March 2018 “Captain Washington” To The Rescue

March Is Washington State Wine Month! Grape-fully yours, Larry

New WINES on The BLOCK From Washington!!

What Are Block Wines? Like the first sign says we deal with famous “California” vineyards that have leftover juice from a specific vintage and grapes and they produce a limited amount of wine just for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits. The Block numbers are some sort of significance to the Bailes Family that owns ABC. […]

There is More To Piedmont Than D.O.C.G.!!

D.O.C.’s of Piedmont Are Great Wines Too. When us wine people think of Piedmont we think of the famous areas that produce wines from D.O.C.G areas like the Nebbiolos of Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara and The Barberas of Asti and Alba and the Cortese of Gavi and the Moscato of Asti. There are some pretty darn […]

Chilly Outside? How ‘Bout Chile Inside?

So Much Buzz About Chilean Pinot Noir Yes the movie Sideways you would think would be out of our minds but the effect it had on the Pinot Noir Industry is still rising the popularity of the grape. I have already posted over and over in agreement with great reviewers like Josh Reynolds that no […]

“Chill Out….Wine Down”

Grape-fully yours, Larry

Wines From South Africa Are Not All “Rubber–ish”

One correction. Black Pearl (Parrl) by mistake in the video is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Shiraz) I got them reversed. Either way it is a very balanced wine and provides good value as all the wines in the video do. Change your mindset. Check out South African wines. Grape-fully yours, Larry

G’Wines…Mates!!!

Part 2 Next Week.. South Africa Trust Me Followers! These Aussie Wines are Classic and Big And Bold with flavor at a Great Value Tait “The Ball Buster” Red Blend $18.99 Oliverhill Winery, Red Silk Shiraz $18.99 Serafino GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre -$29.99 Grape-fully Yours, Mates, Larry

If You Only Buy Wines By Grape Name, Try The Originals!

List Of Some “Originals” To Try Pinot Gris From Alsace France Instead Of Pinot Grigio White Burgundy Instead of American Chardonnay Red Burgundy Instead Of American Pinot Noir Primitivo Di Manduria Instead of American Red Zinfandel Right Bank Bordeaux Instead Of American Merlot Vouvray Instead of American Chenin Blanc Sancerre Our Pouilly Fume Instead […]

Drink And Eat Like A Sicilian !!

We Need A Category Called Pizza And Pasta Wines I have always said that all Wine Retailers should have a category or section called “Pizza and Pasta Wines” . Basically wines from all over the world that pair well with simple Tomato Sauce based dishes of Pasta and America’s Favorite Fast Food, Pizza. When I […]

Viral Wine Myths…Dispelled !!

This is just the beginning folks. These are the ones I hear at least 20-30 Times per day that I wanted to give you the Real Facts about and erase all those Wive’s Tales out of your mind. Grape-fully yours, Larry