1928 Ayala Champagne
It was a few years ago, a good customer brought in to our store his prized double magnum of vintage Champagne. He often wondered how a great old sparkling would taste and asked for our help on how to open and pour the bubbly. The cork itself was fused...
How many grapes are in any given bottle of wine?
A standard 750ml bottle contains about 2.75 pounds of grapes, which is about 11 clusters, for a total of around 550 grapes....
Cabernet in the Morning
High atop Diamond Mountain in Napa Valley, morning fog coats Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are near ready for harvest....
Did You Know……. Wine Fact #16
In the Bordeaux region of France, Margaux is the largest of its regions within the appellation while Pomerol is the smallest. The Graves region is known to be the oldest. Others include Pauilliac, Pessac-Leognan, St. Emillion and Medoc, still yet many other sub-regions are included throughout the entire appellation....
What a Fiasco.
The straw covered bottles of Chianti or Valpolicella are called a fiasco....
ROSE for the Holiday
UNSHACKLED ROSE 2019 Unshackled 2019 Rose– 90 pointsA pale salmon-pink color blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah,Grenache, and Mourvèdre grapes from the Central and North Coast of California. Dry, racy, fresh and crisp with a long smooth finish. Want suggestions on where this Rose is available …contact us....
The Twelve Days of (Wine) Christmas
As we count down the days until Christmas, WineTime is happy to suggest for you 12 great wines from around the world that can be used as gifts or to share with friends and family during your Holiday meal. All wines are of great quality and at a price...
2018 Bordeaux
The recently tasted line up of 2018 Bordeaux’s were a wonderful treat. They are quite approachable now and will cellar wonderfully for years to come....
2017 Russell B Gregory Syrah...
2016 Canard Wines
2016 Canard “Throwback” Red Blend Deep dark fruit comprised of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this small batch red blend shows plum, black cherry and black raspberry fruit with polished vanilla, dark chocolate and black licorice notes that tantalize the palate. With hints...