by Bob Holmes | Sep 19, 2024 | Buying wine, Choosing Wine, News, Wine Tastings
Years ago when I was lucky enough to be on the Kistler Mailing List (that was at that time the only way to secure some of the best Chardonnays in California!), I didn’t get too miffed when I was asked to purchase on bottle of Steve’s Pinot Noir for every three Dutton...
by Bob Holmes | Sep 16, 2024 | Buying wine, General, Wine Tastings
Last Thursday evening, Aragon hosted Maurillio Purpura, CEO of Venoveritas Wine Import. Interesting story here; Maurillio is originally form Palermo, Sicily, sister city to Pensacola! His corporate offices are in Largo, FL but he now lives in Pensacola because he...
by Bob Holmes | Aug 28, 2024 | Buying wine, Choosing Wine, General, Wine Tastings
In Vino Veritas! In wine there is truth, truth about the grapes that are used, the places they were grown and the person who grew them. This statement rings abundantly true when it comes to Italian reds. As varied in profile and stylistic differences as the places...
by Bob Holmes | Jun 16, 2023 | Buying wine, Wine Dinner
I stopped by the EastHill Bottle Shop last week and was rummaging for some big whites to taste, whites other than Chardonnay. Todd Vucovich recommended a 2021 Nisia Old Vines Verdejo from the Rueda region of Spain. I usually buy two bottles of a new wine I am tasting....
by Bob Holmes | Mar 6, 2023 | Buying wine, Wine Tastings
To those who are not members of the local chapter of the American Wine Society, you may consider joining. The group meets monthly to explore various wines from around the world. The cost is minimal for these events, $20 a head, and extremely educational, especially...
by Bob Holmes | Feb 11, 2023 | Buying wine, General
Last time Margie and I were in New Orleans we visited, as at any opportunity, Martin’s Wine Cellar. My search was for some high end CA Chardonnays. While there I was turned on to a Dove and Stone Chalk Hill Sonoma County red blend, 66% Petite Verdot and 34% Merlot....
