Category Archives: What’s Hot?

As I write this, it is 42 degrees outside with a wind chill of 36…and it’s noon!  Winter seems to have finally arrived.  And when it’s this cold, we sell more red wine than any other time of the year.  … Continue reading →

Legendary California vintners Roy Cecchetti and Bob Broman have teamed up once again to create a wine company that produces consistent, top quality, value-priced wines at a time when everyone needs good value!  First there was Redtree and Line 39 … Continue reading →

Okay, I’ll admit that when I was first offered these Virginia wines which, well, aren’t inexpensive, I had to laugh a little.  How in the heck can I sell Virginia wines at these prices, I thought?  And, then I tasted … Continue reading →

Anybody can buy a great $40 wine, right? You can actually buy a lot of bad $40 wines if you don’t know what you’re doing. But, I love looking for those killer bottles of wine under $15! That’s what gets … Continue reading →

Most people have probably never heard of Verdejo, but in the Rueda region of Spain these very old vines are capable of producing stunning examples of dry, aromatic, but fruit driven white wines.  If you drink a lot of chardonnay … Continue reading →

Master Sommelier Sara Floyd, one of only 14 women in the world to hold this prestigious title, teamed up with California’s famous Pisoni family to make these wines which emphasize the lush fruit of the Santa Lucia Highlands, but de-emphasize … Continue reading →

One of the hottest wineries we’ve tasted this summer is the Pares Balta winery in Penedes, Spain.  This family- run winery was founded in 1790 and operates totally organically.   Their vineyards are planted on a variety of soil types and … Continue reading →

Drink to your health!  In these times when we are focusing on being heart healthy, it should be stated again, even if you have heard it before, that one to two glasses of wine each day is good for you.  … Continue reading →

Today I’ll be at The Courthouse at Cypress Lake to pour some cool, crisp wines for a tennis mixer.  Now these are people who have their priorities in order! It’s a beautiful, late spring day in Madison which means it … Continue reading →