2012 Domaine Saint-Lannes, Cotes De Gascogne, $12.99/Sale $10.99: When we first tasted this blind we thought it was probably a Sauvignon Blanc because of its assertive nose and crisp acidity. “Mais non.” It’s made from Colombard and Gros-Manseng which are star grapes in this part of southwest France. The wine has a lovely nose of… [Continue Reading]

2010 Domaines Les Ondines, Cotes Du Rhone, $13.99/Sale $11.99: You know, we luxuriate in perpetual stupefaction over the quality of these Rhone wines from southern France. They are full flavored and so arousing on the palate. Another thing we particularly like about this “CDR” is its reasonable alcohol level, 13 percent. So many wines these… [Continue Reading]

2011 Penya, Pays Des Cotes Catalanes, 3 Liter, $38.99/Sale $34.99: Don’t laugh, this is indeed a box wine. It’s delicious and it’s the equivalent of four standard bottles of wine, thus it is a value at the seemingly high initial price. But the most germane point is that you can sip an occasional glass and… [Continue Reading]

2012 Bieler Rose, Sabine, Coteaux D’aix-En-Provence, $10.99: Yearly this is one of our most demanded roses. Usually it is gone in a month. For good reason…it provides delightful strawberry aromas, with a bright palate and crisp finish. Truly irresistible. If anyone still thinks all roses are sweet, they should try this. It will be a… [Continue Reading]