Category Archives: General

Domaine Didier Dagueneau

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Dan

Didier Dagueneau died tragically in a plane crash in 2008. Before settling into life as a vigneron in 1982 he was a professional motorcycle racer. But, “settling” is a relative term; among other things he was also became internationally accomplished … Continue reading →

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Fattoria di Montevertine Le Pergole Torte

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Dan

  Montevertine is the name of the wine, the estate where it is made, and the “hilltop hamlet” in the heart of the Chianti district where the domaine is situated. Montevertine’s first vintage was produced by Sergio Manetti in 1971 … Continue reading →

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Perrier-Jouet Champagne Flash Sale

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Dan

beautiful bubbles – unbeatable prices   Perrier-Jouet Champagne Grand Brut NV ($49.95) $28 / bottle Case-12: Perrier-Jouet Champagne Grand Brut NV $312 / 12 (that’s $26 / b) Wine Enthusiast 93 points “This is what you expect a prestige Champagne … Continue reading →

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Marie Courtin Champagne

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Dan

Marie Courtin is not the proprietress-vigneron of the hottest little grow show in Champagne; nor is she the star of our show. Those roles and more all belong to Dominique Moreau. Marie Courtin was her grandmother. But this is not … Continue reading →

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Flash Sale Solaria Brunello di Montalcino 2003

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Dan

Patrizia Cencione Solaria Brunello di Montalcino 2003 ($49.95) $24 vinopolflash special Antonio Galloni 91 points “Solaria’s 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an intense, weighty style. Licorice, spices, leather, dark cherries, plums and sweet toasted oak flow from this … Continue reading →

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Flash Sale: Flora Springs Trilogy 2008

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Dan

 Flora Springs Trilogy Napa 2008 ($59.95) $29 vinopolflash special  Wine Enthusiast 94 points “A flashy, classy wine grown in the estate vineyard in the benchlands and hills above Rutherford. Shows lots of sweet, ripe cherry fruit and toasty oak, but … Continue reading →

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