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Cellar Notes

  • Think of Argentina, think of Malbec. But wait, there's much more.Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60Quality key: * = decent…
  • Chilean whites are gaining an audience, but Chilean reds already have arrived. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60Quality key:…
  • Quality continues to improve in Chile with modern up to date wine-making. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60Quality key: * =…
  • Some call it Syrah, some call it Shiraz. Regardless, this is one interesting grape.Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60Quality…
  • The back bone of many a Rioja, Tempranillo is a fabulous grape that also plays a prominent role elsewhere in Spain. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40…
  • The interest in organic wine is way up, so here are a trio of can't miss choices. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60Quality…
  • The ancient French region of Languedoc is home to some of the best bargains around.Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60Quality…
  • It's the season for big hearty stews, which of course demand big hearty reds. Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60Quality key:…
  • You may want to stock up on dessert wines, a wonderful finish to any great meal. Click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth…
  • According to Al, few grapes reflect their origins better than zinfandel. Here's a look at a pair of fabulous regions. Click the links to purchase Cellar…