February 2007
February 15, 2007
A Great Case of the Clape: 2005 "Vin des Amis"
When the thermometer dips as it has over the past few weeks, I begin to hear frequent requests for a �hearty and smooth red wine under $20.�
Syrah from the northern Rhone is the logical pick � but the continued weakness of the dollar versus the euro has made it very challenging to find a bottle with fullness, complexity and that unmistakably warm northern Rhone elegance.
That�s why today�s offer is special - it's exceptional Syrah from one of the northern Rhone�s greatest winemakers at a more than reasonable price.
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Posted by Tristan Meador at 5:23 PM
February 14, 2007
Pinot Noir - 2004 Vignoble Guillaume
Since Crush opened, I've had the hardest time finding a great Pinot Noir for under $20.
California has pretty much priced itself out of the market; same with Oregon.
And you can forget Burgundy.
The New Zealand Pinots are often good but have never inspired me the way a truly excellent Pinot should.
After months of patiently tasting lesser bottlings, I have finally found the greatest Pinot Noir for under $20 on the market today: the 2004 Vignoble Guillaume.
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Posted by Bob Schagrin at 3:07 PM
February 2, 2007
Back to Scholium: A "Noble" Lesson for Sauvignon Blanc
Abe Schoener's Scholium Project is definitely one of the most interesting, outrageous and original Cult Wine endeavors taking place in California today.
We've previously offered a number of his sometimes luscious and always cerebral wines and have been blown away by the responses.
From the "Old School Wine Geek" to the "Napa Cabernet Afficianado," so many of you have enjoyed these wines and come back for more, only to find them sold out. The diversity of Scholium die-hards is a true indication that these wines uniquely mix California muscle with Old World finesse.
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Posted by Stephen Bitterolf at 4:05 PM