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2018 Pico Maccario Villa Della Rosa Barbera D’Asti ) Italy

    2018 Pico Maccario Villa Della Rosa Barbera D’Asti ) Italy   Lots of black cherry and other dark fruits, and with a nice earthiness/leather character, plus a little spice.   Very smooth and yummy!   Purchased on sale for $10.99 (originally $15.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

November 8, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Ferreri Nero d’Avola (Sicily, Italy)

2018 Ferreri Nero d’Avola (Sicily, Italy)   Floral/violets, plums, cherries, and some toasted oak. Smooth and juicy.   Yum!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $19.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

November 5, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Wineshipping & Commerce7 Partner on interface tool that allows consumers to choose their own wine delivery date

NEWS RELEASE Wineshipping & Commerce7 Partner on Delivery Date Request Tool With new APIs from Wineshipping, customers can purchase wine via Commerce7 with a desired delivery date Wineshipping and Commerce7 have announced a new partnership in the form of an API which empowers end-customers to choose their own delivery date. This long-requested feature reduces failed […]

November 4, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Bodega Sommos Xiloca Garnacha (Calatayud, Spain)

2018 Bodega Sommos Xiloca Garnacha (Calatayud, Spain)   Berry is the name of the game…blackberry and other dark fruits dominate, but is nicely complemented by earthy oak characteristics. Very smooth, juicy, and yummy!   Purchased on sale for $13.99 (originally $16.99)

November 3, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Citluk Winery (Wines of Illyria) Stone Cuvee (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

2018 Citluk Winery (Wines of Illyria) Stone Cuvee (Bosnia & Herzegovina)   90% Zilavka, 10% Bena   Floral nose, with a complex palate incl. apple, lychee, lime, & slate.   Long, dry finish. Really nice! My first Bosnian wine — hope to try more!   Purchased on sale for $19.99 (originally $27.99) from Great Grapes […]

November 2, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

United Sommeliers Foundation Makes Statement Regarding Court of Master Sommeliers

The United Sommeliers Foundation stands in support of women in our industry who at any time have experienced discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence of any kind.   There is no excuse for abuse and harassment in our workplaces and community, and we stand united with all women in the fight for continued equality. We are […]

November 2, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Domaine Laroque Chardonnay (Cité de Carcassonne, France)

2018 Domaine Laroque Chardonnay (Cité de Carcassonne, France)   An unoaked Chardonnay, this one has some nice floral characteristics on the nose, with maybe some melon, lime, and slate on the palate. Crisp and refreshing!   Purchased on sale for $11.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC

October 29, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Tania & Vincent Carême Terre Brûlée ‘Le Blanc’ (Swartland, South Africa)

2019 Tania & Vincent Carême Terre Brûlée ‘Le Blanc’ (Swartland, South Africa)   Chenin Blanc grapes.   Honeysuckle, very floral nose…peach, pear, lime, with a lingering dry, slate finish.   Lovely!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $23.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

October 27, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers with Charles Woodson Announce New College Scholarship Series to Support BIPOC Wine Industry Students

NEWS RELEASE Larkspur, CA; October 27, 2020 – O’Neill Vintners & Distillers with Charles Woodson are pleased to announce the Charles Woodson & O’Neill Family Wine Scholarship, a new series of college scholarships with California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and Sonoma State University. The scholarships aim to recruit and retain high-achieving Black, Indigenous, […]

October 27, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Vinexpo New York 2021 edition cancelled due to ongoing risks of COVID-19

NEWS RELEASE   PORTLAND, Maine – October 27, 2020 – Diversified Communications and Vinexposium, organizers of Vinexpo New York, the premier wine and spirits trade event in North America, today announced its exhibition scheduled for February 3-4, 2021 at Manhattan’s Jacob K. Javits Center has been cancelled, due to the ongoing risks of COVID-19 and […]

October 27, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More