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Branko Pinot Grigio 2007

Tenuta Santomè Prosecco n/v, Veneto
With ghouls and goblins lurking about, it is the perfect time to start considering what bubbly would be best for your upcoming winter holidays. At the Shoppe, we have seen a steady rise in Prosecco requests, perhaps because of its delicate, aperitif quality or its wonderful food affinity or even most, its affordability. Whatever the reason, Prosecco is a staple at our home and this holiday season Tenuta Santomè will be at th

Domaine de Ferrand Châteauneuf du Pape 2005
When it comes to the Rhône valley, I must admit that I am a bit of a traditionalist in regards to flavor profile and Domaine de Ferrand, lead by visionary Philippe Bravy, is extremely dedicated to preserving the unique traditions and special characteristics that Châteauneuf du Pape offers. Robert Parker, Jr. has called Philippe ‘one of the most serious of the young generation of vignerons in C

O’Reilly’s Pinot Noir 2008
In this day and age, we are constantly searching for value priced wines that are as equally impressive as they are affordable and Owen Roe’s O’Reilly’s Pinot Noir 2008 is just such. David O’Reilly, owner and winemaker of Owen Roe, started with just a few barrels in a tiny winery he shared with Peter Rosback (sineann). He is now a formidable force in the Pacific Northwest. Some may call it the luck of the Irish but the fact of th

Goisot Saint Bris
After several weeks of summer traveling, visiting family and friends along our attractive New England coastline, the cool weather has brought me back to my senses and my task of finding the perfect wines for the approaching days of Autumn. We recently tasted several extraordinary wines from the northern Burgundian producer Ghislaine and Jean-Hugues Goisot and although I usually keep my recommendations to one at a time, I feel compelled to endorse a white and a red from this notable grower! The Goisot family estate is traced to the 14th century and is located in the picturesque villages of Saint Bris and Irancy. With completely estate grown vineyards in the appellations of Saint Bris and