Recent Press

Wall Street Journal, September 7, 2007

A regular "Tastings" column titled "Charting the 'Sideways' Effect" included the Sipino Pinot Noir on their Dow Jones Index of Inexpensive Pinot Noirs. The wine was described as "Interesting. It starts with lots of juicy blackberries, but then turns slightly viney and herbal, in a good, true way. Very drinkable, but also complex enough to hold interest."

Washington Times, August 22, 2007

Paul Lukacs "Wine of the Week" says about the Barth Rene Pinot Blanc Vignoble de Bennwihr 2004, "Many of the best pinot blancs come from Alsace in northern France, and Barth Rene's is an excellent example. Marked by pear and apple flavors, with a hint of spice in the finish, it almost begs to be poured at dinner."

Washington Post, July 25, 2007

"In the Wine Aisle" describes the Les Jamelles Vins de Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2005 described as having flavors of "black cherries and blackberries beautifully balanced by light tannins" perfect for pairing with burgers of any kind - salmon, tuna, veggie or the classic bacon cheeseburger.

Wall Street Journal, July 6, 2007

Wine reviewers Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher rated the Moncaro 'Verde
Ca'Ruptae' 2005 the best value verdicchio in "Gold from Italy's Hills." Described as "ocused, with pinpoint tastes of melons and peaches at the front and a long, lemon-lime finish and then an eye-opening hint of roasted almonds and a hint of attractive bitterness.

International Wine Review, March 2007

Funtaliras 2005 Vermentino di Gallura Sardinia earns a 90 and the following comments in "Report #6 The Wines of Southern Italy: From Quantity to Quality" : " The Funtaliras 2005 Vermentino di Gallura proved to be one of the best Vermentino in our tasting. Light lemon in color, it offers a bright fl oral bouquet with notes of sweet pear and apricot. On
the palate it is richly fruited with a touch of white pepper and a terrific finish with good acidity and balance. A perfect white wine for roast pork-Sardinia style, perhaps."

International Wine Review, December 2006

Simonassi Lyon 2004 Malbec Mendoza earned a solid 87 points in "Report #5 Argentina’s Magnificent Malbec." Reviewers described the wine as "...light ruby in color exhibiting aromas of black raspberry, plum fruit and toasted oak. The palate offers clean and simple fruit flavors with good balance and a short, pleasant finísh."

Burghound, October 2006

Great reviews of Burgundies from Domaine Anne-Francois Gros, Domaine Joseph Belland and others by renowned expert Allen Meadows.

Wine Spectator, November/December 2006

On the Brut Rosé Champagne NV, " Rich and supple, with a beam of berry, mineral and spice notes running through it. Very creamy, with moderate length. Drink now. 600 cases imported."

The Washington Post, September 7, 2005
"More Than Just Tokaj" by Michael Franz

Discover the unique, flavorful and virtually unknown wides produced in Hungary.