hey all / Nero di Troja grape from Castel Del Monte / Puglia's only DOCG / v. 2016 / lots of color left and elegant red fruit / this will be a good pairing with pizza tonight / Cheers!

Wonderful Wino You went for 2016! Nero di Troia is our native grape that was almost lost! Fortunately we have this, and although it’s around €12 the top end of our wine spend, very worth it! #PugliaGuys #PugliaWine

hey all / purple, full-bodied Pinot Noir from Monterey, CA / v. 2020 / if you like PN made with the ripeness of a Cabernet / this Pinot is for you / I like red PN not purple PN / Cheers!

hey all / Cava / nose is fresh and expressive with primary aromas of green apple and pear along with dried nuts and fresh baked bread notes / I'm liking Cava a lot more than Prosecco these days / Cheers!

It's a great visual for sure.

hey all / these guys are killing it with Syrah in Mendocino Co. / they have totally nailed the Northern Rhone style of balance / Cheers!

Turkish Pide, aka Turkish Pizza Holy cow these were good! Pizza has some competition. Getting the traditional ingredients, mainly the cheese, is a must if you want close to the traditional flavors.

this woman has "The Lubitsch Touch" when it comes to Grenache. Now that I think of it, Randall Grahm you got "The Lubitsch Touch" too / Cheers!

Third Kosta Browne Winery of the week. They are still the best Pinots in the $100 range…..no question in my mind. Couple hours of air made a huge difference. Cheers, crew!

Orwell chortles in his grave.

hey all / there's something about glass-stop closures that annoy me / fortunately, this Chateau Fabregues Costieres De Nimes Rosé is fruity, fresh, and delicious / anyone else have a problem with glass-top closures?

v. 2019 / Cotes Du Rhone / Kermit Lynch / a five-year-old CdR still showing all the stuffing and flavor / lovely stuff / 62% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre, 9% Carignan / Cheers!

2014 Les Clos Domaine Pinson. Shared with Christy Canterbury MW MW. Not a bad evening all things consider🤪

hey all / Chateau Baron Bellevue / Cotes De Bourg / v. 2020 / wine's structure is still young / full of concentration / balanced acidity and long tannic grippy finish / Merlot-dominated wine / Such values in Cotes De Bourg that put Napa to shame / Cheers!

Time again for one of my big-time and longtime favorites….#DallaValle. This 2001 is full bodied with lots to like. Quintessential Oakville Cabernet. Have a good weekend everyone. #NapaValley #Wine