, 2004 ($27.99)

8/11/07 - Pineau des Charentes - An exciting French aperitif from the Cognac district. We tasted four examples from one of the best producers.

• Chateau de Beaulon Blanc 5 year old ($28.50)
• Chateau de Beaulon Blanc 10 year old ($45)
• Chateau de Beaulon Ruby 5 year old ($28.50)
• Chateau de Beaulon Ruby 10 year old ($45)

8/4/07 - International

• Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi, Marchetti, 2006 ($15.99)
• Desert Eagle Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2005 ($16.99)

7/28/07 - International

• Pinot D'Alsace, Bott-Geyl, 2004 ($17.75)
• Domaine Don Gonzalo Malbec Private Reserve, 2001 ($14.99)

7/21/07 - International

• Patton Valley Rose, Willamette Valley, 2006 ($18.69)
• Chateau Vieux Lapeyre, St.-Emilion, 2005 ($17.99)

7/14/07 - International

• Re Manfredi Basilicata, 2005 ($25.99)
• Monpertuis Cotes du Rhone, 2005 ($16.99)

7/7/07 - International

• Chateau du Rouët Rosé, Provence, 2005 ($14.49)
• Gregory Graham Syrah, Napa, 2000 ($15.99)

6/30/07 - International

• Chateau Valcombe Rosé "Signature," Cotes du Ventoux, 2006 ($16.59)
• Blind Trail Pinot Noir, Central Otago-New Zealand, 2003 ($24.99)

6/23/07 - International

• Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Henri Clerc (now owned by Vincent Girardin), 2005 ($21.99)
• Powers Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2004 ($26.99/3-Liter)

6/16/07 - International

• Serge Laloue Sancerre, 2005 ($20.99)
• Clos La Chance Zinfandel ($12.99)

6/9/07 - California

• Vixen Blonde ($13.99)
• Vixen Brunette ($13.99)

6/2/07 - International

• Bieler Rosé, Provencé, 2006 ($11.99)
• Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 ($15.99)

5/26/07 - International

• Mulderbosch Rosé, 2006 ($11.99)
• Loxarel OPS, Penedes-Spain, 2005 ($12.99)

5/19/07 - Special Event: Cook Book Signing by Diane Henderiks (http://www.ditkonline.com), Appetizer, Special Wine, and Joel's birthday celebration! We have Diane's cook book available for purchase.

• Ladera Sagrada Papa, 2005 ($14.99) - An intriguing Spanish white wine made from the Godello grape
• Joseph Heitz Cabernet, Napa, 2002 ($48.99)
• PMC Beerenauslese, Austrian dessert wine, 2004 ($18.69)

5/12/07 - International

• Turkey Flat Rosé, 2006 ($16.85)
• Palliser Estate Pinot Noir, New Zealand, 2004 ($24.99)

5/5/07 - International

• Verget Macon-Charnay, 2005 ($21.99)
• Esca Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, 2004 ($29.99)

4/28/07 - International

• Fish Cage Cabernet/Merlot, 2004 ($14.99)
• Rodney Strong Estate Zinfandel "Knotty Vines," Sonoma 2004 ($17.99)

4/21/07 - California

• Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 ($12.99)
• Coyote Crest Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 ($23.99)

4/14/07 - International

• Moon Mountain Sauvignon Blanc ($13.99)
• Fish Cage Shiraz/Viognier, 2005 ($14.99)

4/7/07 - Burgundy/Rhone

• Vero Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay, 2003 ($17.99)
• Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf du Pape, 2004 ($39.99)

3/31/07 - International

• Carmel Road Chardonnay, 2004 ($19.99)
• Tittarelli Malbec Familia de Reserva, 2004 ($16.99)

3/24/07 - International

• Samantha Starr Pinot Noir, 2005 ($19.99)
• Domaine Grand Veneur (Alain Jaume) Cotes du Rhône-Village, 2005 ($19.99)

3/17/07 - International

• Moon Mountain Chardonnay, 2004 ($15.99)
• Sasso Dante (Castellani) Brunello di Montalcino, 2001 ($33.99)

3/10/07 - American 

• Gruet Brut Rose "Methode Champenoise,"  NV ($16.50)
• Russell Creek Tributary, 2002 ($24.99)

3/3/07 - International

• A to Z Night and Day Bordeaux Blend, 2004 ($19.99)
• Layer Cake Shiraz, 2005 ($15.99)

2/24/07 - International

• High Note Pinot Noir ($21.99)
• Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon "Alden Vineyard," 2002 ($24.99)

2/17/07 - International

• Arrogant Frog, 2004 ($10.49)
• Falset Marça Old Vines Red, 2003, Monsant-Spain ($19.99)

2/10/07 - California  

• Nelson Estate Pinot Noir, 2000 ($12.99)
• Trinitas Zinfandel, California, 2004 ($14.99)

2/3/07 - International

• Pedro Romero Sherry Amontillado Fino, NV ($10.99)
• Chateau Grand Paris, Bordeaux, 2005 ($12.99)

1/27/07 - International

• Terras Gauda Albariño “O Rosal,” Rias Baixas, 2005 ($19.99)
• Viticcio Chianti Classico, 2003 ($16.99)

1/20/07 - International

• J.M. Boisset Bourgogne Blanc, 2005 ($23.99)
• High Note Merlot, 2005 ($14.99)

1/13/07 - International

• High Note Chardonnay, 2005 ($14.99)
• Florentia Chianti Riserva, 2004 ($10.99)

1/6/07 - International

• Talia Pinot Grigio, 2005 ($12.99)
• High Note Cabernet, 2004 ($14.99)

12/16/06 - Last Tasting of the Year

• Royer Brut Champagne, NV ($29.99) 
• Mary Elke Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, 2005 ($22.99)

12/2/06 - Tuscany

• Villa Girardi Lugana, 2005 ($12.99)
• Costa di Bussia "Arcapla," 2001 ($24.99) - Barbera/Nebbiolo blend

12/9/06 - Italian reds

• Il Taglio, Toscana, 2004 ($12.99)
• Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva

11/25/06 - Australian

• Port Phillip Sauvignon Blanc, 2004 ($12.99)
• Port Phillip Shiraz, 2003 ($12.99)

11/18/06 - Turkey Wines

• Madone Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau, 2006 ($12.59)
• Capiaux Pinot Noir "Chimera," 2005 ($32.99)

11/11/06 - International

• Chateau Saint Pierre, St.-Emilion Grand Cru, 2001 ($26.99)
• Shinas Estate Shiraz "The Guilty," 2005 ($19.99)

11/4/06 - International

• Girardin Rully, White Burgundy, 2004 ($26.99)
• Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon "Alexander Valley," 2003 ($25.99)

10/28/06 - 50th Anniversary Celebration

• Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino, 2004
• Martinez Rioja "La Orbe," 2002 ($22.99)
• Dunham Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia - WA, 2002 ($45)

10/21/06 - 50th Anniversary Celebration

• Chablis Premier Cru Montmains, Louis Michel, 2001 ($19.99!)
• Three Rings Shiraz, 2005 ($19.99)
• Chateauneuf du Pape "Bargemon," Lesec, 2003 ($48.99)

10/14/06 - 50th Anniversary Celebration

• Teruzzi & Puthod Terre di Tufi, 2004 ($19.99) 
• Cloudline Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2005 ($19.99)
• Tenuta San Guido “Guidalberto,” 2003 ($49.99) - from the makers of Sassicaia!

10/7/06 - International

• Pinot Blanc, Machherndl, Wachau-Austria, 2004 ($19.99)
• Moondance Cabernet Private Selection, Napa, 2003 ($24.99)

9/23/06 - International

• Picard Sancerre, 2004 ($18.99)
• Gregory Graham Pinot Noir, 2000 ($24.99)

9/30/06 - International

• Domaine Girard Sancerre "La Garenne," 2005 ($19.99)
• JT Cellars Cabernet, 2003 ($19.99)

9/16/06 - International

• Steininger Grüner Veltliner "Steven Holl," 2005 ($21.99)
• Copain Saisons Pinot Noir, 2005 ($24.99) - very limited

9/9/06 - Spain

• Nessa Albariño, Rias Baixas, 2005 ($15.89)
• Ondarre Rioja Reserva, 2001 ($17.79)

9/2/06 - International

• Verget Macon-Charnay, 2004 ($19.99)
• Anne Amie Pinot Noir, 2003 ($29.99)

8/26/06 - International

• Haart Piesporter Goldtröpchen Kabinett, 2003 ($14.99)
• Corte dei Sassi Chianti Classico, 2003 ($14.99)

8/19/06 - International

• Fox Glove Chardonnay, 2005 ($15.99)
• Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet/Shiraz, 2003 ($25.99)

8/12/06 - International

• Guenoc Sauvignon Blanc, 2005 ($13.99)
• Rully Rouge "En Rosey," Dureuil-Janthial, 2004 ($27.99) - a wonderful, elegant red Burgundy. 100% Pinot Noir

8/5/06 - International

• Fish Cage Sauvignon/Semillon, 2004 ($14.99)
• Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone Parallel 45, 2003 ($10.99)

7/29/06 - International

• Fish Cage Chard/Viognier, 2004 ($14.99)
• Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir, 2003 ($11.99)

7/22/06 - International

• Villa Simone Frascatti Superiore, 2005 ($11.99) - an excellent, light Italian white
• Norton Ridge Pinot Noir, Sonoma, 2005 ($19.99)

7/15/06 - International

• Domaine Alfred Chardonnay "Chamisal," 2004 ($25.99) - Edna Valley
• Brothers in Arms Blend No. 6, 2003 ($16.99) - Shiraz/Cabernet from Australia

7/8/06 - International

• Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2005 ($16.99)
• San Giovanni Chianti Classico Riserva, 2001 ($22.99)

7/1/06 - International

• Chateau du Rouët Rosé, 2005, Provence ($13.99)
• Wild Horse Pinot Noir, 2004 ($25.99)

6/17/06 - California

• Orchard Station Gewurztraminer, 2005 ($15.99) - from California
• Wild Horse Cabernet, 2003 ($22.99) - a Paso Robles beauty!

6/10/06 - International

• Spy Valley Riesling, 2004 ($16.99)
• Selvole Chianti Classico, 2003 ($21.99)

6/3/06 - International

• Landmark Overlook Chardonnay, 2004 (25.99) - an outstanding blend of Sonoma, Monterey, and Santa Barbara grapes.
• Sine Cura Martinetti Barbera/Cabernet ($14.99) - A bold Piedmontese red. 

5/27/06 - International

• Sarah's Vineyard Chardonnay, 2003 ($23.99) - excellent Santa Clara Chard
• Li Veli Salento Rosso Passamante, 2003 ($10.99) - another value from Italy

5/20/06 - International

• Louis Latour Meursault, 2004 ($29.99) - exceptional white Burgundy, 100% Chardonnay
• Vina Robles Syrah, 2001 ($14.99) - WOW! The public should be hot for Syrah, not Pinot Noir.

5/13/06 - International

• Dury Rully, 2004 ($23.99) - exceptional white Burgundy, 100% Chardonnay
• Praxis Pinot Noir, Monterey, 2005 ($17.99) - a real value in an increasingly scarce price range

5/6/06 - International

• Ch. Beauferan Coteaux D'Aix en Provence, 2001 ($14.99) - a well rounded, medium style red
• Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 ($18.89) - juicy stuff

4/29/06 - International

• Murphy Goode Wild Card Claret, 2002 ($17.99S) - a special Cab/Merlot blend
• Casajus Tinto, Ribero del Duero, 2003 ($19.99) - gutsy and amazingly intense

4/22/06 - International

• Travis Chardonnay Unfiltered, Monterey, 2002 (was $15.99, now $9.99 net)
• Ochoa Riserva, Navarra, 1998 ($19.99) - classy and complex

4/15/06 Italian Goodies (Part II)

• Poggio Valpazza Monteregio Reserva, 1997 ($24.99) - classy and refined
• Selvole Chianti Classico, 2003 ($22.99) - rich and intense

4/8/06 - Italian Goodies (Part I)

• Icardi Barbera D'Alba, 2003 ($23.99)
• Icardi Brachetto, 2004 ($17.99)

4/1/06 - Two French Beauties

• Collin-Bourset Pouilly Fuissé, 2004 ($16.99)
• Domaine Monmartel Cotes du Rhone-Villages 2003 ($15.99)

3/25/06 - Two Big Reds

• Dardano Zarà Barbera/Dolcetto, Langhe, 2004 ($14.99)
• Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel, 2004 ($20.99)

3/18/06 - 2003 Bordeaux

• Ch. Puygueraud 2003 ($17.99)
• Ch. Beaulieu Comptes de Tastes 2003 ($16.99)

3/11/06 - California

• Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay, 2003 ($18.89)
• Joel Gott Cabernet, 2004 ($16.99)

3/4/06 - Viva Espagna!

• Torres de Ermello Albariño, 2004 ($15.99)
• Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Reserva, 1998 ($16.99)

2/25/06 - Weird but Wonderful!

• Zeni Pinot Grigio Ramato ($21.99) - This is not just any Pinot Grigio; it's pink! And delicious!!
• Mitolo Mclaren Vale Shiraz "Jester," 2004 ($22.99) - This will knock your socks off!

2/18/06 - Italian wines of Castello di Luzzano with a representative from the importer

• Malvasia "Tasto di Seta," Colli Piacentini, 2004 ($15.99)
• Barbera/Bonarda Gutturnio Reserva "Romeo," 2001 ($28.99)

2/11/06 - Different, but impressive

• Tittarelli Torontés, 2004 ($10.99) - This may be the only way for me to get you to try this unusual, but exciting Argentine white wine.
• Owen Roe Sharecroppers Cabernet, 2004 ($25.99)

2/4/06 - Amazing Values!

• Scharffenberger Brut ($19.99)
• Tittarelli Malbec Reserva di Familia, 2003 ($15.99)

1/28/06 - Big white, medium red

• Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay "Wolff Vineyard," 2003 ($18.99)
• Chianti Classico, Lucignano (Geografico), 2003 ($15.99)

1/21/06 - Food-friendly wines, not for sipping

• Louis Michel Chablis AC, 2004 ($22.99)
• Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir, Central Otago-New Zealand, 2003 ($29.99) 

1/14/06 - Value Wines

• Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Casa alla Terra, 2004 ($11.99)
• Rabid Red, 2003 ($14.99) - An amazing California value: blend of Cab, Merlot, Zin, & Viognier!

1/07/06 Good Wine

• Moncaro Terrazzo Esino Bianco, 2004 ($8.99)
• Sipino Pinot Noir Reserve, 2002 ($17.99)

12/17/05 Pinot Noir (mostly)

• Champagne Hebrart Brut Champagne 1er Cru NV ($34.99)
• Mercurey 1er Cru, Cave de Buxy, 2003 ($21.99)

12/10/05 Argentine Malbec

• Sur Malbec Reserva, 2003 ($12.99)
• Sur Malbec Gran Reserva, 2003 ($16.99)

12/3/05 - Just Good Wine

• Ventana Gewurztraminer ($14.99)
• Scanavino Barbaresco, 1999 ($19.99)

11/26/05 - Sauvignon: Blanc and Cabernet

• Ventana Sauvignon Blanc, 2003 ($14.99)
• Bell Napa Claret, 2003 ($29.99)

11/19/05 - Perfect for Thanksgiving: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

• Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, South African, 2003 ($27.99)
• Norton Ridge Pinot Noir, 2004 ($19.99)

11/12/05 - Perfect for Thanksgiving: Chardonnay and Syrah

• Collin-Bourset Pouilly Fuissé, 2002 ($16.99)
• Clos Mimi Petite Rouse Syrah, 2004 ($20.99)

11/5/05 - Cheese and Dessert Anyone?

• Amazin Zinfandel
• Chateau Villefranche Sauternes, 2002 ($19.99/375ml)

10/29/05 - France and America 

• Domaine Delaye (not Tom!) Saint-Veran, 2003 ($16.99)
• Vixen Zinfandel, 2002 Lot 9 ($18.89)

10/22/05 - America and Italy 

• Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2003 ($16.99)
• Torri Chianti Riserva, 2001 ($15.99)

10/15/05 - America and France II

• Gilbert Picq Chablis AC, 2004 ($19.99)
• Russell Creek Tributary (Cab/Merlot), Washington, 2002 ($24.99)

10/8/05 - America and France I

• Lucien Albrecht Pinot Blanc "Cuvee Balthazar," Alsace, 2004 ($11.49)
• Owen Roe Abbot's Table Red WA/OR, 2004 ($27.99) 

9/24/05 - Two from California

• Alpen Cellars Gewurztraminer, Trinity County, 2002 ($14.99)
• Art School Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2003 ($19.99)

9/17/05 - Aussie Wines

• Torbreck Woodcutters Semillon, 2004 ($18.99)
• Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz, 2004 ($20.99)

9/10/05 - A Mixed Bag

• Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc, 2003 ($12.99)
• Gundlach Bundschu Bearitage Red (Lot #12), NV ($14.99)

9/3/05 - End of Summer (Part 2)

• Mâcon Villages, Jean de Moulinsart, 2003 ($11.99)
• Copain Saisons des Vins l'automne Pinot Noir, Mendocino, 2004 ($22.99)

8/27/05 - End of Summer (Part 1)

• Sancerre Chavignol, Hubert Brochard, Loire, 2004 ($19.99)
• Copain Saisons des Vins l'hiver Syrah, Mendocino, 2004 ($22.99)

8/20/05 - BBQ Wines

• Chateau Chaubinet Bordeaux Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc), 2004 ($9.99)
• B.R. Cohn Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2002 ($18.99)

8/14/05 - Summer Sipping

• T.J. Riesling, Mosel Q.B.A., 2003 ($10.99)
• Ridge Three Valleys Red, Sonoma, 2002 ($19.99)

8/6/05 - Pinot Noir in Two Forms

• Innocent Bystander Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Yarra, Australia, 2004 ($15.99)
• Sipino Pinot Noir, Oregon, 2003 ($15.99)

7/30/05 - Aussie Wines (Part 2)

• Dromana Estate Chardonnay Reserve, 2002 ($23.99)
• Hamilton's Ewell Vineyards Sturt River Cab/Shiraz, 2003 ($14.99 - introductory price)

7/16/05 - Serious Summer Sipping

• Stonegate Chardonnay, Napa, 2001 ($15.99)
• Yuntero Reserva, La Mancha - Spain, 1994 ($11.49)

7/9/05 - Aussie Wines (Part 1)

• Hamilton's Ewell Vineyards Stonegarden Chardonnay, 2003 ($18.99)
• David Traeger Shiraz, 2000 ($24.99)

7/2/05 - And the Living is Easy

• Domaine Miguel Viognier, 2001 ($15.99)
• Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, 2003 ($10.99)

6/25/05 - Spanish White, California Red redux

• Burgáns Albariño, Rias Baixas (Spain) 2004, ($14.99)
• Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2001 ($24.99)

6/18/05 - Spanish White, California Red

• Nosis, Buil & Giné, Rueda, 2003 ($16.99)
• Wellington Merlot, Sonoma, 2001 ($19.99)

6/11/05 - Dry Rosé, Great Italian Red, Kir fixings

• Chateau du Rouët, Provence, 2004 ($13.99)
• Felsina Fontalloro Super-Tuscan, 2000 ($37.99)
• Velours de Nuits a la Framboise ($15.99/500ml)

6/4/05 - Cool Climate Grapes

• Gabilan Chardonnay, Chalone Appellation (Monterey) 2003 ($25.99)
• Echelon Pinot Noir, 2003 ($10.99)

5/28/05 - Expatriate Rhone varietals

• Yalumba Viognier, Australia, 2004 ($11.99)
• Giné Giné, Buil & Giné, Priorat, 2002 ($17.99)

5/21/05 - Dry Rosé, Big Red

• Mas de Gourgonnier Rosé, Les Baux de Provence, 2004 ($13.99)
• Finca Flichman Dedicado, 1999 ($29.99)

5/14/05 - Cabernet-based wines

• Hahn Meritage, 2003 ($14.99)
• Stuhlmuller Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001 ($34.99)

5/7/05 - French values

• Domaine Sauviere, Languedoc red, 2001 ($13.49)
• Le Dauphin de Guiraud Sauternes, 2000 ($24.99/500ml)

4/30/05 - Sauvignon Blanc - French and American

• Sancerre "Vieilles Vignes," Paul Cherrier, 2003 ($18.49)
• Murray Hill Sauvignon Blanc (Napa/Monterey), 2002 ($21.99)

4/23/05 - Pinot - Red and White

• Pinot Gris, A to Z Winery (Oregon), 2004 ($14.99)
• Pinot Noir, Gabilan (Chalone Appellation), 2001 ($29.99)

4/16/05 - Serious Kosher Wines

• Shemesh Sauvignon Blanc Fumé (Israel), 2004 ($12.99)
• Noah Tevel Cabernet/Merlot (Israel), 2002 ($15.99)
• Eshkol Cabernet Sauvignon (South Africa), 2003 ($19.99)

4/9/05 - 2001 California Cabernet Sauvignon

• friends.com Cabernet, Sonoma, 2001 ($15.99)
• Honig Cabernet, Napa, 2001 ($29.99)

4/2/05 - White Wines from Canada - yes, Canada!

• Cave Spring Chardonnay CSV, 2000 ($19.99)
• Cave Spring Riesling Reserve, 2002 ($12.99)
• Cave Spring Riesling Indian Summer Late Harvest, 2002 ($19.99/375ml)

3/26/05 - No Theme, Just Great Value

• Neil Elis Sauvignon Blanc, 2003 ($15.99) - an incredibly good SB from South Africa!
• Brig 'Aldara Valpolicella Classico, 2002 ($12.99) - Valpolicella ain't just Bolla anymore! This is real wine and it received a "Best Value" from Gambero Rosso.

3/19/05 - Weird and Wonderful: unusual red wines

• Bennet Lane Maximus, 2001 ($24.99) - an unusual, but delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Zinfandel
• Starry Night Old Vines Zinfandel, 2002 ($27.99) - an exceptional Russian River Valley Zin aged in toasted American oak barrels, it has the flavor profile of a top notch Australian Shiraz!   

3/12/05 - Portugal - There's a reason Portuguese red wines are such good values. Most people haven't heard of them. Don't wait until it's too late!

• Quinta dos Aciprestes, 2001, ($12.99) - a delicious, dry red wine
• Niepoort LBV Port "Vale da Mina," 1995 ($22.99) - a great Port value

3/5/05 - Italian Reds beginning with "B"

• Boroli Barbera d'Alba, 2000, ($14.99)
• Villa Ilaria Barolo, 1999 ($25.99)

2/26/05 - "Sideways" Revisited: Sanford wines from Santa Barbara.

• Sanford Chardonnay, 2002 ($19.99)
• Sanford Pinot Noir, 2000 ($27.99)

2/19/05 - Spanish Reds: 

• Monte Negro Tinto Joven, Ribero del Duero, 2003 ($14.99)
• Castaño Solanera Viñas Viejas, 2002 ($16.99)

2/12/05 - Italy: 

• Mastroberardino Greco di Tufo White, 2002 ($10.99 - previously $24!)
• Mastroberardino Radici Red, 1997 ($29.99 - previously $48!)

2/05/05 - Red Bordeaux: 

• Chateau Malromé "Comtesse de Adele" 2000 ($11.99)
• Chateau Sénilhac (Haut Médoc) 2000 ($20.99)

1/29/05 - Zinfandel: 

• Moondance Cellars Reserve (Napa) 2001 ($14.99)
• Wellington Vineyards (Sonoma) 2001 ($16.99)

1/15/05 - Cabernet Sauvignon:

• Los Vascos Reserve (Chile) 2001 ($16.49)
• Twenty Bench (Napa) 2002 ($19.99)

1/8/05 - Rhône-style wines: 

• Moondance Cellars Barney Muttage Red (Sonoma) 2002 ($14.99)
• Domaine Santa Duc Côtes du Rhône, 2001 ($14.99)

12/18/04 - Surf 'n Turf - Champagne and Cabernet Sauvignon:

• Moncuit Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs ($36.99)
• White Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa), 2001 ($28.99)

12/11/04 - Pinot Noir: 

• Moondance Cellars PN, Carneros, 2001 ($15.99)
• Copain PN L'Automne (Mendocino), 2003 ($23.99)

12/4/04 - Italy:

• Ritratti Pinot Grigio  (Trentino) 2003 white ($14.99)
• Aurora Barbera (Tortonesi-Piemonte) 1999 red ($13.99)

11/27/04 - Spain: 

• Dona Rosa Albariño (Rias Baixas) 2003 white ($14.99)
• Clos dels Codols (Montsant) 2001 red ($14.99)

11/20/04 - Thanksgiving Reds: 

• Bearboat Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley - Sonoma) 2001 ($20.99)
• Madone Beaujolais Villages Noveau 2004 ($10.99)

11/13/04 - No theme, just good wine:

• Domaine Paul Mas Chardonnay/Viognier (Vin de Pays d'Oc, France) 2003 white ($13.99)
• St Hallett Faith Shiraz (Barossa, Australia) 2002 red ($21.99)

11/6/04 - Bordeaux: 

• Chateau La Caussade 2002 white ($13.99)
• Chateau Bégadan 2000 Médoc red ($18.99)

10/31/04 - Napa Valley:

• Stonegate Chardonnay (Napa) 2000 ($15.99)
• Stonegate Cabernet (Napa) 1999 ($29.99)