The Spirit World

A nice, rich, full bodied Syrah here. This one was kind of a surprise, (having never heard of this winery before) but a nice surprise at that.
So many wineries so little time, I know I know very cliché, but in the Sacramento region will all of the wine counties available I learn about 3 […]

A blast on the nose right away deep from the La Famiglia vineyards. You know from the first smell that you are in for a treat. Unfortunately for you readers out there the La Famiglia Colmera is no longer available unless you are lucky enough to find it in a local wine shop or by […]

So what we have here is a quality Zinfandel from Lodi, CA (that unfortunately most people won’t give the time of day since the label says Woodbridge). Great mellow zinfandel with only 13.5% alcohol, which is not the normal killer from Amador or El Dorado counties in California. With the lower alcohol content it really […]

While characters in movies are often seen drinking wine, the wine itself usually doesn’t take center stage. However, as evidenced by a rash of recent movies, this seems to be changing.
In 2004, the big screen saw the release of Sideways and with it, Miles’ admonishment about Merlot. That same year, Jonathan Nossiter’s Mondovino gave oenophile […]

My latest artist pick (wine under $10/bottle) is the 2005 Castle Rock Petite Sirah. Grown in the Russian River Valley of California where well drained soils and a fog cooled climate offer ideal growing conditions, this medium-bodied lush wine with juicy berry, mocha and candy apple on the nose is on the verge of jammy […]

An Organic and Biodynamic Wine Cellar Created by Scott Pactor of West Chelsea’s Appellation Wine & Spirits
Bright, Modern, and white, it’s exterior wall of glass, Appellation Wine & Spirits – in eco chic, delightfully designed West Chelsea, is the first Biodynamic Wine Boutique in New York City.
Opened in September 2005, Appellation has established itself as […]