The January Installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened this Saturday and a Bottle Note will be published next week. 2005 was an…
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Pick My Next Bottle – 1989 Bordeaux
The December Installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on Bordeaux from the 1989 vintage. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened this weekend and a Bottle Note will be published early next…
Pick My Next Bottle – 2015 Old Vine Zinfandel
The November Installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on 2015 Old Vine Zinfandel. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened this Friday and a Bottle Note will be published early next week.…
Zinfandel of the Month – 2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Old Vine
Zinfandel of the Month is a regular feature on Zinfandel Chronicles. Keep in mind that although the Zinfandel of the Month might be an older bottle, the current vintage will be one you can find at retail or via the mailing list. The November Zinfandel of the Month is the 2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Old Vine. Bedrock Wine Co.…
Pick My Next Bottle – 2003 Bordeaux
The October Installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on 2003 Bordeaux. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened this Friday and a Bottle Note will be published early next week. We all…
Pick My Next Bottle – 2011 Syrah
The September Installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on iconic Syrah from the 2011 vintage. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened this weekend and a Bottle Note will be published the following…
Pick My Next Bottle – Washington Wine Month
The August Installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on great bottles from some of the best producers in Washington. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened this weekend and a Bottle Note will…
Pick My Next Bottle – 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Revisited
The July installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the the 2007 vintage. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened on Saturday and a Bottle Note will be published the following week.…
Pick My Next Bottle – 2015 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
The June Installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast produced in 2015. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened this Thursday and a Bottle Note will…
Pick My Next Bottle – 2013 Papera Ranch Zinfandels
The May Installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on Zinfandel from Papera Ranch produced in 2013. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened this Saturday and a Bottle Note will be published…