Category Archives: Tastings
Novy Nebbiolo and Siduri Pinots
Adam Lee and his wife Diana are the family behind the Siduri and Novy labels that hail from Santa Rosa, California. They do not own vineyards; rather, they source grapes from growers with whom they contract. These contracts allow for … Continue reading
Nicholson-Jones Wines
The incredible variety of wine makes it an impossible subject to truly master. There are some great wines that are made in too small of numbers for more than a few people to enjoy. Domaine Romanée-Conti, which is pictured above, … Continue reading
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1845 Madeira!
1845 Cossart Gordon Madeira Bual Solera, Bottled in 1971 Last night I had the fortune of tasting wine from the 19th century. Madeira is the immortal wine; impervious to heat and oxygen, which it is subjected to over many years … Continue reading
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Rosé Is Catching On
A Decanter.com article confirmed what we have been observing at The Wine Merchant over the last few years – wine drinkers are coming around to rosé. And why not? It’s delicious! There is no more hedonistic beverage than a dry … Continue reading
Italian Reds For Value?
I was working in an Italian restaurant when I fell in love with wine so it was only natural that Italian wines were my first favorite genre and my first area of relative expertise. The thing about restaurant wine lists … Continue reading
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My Favorite Wine Under $15
The Juan Gil Monastrell is my favorite wine under $15. I certainly hope that the price is the same next year, but I imagine that the tumbling dollar will take its toll. Many of the wines we regularly see from … Continue reading
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My Favorite Wine Under $50
Over the past couple of decades, the market for fine wine has increased dramatically. What has not increased is the size and production capabilities of the world’s best wineries, which leaves most customers priced out of the classic, great wines. … Continue reading
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The State of South African Wine
Although wine has been produced in South Africa for three hundred years, the modern wines of the Cape are still in their infancy. Since the late 1980s the industry has exploded thanks to foreign investment and interest in the wines. … Continue reading
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Ruinart and LVMH
What better way to begin a blog than with a celebration of a new favorite wine. The non-vintage Ruinart Blanc de Blanc is a stunner. I’ve never been so excited by a Champagne. As this is my first entry, I’ll … Continue reading
