2019 Brunello di Montalcino is “…the vintage we’ve all been waiting for,” so “Buckle your seatbelts,” and strap on your helmets because the newest vintage from Montalcino is “…an embarrassment of riches for collectors and fans of the appellation” (Eric Guido, Vinous Media). The hotly anticipated Brunellos have “…definitely lived up to [their] lofty reputation as an excellent vintage across Montalcino” (Kerin O’Keefe). It showcases the extraordinary qualities of Sangiovese, Tuscany’s most famous and beloved grape variety, and its ability to exploit the region’s phenomenal terroir. This “…magical year…” (Giacomo Neri of Casanova di Neri) of “radiance and appeal” (Eric Guido) will likely set a new benchmark for Brunello wines for years to come.
According to Italian wine expert, Kerin O’Keefe, she has “…never tasted so many drop-dead-gorgeous young Brunellos from a single vintage.” She confesses that many of the best wines stopped her in her tracks, generating that “…magical moment
Domaine de St. Pierre (95 points, Robert Parker) is going to please you. It's a bit young now, but I went ahead and tasted this now so you'll know when to drink it later. There are just 500 cases produced so don't wait until later to try to buy it...only wait to drink it. 
, and this past weekend, we hosted a small dinner for family and friends. Wine always takes center stage on our table, as you can see from the picture. For this special night, we decided to indulge a bit and pulled out a 6 pack of 1997 Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from our cellar with the bottles still in the original paper. So cool! Robert Mondavi needs no introduction to wine lovers?a trailblazer, a legend and an icon. We always enjoy the back vintages of the Reserve. 
Dave Sokolin catches up with Curtis Dahl, proprietor of Joseph & Curtis Cellars, builders of premium, custom wine cellars. J&C brings their clients' wine cellar dreams to life with their handcrafted, one-of-a-kind cellars. Whether working with homeowners or commercial businesses, they exceed expectations and are the recommended and preferred cellar builder of our professional wine team. We're delighted to have them as one of our strategic partners.
The wine is called 2009 Clos la Boheme, and it is a must-try wine for anyone who loves the wines of Bordeaux. Finding this wine is the greatest discovery we've made since finding the 2001 Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon! Hailing from the Haut-Medoc appellation, this is a garage wine - coming from a very small property with an area of only 3 hectares. The chateau is located between two famous classified growth chateaux.
Chateau Rauzan Segla of the Margaux appellation has had a quite a history and continues to make history as they climb to the top of the Bordeaux "Super Seconds" ranks. 
, which also happens to be one of the oldest estates in California. It dates back to 1882 when it was purchased by a San Francisco entrepreneur by the name of Alfred Tubbs. He heard Napa Valley was the best place to grow grapes in California, so he purchased