There was a time in the not too distant past when we got our wine news from magazines. When you anxiously awaited the vintage reports to come out and for Mr. Parker or Mr. Suckling or Ms. Robinson to declare the vintage good bad or otherwise. Once in awhile these critical voices would lineup in chorus…
Located right over the border from Pomerol in St. Emilion sits one of the most storied Libourne estates, Chateau Cheval Blanc. Since its founding in 1832, Cheval Blanc has been consistently producing one of the finest wines in the world. With 39 hectares of vineyards the estate produces a wine that tends slightly towards their…
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This week will see the holiday season kick into high gear. Whether you’re shopping for turkeys, presents, or snow shovels, don’t forget to pick up some bubbly. We’ve selected some truly excellent Champagnes to help brighten the season (and manage the stress)! Happy holidays! NV JACQUES SELOSSE AMBONNAY LE BOUT DU CLOS EXTRA BRUT GRAND CRU 96…
Thanksgiving dinner is the most celebrated meal of the year. That also means it can be the most stressful, too. While we can’t cook your turkey, we can pick your wine. It’s simple, pick Pinot. Why is Pinot Noir the best wine for for your Thanksgiving meal? It has moderate alcohol, low tannin, and medium-to-light body. These qualities make Pinot…
We’ve never understood why Chateau Lynch Bages doesn’t seem to wind up in the discussion with the other big boys of Pauillac. Often times, even in the great vintages, the scrappy Cinquièmes Cru out performs some of its more “high brow” neighbors. The history of the estate stretches back to the late 1700s, but the…
In the western hills of Oakville off Highway 29 sits one of the most storied wineries in California, Harlan Estate. Founded by William “Bill” Harlan in 1984, Harlan Estate has year in and year out produced one of the finest wines, and certainly one of the highest scoring wines in the Napa Valley. We are…
In light of the ongoing wildfires in Northern California, Prime Cellar would like to offer these amazing wines from Sonoma to remind everyone why we love Sonoma wine! 2005 KISTLER CUVÉE CATHLEEN CHARDONNAY $198/bottle 96-100 points, Robert Parker The 2005 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard Cuvee Cathleen is a selection of the finest lots from all the vineyards, but most…
In light of the ongoing wildfires in Northern California, Prime Cellar would like to offer some outstanding Napa wines to remind everyone why we love wine from this hard-hit region so much! 2008 LEWIS CELLARS RESERVE $125/bottle 94 points, Wine Spectator Aromas of melted black licorice, dried currant, sage, herb and cedar are firm and focused,…
Fires in Northern California are still burning, and the toll in both property damage and human lives remains unknown. In this very difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the thousands of people affected by this tragedy and those still fighting to stop the destruction. You can help fire relief and recovery efforts by…
