2009 Lindeman’s Bin 40 Merlot October 4, 2011February 5, 2016Nick Comment When it comes to wines, few have generated more searches than Lindeman’s in the backlog of First Pour Wine searches. Why is Lindeman’s [...]
Splurge Saturday: 2007 Siesta Malbec October 1, 2011February 5, 2016Nick Comment Welcome to Splurge Saturday, where we take a break from bottles under $10 to step out and up, in search of exciting new [...]
FAQ Friday: Calories in Wine September 30, 2011October 1, 2011Nick Comment It’s been a while since there’s been an FAQ Friday, but lets give it a go. For instance, will wine make you fat? [...]
2010 Primal Roots Red Blend September 29, 2011February 5, 2016Nick 2 Merlot, Syrah, and Zinfandel. Three prominent and well growing grapes in California, each with their own bold personalities. Sometimes bold personalities make for something amazing, [...]
2010 120 Santa Rita Carmenere September 26, 2011February 5, 2016Nick Comment Nostalgia is a strange beast. That sort of yearning feeling for an experience similar to one from before. All sorts of things can [...]
2010 Fish Eye Merlot September 23, 2011February 5, 2016Nick Comment Sometimes nostalgia gets the better of all of us. Back before I perhaps was allowed to enjoy wine in the normal capacity, I [...]
Oak Creek Merlot September 20, 2011February 5, 2016Nick Comment Hiding in Giant Eagle is the bargain brand Oak Creek. With Oak Creek Merlot coming in at under $4, it’s the kind of [...]
Splurge Saturday: 2009 Apothic Red Winemaker’s Blend September 17, 2011February 5, 2016Nick Comment Welcome to Splurge Saturday, where we take a break from bottles under $10 to step out and up, in search of exciting new [...]
2008 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot September 14, 2011February 5, 2016Nick Comment If there’s one thing that I’m guilty of when it comes to buying wine, it’s being suckered in by vintage changes. Now there’s [...]
2007 Ravens Wood Vintners Blend Petite Sirah September 8, 2011February 5, 2016Nick Comment Ravens Wood is always one of the names in the store that inexplicably makes me believe that the wine will be quality. While [...]