To all Wine Exchangers, “Situated high on Alexander Mountain, Stonestreet has put together their finest portfolio of wines since I have been tasting them. Winemaker Lisa Valtenberg appears to have reduced the overt oakiness displayed by many wines in the past. At the same time, she has increased their nuances, complexity and textural richness…”—Robert Parker, […]
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The 'Three's' Have It: Gorgeous, Parker 93pt Rioja from La Tercera
To all Wine Exchangers, Most of the ‘sales sheets’ that wineries give us are just junk. “Made from this varietal, clone 677/777, serve with grilled meat, blah, blah, yada.” Sometimes, however, we do get a sheet that we can work with and, not surprisingly, that was the case with this wine from Patrick and Albert […] -
Let's Make a Deal: Vino Edition
It’s the ‘holiday season’, which brings out some of the best, and the worst in us. The same is true of retailers. Let the games begin. It’s the time of year, though that is pretty much the process all year long. We see ad after ad where retail chains advertise that they have lowest possible […] -
The Coche Connection: Fab Burgundy Deal from Pascal Clement!
To all Wine Exchangers, Burgundy is a little like real estate. A lot of it is about location. The top vineyards command the top prices no matter who makes them and, if it’s made by a master, it will simply cost more. There’s no special skill in buying a $300 bottle of white Burgundy…except having […] -
Wine Spectator's Top 100: What's In Stock Now (and Going Fast...)
To all Wine Exchangers, It’s that time of year again, where a number of publications, for better or worse, publish their year-end Top 100 lists. The first to do it was Wine Spectator with their Top 100 back in 1988 (usually around Thanksgiving). It caught on beyond anyone’s imagination and has been a ‘thing’, for […] -
Miss The Chimeres? Here's 3 More Can't-Miss Picks From the Rhone!
To all Wine Exchangers, Miss the Saint Roch Chimeres? That’s OK, we have your back. As we referred to in this morning’s missive, an amazing run of vintages in the southern Rhone has come to an end. Starting with the epic vintage of 1998, the region has posted nearly non-stop successes with superb high points […] -
Lafage Strikes Again: 93pt St. Roch Chimeres 2013 Just $13.98!
To all Wine Exchangers, “These are brilliant new releases from Chateau Saint Roch, which was recently purchased by Jean-Marc Lafage (and is a joint venture with importer Eric Solomon). Located in the Cabirou (sp) region of Maury, in the Roussillon…it consists of mostly schist and granite soils, and has a slew of old-vine Carignan and […] -
Over 50% Off This Gambero Rosso Three Glass Winner!
To all Wine Exchangers, It looks like another Winex first. I don’t honestly recall ever seeing such a deal on a wine that received the coveted Three Glasses (Tre Bicchieri) Award from Italy’s Gambero Rosso magazine. First, just getting a sniff of the award is a big deal. Wineries all throughout Italy let you know […] -
Supreme Sancerre from Vacheron & Mellot
To all Wine Exchangers, Sancerre. When done right, it is one of the wine world’s finest white wines. Today, we’re doing the right thing and featuring Sancerre done right, from two of its premier producers. It’s a delicate balance, how to inject the Sauvignon (Blanc) grape with intensity and richness without sacrificing those wonderful, […] -
It's A Sherry Renaissance: We've Got the Basics that will Help you Add Extra Cheer to your Holiday Gatherings!
There are plenty of topics for us to tackle in the world of wine going forward. But to us, this is the time of year to kick back and celebrate the season. Now we realize the season is different for different folks because there are varied religion-based considerations. But Thanksgiving, the American holiday, is the […]