Tatiana and Gerret Copeland live in Wilmington, but they own 104 rolling acres of Bouchaine Vineyards in the southernmost part of Napa Valley’s famed Carneros region. The vineyards include two terraced outcroppings named the Garetto Hills, after Johnny Garetto, who … Continue reading →

Though we already have a nice portfolio of organic wines from around the globe, our customers are always asking for more wines that are produced sustainably or that are certified Organic. We listened to you! The Terra Sàvia (“wise earth”) … Continue reading →

Orin Swift’s (not his real name by the way) avant-garde portfolio includes his “Location” wines – Argentina, California, Espania, France, and Italy- produced and bottled by locations.  We think they are some of his best.  David Swift Phinney (father’s middle … Continue reading →

Our customers who love Brunello have been asking for it for several months now. We finally got a beauty in: The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. If there was a signature grape of Tuscany, Brunello would be the sexiest. This red … Continue reading →

One of the oldest Southern Hemisphere wine regions in the world is Stellenbosch, just 33 miles east of Cape Town. Stellenbosch is in a hilly region of the Cape Winelands, sheltered in a valley at an average elevation of 446 … Continue reading →

On our bucket list of countries to visit, New Zealand is near the top. Having traveled to the Hunter Valley wine region of NSW, Australia, we long to visit the Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay region of this unspoilt land. Two … Continue reading →

When I go to visit my friend Walter in Montevideo, he promises to take me to Artesana, a small ultra-premium estate winery located in the acclaimed Canelones winegrowing region of Uruguay. The signature varietal is Tannat. Brought from France in … Continue reading →

Our 2010 trip to Barcelona was nothing short of exhilarating. Staying at a small inn off of the Plaza Catalunya, we devoured tapas and wine to our hearts’ content. The best way to experience food culture in a foreign country … Continue reading →

My memories of trips to France conjure up delicious bouillabaisse from a hole-in-the-wall bistro in a hidden alley in Nice, croque monsieur from a street vendor in Paris, and champagne sipping at any of the outstanding champagne houses in Cramant … Continue reading →

Six generations of farming and grape growing and quality wines are two reasons why we like the Bogle family of wines. Their story is one of hard work, commitment to handcrafting, and sustainable winegrowing. Bogle Vineyards is situated along the … Continue reading →