99 Bottles

• February 2017

  I took my then-girlfriend, now-wife to Florence by way of Tuscany for our first Valentine’s Day. The location in combination with more than a few bottles of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano made for a memorable trip. Unfortunately for me, a Valentine’s Day like that one is hard to top. But there is one thing we can do on Valentine’s Day, year after ... Read More

  From the article It's okay to buy value sparkling wine for Valentine's Day.

  
  

• February 2017

  "There is no California equivalent."All we can do is try to get close. $12 for a liter is about as cheap as it gets around here. I think I buy liters of Grüner at Bottle Barn for $10.99."This is the kind of conversation I'd enjoy having sitting around a table with a few bottles of wine and a few wine enthusiasts. :)"Stick around. I do offlines o... Read More

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• February 2017

  I remember that video. He did a good job.But as to clearance - as a New Yorker, I don't want to pay full retail, ever. You always ask for a deal. It's what you do. People have made fortunes clearing out inventory of various products, including clothes, electronics, household goods, etc. In the Village there's a store that specializes in picking ... Read More

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• December 2016

  We talked a lot about sparkling wine last week but there is a lot more to cover. The biggest sparkling wine day of the year, New Year's Eve, is right around the corner. Opening a bottle of sparkling wine can be a a dangerous proposition. There's a lot of pressure under that cork! But if you like living on the edge, there's always sabrage. When t... Read More

  From the article Holiday Sparkling Bottle Pick List

  
  

• December 2016

  I love a good value when it comes to sparkling wine, but there are so many occasions that warrant higher price points. In fact, purpose is the single most important part of any sparkling wine purchase. Is it a romantic affair or a graduation? Is it Thanksgiving or a retirement party? Will you be present when the bottle is opened? Generally speak... Read More

  From the article The Decision to Spend More on Sparkling Wine

  
  

• December 2016

  A couple of ways to look at this pre-Christmas offer:1) why spend any money on Napa reds when you can get these bottles, aged for you already, at these prices?2) you can put together your own Produttori del Barbaresco verticals that'd knock the socks off the Valkyrie serving wenches pouring at the tables in Valhalla.  Barbaresco from the Big Cel... Read More

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• November 2016

  I'm not sure about the current availability of these, but in the last few months I have enjoyed five or six bottles of each and  thought that they offered outstanding value: -- Buehler Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon -- $19.99 at Costco -- Monsanto Chianti Classico Reserva -- $16.99 at Costco -- Lyeth Sonoma County Meritage -- $9.99 at Trader Joe's Read More

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• November 2016

  Finding myself a little more curious as to what's going on at this price point lately, with neighbors looking to me for advice, and I did hear BLM's call recently as well.So two regions came to mind, not only for reasonable pricing, but for good overall quality potential. The Languedoc in the South of France, and Etna Rosso from the volcanic soi... Read More

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• November 2016

  Being aware of price points for most of the other varietals I have always wondered why the Pinot Noirs are always priced way ahead of the other varietals.It is almost impossible to purchase a Pinot Noir at the same price point/quality as a Cabernet Sauvignon for under $20Now I live in a region where both Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington State) and... Read More

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• November 2016

  I stopped at Total Wine in the middle of my Cat Tuesday to use a $10 coupon (on the purchase of $50 worth of wine).  Picked two bottles that easily got over the limit, only to find one (The Intrinsic) somehow discounted to $16.99 during the checkout process and my total was $47 before tax.  I rushed back and grabbed another Spanish wine to get m... Read More

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