2017 Raphaël Midoir Touraine Chémery, Middle Loire Valley, France

Best-Buy stand-in for Sancerre! There are plenty of famous properties in the wine world that command a tremendous amount of respect thanks to the magical combination of location and winemaking talent.  Unfortunately, their wines always command a tremendous price tag as well.  So, what happens if we widen our target and explore the adjacent areas…

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Perfect Thanksgiving Six-Pack Special

Whether you’re expecting a crowd or just looking forward to a quiet Holiday at home, we have the perfect pair for your Holiday Table!  These two gems will deftly navigate the complexity and diversity of any traditional Holiday meal while remaining light on the pocketbook and wallet.  These were a smash hit for Thanksgiving this…

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Mazzolino Estate Camara Chardonnay Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy, Italy

Spectacular Chardonnay from Italy (yes, Italy) When I think of Chardonnay, I have to admit, Italy doesn’t immediately leap to mind. Sure, there’s plenty of Chardonnay produced in Italy, however. most are of dubious quality or priced at a point that rivals a good bottle from Burgundy or California. It was nice to recently taste…

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Wines of the Savoie – France’s best kept wine secret

If you’re a fan of crisp, fresh white wines and light spicy reds, (especially during the hot weeks of late summer), the wines of the Savoie just might be your new favorites! Tucked away in eastern France, nestled on the Swiss and Italian borders, the Savoie (pronounced sav-wah) is best known as one of Europe’s…

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