What's your STOM?

Really! Oswaldo reported quite favorably on it recently too...must find some. Does Vino Verite carry it?

Oh yes! I did read Oswaldo's note, but I had forgotten. Of course we'll have that in - I just reordered today.

Jenise, a warning: I tried a glass in a restaurant (I think the 2006 vintage) and found it quite overpowering for my entree of chicken piccata. It is a Pinot Noir that comes on boldly and I don't find it very Burgundian at all. I do like it on its own but think it would match better to rabbit, beef bourgignon or boar meat than a delicate chicken dish.

[Jenise]

The month isn't over, but what has been you wine STOM (Steal of the Month)? Are there any great bargains out there that you've discovered?
I've been in a "reduce the cellar" mode for a couple of months, so I haven't really had any flaming bargains lately. Although the 2006 ESJ Gamay @$13 is pretty nice. But, then again, Steve's wines always are value priced IMO.
Redwinger

Kirkland (Costco) New Zealand Sauv Blanc.

Jenise, a warning: I tried a glass in a restaurant (I think the 2006 vintage) and found it quite overpowering for my entree of chicken piccata. It is a Pinot Noir that comes on boldly and I don't find it very Burgundian at all. I do like it on its own but think it would match better to rabbit, beef bourgignon or boar meat than a delicate chicken dish.

We picked up an '07 at Whole Paycheck in Portland, ME for $9.99. We agree with JC that is more Bold than Burgundian, but it went very nicely with a dish that true love concocted tonight. It was a pork dish consisting of pounded pieces of loin sauteed with wild mushrooms, and served with cous cous, and green beens. It all went together very nicely.

Ummm, OK, does this count ? We opened an '85 Caymus Estate CS, priced $15.99. Of course, we bought a case of it twenty years ago at The Wine House, but it felt like a steal then and feels the same way today. It still tastes great too.

[Jenise]

Cono Sur has a whole line of varietals, and I'm seeing the brand in a lot of the better grocery stores around town. I can't vouch for any but the PN though. That's the only one I got a chance to taste.

Cono Sur's reserve Sauv Blanc at $12.50 very much deserves your attention.

Recently purchased some 2003 Donnhoff Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Spatlese at about 26 bucks.

Torres, Vina Brava, Rose, Catalunya 2006 for $5. Delightful and very satisfying Garnacha-based rose. Love it!

Ravenswood, Vintner's Blend Shiraz, 2005 South Eastern Australia. $3.99.

2006 Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Pinot Noir - $15

I hope you like this better than I did. The bottle I had didn't encourage me to go buy more. In fact, all the 2006 Burgundy I've had in the price range has been thin and lifeless.

Riedel Vinum at $1/glass including tax.

Dan, where did you find that deal?

Riedel Vinum at $1/glass including tax.

2005 Clape Cornas for $11.95 the case including tax and delivery.

2005 Clape Cornas for $11.95 the case including tax and delivery.

Steve,
Wanna sell any for $18/per? That is not a Steal...that is Robbery. Congratulations.

2005 Clape Cornas for $11.95 the case including tax and delivery.

Steve,
Wanna sell any for $18/per? That is not a Steal...that is Robbery. Congratulations.

No, I'm just a lying bastard, 'Winger!

No, I'm just a lying bastard, 'Winger!

Nothing wrong with that.

[James Roscoe]

2005 Clape Cornas for $11.95 the case including tax and delivery.

Steve,
Wanna sell any for $18/per? That is not a Steal...that is Robbery. Congratulations.

No, I'm just a lying bastard, 'Winger!

Are you running for office? Or going to work on Wall Street?

Dan, where did you find that deal?

JC, it was a store close out. There wasn't a whole lot there (we grabbed 4x Cab, 4 x Champagne). I told the couple we do wine dinners with and they cleaned out the rest.

On the personal side, it would have to be the 2001 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cannubi I got for $4.99 a couple weeks ago at Grocery Outlet. And that's no lie! A mismark for sure. Only one of those, alas.