To all Wine Exchangers, It’s funny. Every year we go through the same thing. We tell the many Champagne purveyors we deal with to come and present new stuff to us in August or September. The idea is that, after having seen the broadest possible spectrum early on, we will still have time to create […]
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The World's Greatest Cab Franc: The Brilliant 98pt 2012 Gran Enemigo Is Here!
To all Wine Exchangers, As we stated in a previous report we wrote back in March, Alejandro Vigil is one of the world’s most decorated winemakers, having manned the helm as Chief Winemaker at Bodega Catena Zapata since 2007. During that time, he has crafted some of the greatest wines not just in Argentina, but […] -
It's Last Call on the Instant Sellout 94pt, $14 Casas del Bosque Cab!
To all Wine Exchangers, It’s Last Call on a wine that’s been the fastest-selling Cabernet deal in our history…twice. We’ve sent two different missives on the CasasdelBosque Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva Maipo Valley 2014 based on container arrivals and stock issues. Both offers sold out within two hours. So today, you’ve got one more shot. […] -
$300+$150+$150+$50=$44.98? Clos St. Jean's Remarkable Chateauneuf Vieilles Vignes
To all Wine Exchangers, On the surface, with the typical quick hit score/price philosophy, today’s wine isn’t the most obvious call. But in the glass? That is something else again. We’ll start with the vintage. We have referred to the 2014 vintage in many of the top areas of France for reds (Burgundy, Bordeaux and […] -
Legit 95pt Pinot Noir for $24.98, Need We Say More?
To all Wine Exchangers, So, what happens when the scion of one of Tuscany’s most iconic estates gets a burr in his saddle and decides to make Pinot Noir in Argentina? Good things. Very good things. I don’t know if he was just bored with his home estate, Sassicaia, or maybe just looking for a […] -
POMEGRANATE AND PERSIMMON HOLIDAY SANGRIA
Who says sangria is just for the summer? This Pomegranate & Persimmon Holiday Sangria Recipe is full of fresh Seasonal flavors and is a festive drink to serve at your holiday gathering (without a ton of effort). Sangrias are wonderful for not only infusing wine with an additional layer of fresh fruity notes, but they […] -
It's Back! 2010 Bordeaux from the 100pt. Winemaking Team at Chateau Pavie, Only $22!
To all Wine Exchangers, Looking for a serious bottle of Champagne but not looking to throw down $100+ for the experience? Look no further. Billecart Salmon’s 2006 is the bomb. We don’t need to talk up the house of Billecart-Salmon. It’s one of the most prestigious houses in Champagne, producing a bevy of the region’s […] -
New Years Is Almost Here: 97pt Show-Stopper Champagne from Billecart-Salmon!
To all Wine Exchangers, Looking for a serious bottle of Champagne but not looking to throw down $100+ for the experience? Look no further. Billecart Salmon’s 2006 is the bomb. We don’t need to talk up the house of Billecart-Salmon. It’s one of the most prestigious houses in Champagne, producing a bevy of the region’s […] -
Ten Perfect Wines: The Lowest-Priced 100-Point Parker Bordeaux & More!
To all Wine Exchangers, If you’re going to give that very special someone the gift of wine this season it doesn’t get any better than handing them a bottle of perfection. 100 points. As good as it gets. For today’s offer, we’ll keep it short and sweet and let the wines do the talking. We’re […] -
Columbia Crest Does It Again: Juicy, Wine Spectator 91pt Cab, Just $9.98!
To all Wine Exchangers, A rare bipartisan offer from Washington… state. Certainly, the political landscape over the last several months has been the opposite of warm and fuzzy. But hopefully a lot of that is behind us now and we can concentrate on finding some common ground to move forward. It is important to find […]