A great Bordeaux from the Pomerol area, made mostly of Merlot.  Still young but drinkable now, but will cellar for another 5-10 years. Medium tannins with a soft texture.  Bright fruit notes begin, and finish with a earthiness defined by Bordeaux wines.  This lovely bottle is available at Trader Joe’s.  Marked down from $30.00 to [...]

Labled Grand Cru of Saint-Emilion section of Bordeaux.  In many magazines and wine review sites, 1996 is rated as the 2nd best season in the last 100 years. This is Bordeaux’s oldest recognized wine growing region.  Hopefully to cellar until 2016

les Petites Recoltes, Vin de pays d’Orange France This is a bottle brought to me from a friend who visited London. She bought this bottle because of a recommendation.  What is unique is that it’s bottled in Clear Glass.  First one I have ever seen.  This is a blend of grenache, syrah from the very [...]