Tara Q. Thomas
Wine writer, wine educator, wine lover
July 09, 2008:
Simi 2007 Sonoma County Roseto, $15
July 02, 2008:
Wines with Birthday cake?
June 24, 2008:
Clayhouse 2007 Central Coast Adobe White, $15
June 11, 2008:
Boho Vineyards 2006 Central Coast Chardonnay ($24/3L)
June 10, 2008:
Uncork a Tasty Bargain
May 28, 2008:
Mas de la Dame 2005 Les Baux de Provence La Gourmande, about $13
May 13, 2008:
Bieler Père et Fils 2007 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Sabine Rosé
April 29, 2008:
J. Lohr 2007 Monterey Wildflower Valdiguie, about $9
April 16, 2008:
Bartenura Prosecco, about $18
April 02, 2008:
Barkan 2004 Israel Classic Pinotage, about $10
March 19, 2008:
Château d'Aqueria 2006 Tavel Rose, about $16; Domaine Chandon Rose, about $20
March 05, 2008:
Le Petit Vigne d'Avril, $16
February 21, 2008:
Cantina Sociale Cooperative di Copertino 2001 Copertino, about $14
February 06, 2008:
Fonseca Porto Terra Bella, $23
January 23, 2008:
St. James Winery Strawberry Wine, about $9
January 08, 2008:
Paul Jaboulet Aîne 2006 Côtes du Rhône Villages, about $16
December 26, 2007:
Taltarni Brut Taché, about $20
November 27, 2007:
George Duboeuf 2006 Moulin-à-Vent Domaine des Rosiers, about $15
November 13, 2007:
Domaine Michel Lafarge 2004 Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, about $14
October 30, 2007:
Altano 2005 Douro, 13 percent alcohol, about $8
October 16, 2007:
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2006 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling, 12 percent alcohol, about $17
October 03, 2007:
Rimon 2005 Pomegranate Dessert Wine, 15 percent alcohol, about $38/500ml
September 19, 2007:
Librandi 2006 Cirò Bianco, 12.5 percent alcohol, about $10
September 04, 2007:
Hilltop Neszmély Craftsman 2006 Neszmély Region Zöld Veltelini
August 22, 2007:
Albet I Noya 2006 Penedès Clàssic Xarel-lo, about $12
August 08, 2007:
Marco Real 2006 Navarra Garnacha Rosado, about $9
July 24, 2007:
Climbing 2006 Orange Chardonnay, about $14
July 11, 2007:
A-Mano 2006 Puglia Fiano-Greco, about $12
June 27, 2007:
Skouras 2005 Nemea Saint George, about $13
June 13, 2007:
St. Hallett 2006 Barossa Poacher's Blend, about $12
June 06, 2007:
Domaine de Pouy 2006 Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne, about $10
May 23, 2007:
Tasca d'Almerita 2005 Sicilia Regaleali Le Rose, about $9
May 16, 2007:
Ca' del Solo 2006 Monterey County Albariño, about $18
May 09, 2007:
Bieler Père et Fils 2006 Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé, about $10
May 02, 2007:
Château La Paws 2005 California Côte du Bone Roan, about $14
April 25, 2007:
Tortoise Creek 2005 Vin de Pays d'Oc Chardonnay-Viognier, about $9
April 17, 2007:
Campari, $28
April 11, 2007:
Vilmart Champagne Brut Cuvée Rubis, about $71
April 03, 2007:
Château Val Joanis 2004 Côtes du Luberon, about $12
March 28, 2007:
Santadi 2005 Vermentino di Sardegna Cala Silente, about $16
March 21, 2007:
Cono Sur 2005 Rapel Valley Pinot Noir, about $10
March 07, 2007:
Tenimenti Angelini 2005 Toscana Rosso Tuttobene, about $11
February 27, 2007:
D'Arenberg 2005 McLaren Vale The Stump Jump, about $10
February 14, 2007:
Eric Texier 2004 Côtes du Rhône, about $12
February 07, 2007:
Valentine Wines
January 24, 2007:
O’Reilly 2005 Oregon Chardonnay, about $14
January 17, 2007:
Graham's Six Grapes Porto, about $20
January 10, 2007:
Nigl 2006 Kremser Freiheit Grüner Veltliner, about $16
January 03, 2007:
Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega 2005 Casta Diva Cosecha Miel, about $29/500 ml
December 27, 2006:
Gaston Chiquet Champagne Brut Tradition, about $42
December 13, 2006:
Kedem Sparkling Merlot Juice, about $8
December 06, 2006:
Terrazas de Los Andes 2005 Mendoza Malbec, about $10
November 29, 2006:
Loosen Bros. 2005 Mosel Dr. L Riesling, about $11
November 15, 2006:
Iron Horse 2001 Green Valley Classic Vintage Brut, $30
November 08, 2006:
La Petite Frog Picpoul de Pinet, $34 for 3 liters
November 01, 2006:
Domecq La Ina Fino Sherry, $15
October 25, 2006:
La Face Cachée de la Pomme, about $25/375ml
October 18, 2006:
Burgáns 2005 Rías Baixas Albariño, about $14
October 11, 2006:
Paul Jaboulet Aîne 2005 Tavel L'Espiegle, $11
October 04, 2006:
The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. 2005 Tokaji Dry Furmint, about $14
September 27, 2006:
Quara 2004 Cafayate Valley Torrontes, about $9
September 20, 2006:
Mastroberardino 2004 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio (about $19)
September 13, 2006:
Recanati 2004 Galilee Shiraz ($16)
August 30, 2006:
Big Smile California Red (about $10)
August 23, 2006:
Michele Chiarlo 2005 Moscato d'Asti Nivole (about $12/350 ml)
August 16, 2006:
K Vintners 2004 Columbia Valley House Wine, about $14
August 09, 2006:
Medici Ermete 2003 Lambrusco Secco Concerto, about $21
August 02, 2006:
Domaine Chandon Etoile Brut Sparkling (about $29)
July 19, 2006:
Scarpantoni 2005 McLaren Vale Ceres Rosé, about $15
July 12, 2006:
Pierre Luneau-Papin 2004 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie Vieilles Vignes Clos des Allées, about $12
July 05, 2006:
Delicato 2005 California Bota Box Shiraz, $18/3L
June 21, 2006:
Château Bela 2003 Sturovo Riesling, about $15
June 07, 2006:
Gazela Vinho Verde, about $9
June 01, 2006:
Qupé 2005 Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Cuvée
May 24, 2006:
Three Thieves 2004 California Bandit Pinot Grigio ($10 per 4-pack)
May 17, 2006:
Cline 2003 Contra Costa County Ancient Vines Mourvedre, $18
May 03, 2006:
Perrin 2005 Côtes du Rhône Réserve ($12)
April 26, 2006:
Jaja de Jau 2004 Vin de Pays d'Oc Rosé
April 12, 2006:
Bonny Doon 2005 California Vin Gris de Cigare ($12)
April 05, 2006:
Recanati 2004 Shomron Sauvignon Blanc ($13)
March 29, 2006:
Reds 2004 Lodi Red Wine
March 15, 2006:
Grüner Veltliner
March 01, 2006:
Pico Maccario 2003 Barbera d'Asti Berrò, about $12
February 22, 2006:
Riesling
February 15, 2006:
Joseph Drouhin 2004 Morgon
February 08, 2006:
Beringer 2004 California Founders' Estate Pinot Noir
Michel Cluizel Cherry Liqueur Bonbons
February 01, 2006:
Tusk 'N Red 2003 Mendocino County Red
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January 25, 2006:
Concha y Toro 2003 Cachapoal Valley 2003 Terrunyo Block 27 Peumo Carmenère
January 18, 2006:
MAN Vintners 2005 South Africa Chenin Blanc
January 11, 2006:
San Valentino 2004 Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore Scabi
January 04, 2006:
Sandeman Royal Corregidor Rich Old Oloroso
December 28, 2005:
Charles Heidsieck 1996 Champagne Brut Rosé
December 21, 2005:
Albet i Noya Cava Brut Reserva Can Vendrell
December 14, 2005:
Twin Fin 2003 California Pinot Noir
December 07, 2005:
Vietti 2004 Moscato d'Asti Cascinetta
November 30, 2005:
Mastroberardino 2002 Pompeiano Rosso
November 23, 2005:
Georges Duboeuf 2004 Moulin-a-Vent Domaine des Rosiers
November 02, 2005:
Selbach 2004 Mosel-Saar-Ruwer QbA Dry Fish Label Riesling
October 26, 2005:
A-Mano 2003 Puglia Primitivo
October 19, 2005:
Wild Bunch 2003 California Red
October 12, 2005:
Baron Herzog 2002 Edna Valley Special Reserve Syrah
October 05, 2005:
Tortoise Creek 2004 Central Coast Big Smile Pinot Noir
September 21, 2005:
Colonia 2004 Mendoza Las Liebres Bonarda
September 14, 2005:
Yarden Galilee Sparkling Blanc de Blancs
September 07, 2005:
Vasse Felix 2004 Margaret River Chardonnay
August 31, 2005:
Roshambo 2003 California Merlot
August 24, 2005:
Hope Estate 2004 Hunter Valley Verdelho
August 17, 2005:
Jean-Luc Colombo 2003 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Les Figuières
August 10, 2005:
Boutari 2004 Santorini
July 27, 2005:
Palladino 2003 Moscato d'Asti
July 20, 2005:
Bonny Doon 2004 California Pacific Rim Chenin Blanc
July 13, 2005:
Le Jaja de Jau 2004 Vin de Pays d'Oc Grenache-Syrah
July 06, 2005:
Feudo Arancio 2003 Sicily Cabernet Sauvignon
June 22, 2005:
Chateau La Paws 2002 Sonoma County Zinfandel
June 15, 2005:
Bordeaux 2004
June 06, 2005:
Aveleda 2004 Vinho Verde Loureiro
June 01, 2005:
Dry Creek Vineyard 2003 Dry Creek Valley Taylor’s Vineyard Sauvignon Musqué
May 25, 2005:
Simonsig 2004 Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc
May 18, 2005:
Beckmen Vineyards 2003 Cuvee Le Bec
May 11, 2005:
Domaine El Bordj 2000 Coteaux de Mascara
May 04, 2005:
Fukucho "Moon on the Water" Sake
April 29, 2005:
Three Thieves 2003 Extremadura Tempranillo
April 20, 2005:
Tishbi Vineyards 2003 Shomron Sauvignon Blanc
April 13, 2005:
Routas 2000 Coteaux Varois Infernet Grenache-Syrah
April 06, 2005:
Berger 2003 Kremstal Grüner Veltliner
March 30, 2005:
Monte Antico 2001 Toscana
March 23, 2005:
Château La Baronne 2001 Corbières Montagne d'Alaric
March 16, 2005:
José Maria da Fonseca 2000 Vinho Regional Terras do Sado Primum
March 09, 2005:
Domaine Etxegaraya 2000 Irouléguy
March 02, 2005:
A-Mano 2002 Puglia Primitivo
February 23, 2005:
Luis Pato 1999 Vinho Regional Beiras Baga
February 16, 2005:
Little James' Basket Press Vin de Table de France
February 09, 2005:
Jean-Paul Brun 2002 Bourgogne Terres Dorées
February 02, 2005:
Mandra Rossa 2003 Sicilia Fiano
January 26, 2005:
Joel Gott 2003 California Zinfandel
January 19, 2005:
Le Pigeoulet en Provence 2003 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
January 12, 2005:
Produttori del Barbaresco 2002 Langhe Nebbiolo
December 29, 2004:
Andrew Rich Vintners 2003 Columbia Valley Roussanne
December 22, 2004:
Clos de Gilroy 2004 California Grenache
December 15, 2004:
Compañia de Vinos Telmos Rodriguez 2002 Málaga Moscatel MR
December 08, 2004:
Robert Sinskey Vineyards 2003 Los Carneros Pinot Blanc
December 01, 2004:
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Mevushal
November 24, 2004:
Alvear 2000 Montilla Moriles Fino en Rama
November 17, 2004:
Mattei 2001 Piemonte Barbera
November 10, 2004:
Clos du Bois 2003 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc
November 03, 2004:
Quinta do Feital Auratus 2003 Vinho Regional Minho Alvarinho-Trajadura
October 27, 2004:
Sinister Hand 2003 Columbia Valley
October 20, 2004:
Bellmunt del Priorat 2002 Priorat GR-174
October 13, 2004:
Trevisol Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry
October 06, 2004:
Domaine Joel Rochette 2002 Régnié Cuvée des Braves Vieilles Vignes
September 29, 2004:
Chiyomusubi Tokubetsu Junmai