Thursday, March 15, 2007

A Great Glass of Vino

For those that like the grapes, finding great bottle of vino for those special meals, important events, or just a glass to wind down in the evening is a never ending task. If your not a sommelier, or subscribe to any of the popular wine magazines, how do you find a good bottle. Well, one way is to find a local wine/liquor store that is well stocked and has a experienced, knowledgable staff that can help you find the right bottle for the right food/occasion. In my travels around the U.S., I have found a few.....The Wine Cellar in Red Bank, NJ, Chambers Street Wines in NYC, Several H.E.B / Central Markets in the Austin, TX area...to name a few. Finding that right go-to guy is very important to find a good bottle of wine. In my various searches I have found a few good ones, here they are (hope you enjoy):

Reds:
La Braccesca 2001 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Italian Red Wine
Castello di Querceto 2001 Chianti Classico Riserva - Sangiovese Red Wine

Whites:
Lucien Albrecht 2005 Reserve Riesling - White Wine
Lungarotti 2004 Pinot Grigio - Pinot Gris/Grigio White Wine

Other:
Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port - Dessert Wine




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