-15. The pours were very generous. I thought the 2001 California Zin, priced at $9, was a great value. I also liked the Ancient Vines Carignane (didn’t write down the year), the 2002 Marsanne Voignier, and purchased a...

friendly and knowledgeable (both food and wine), and the wine selections were eclectic and awesome. The wine standouts were a Marsanne-based wine from the Ardeche region, a great Nicholas Joly Savennières, and an excellent...

. I have even passed the wine on to friends and family in other states, and have gotten rave reviews and reorders for more. My particular favorites and recommendations to try are... 04 Estate Syrah, Lot 45 Estate Lotus (viognier,...

2005 Qupé Marsanne, Santa Ynez 2005 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes-du-Rhône, 'Parallele 45' 1996 Champagne Laurent Perrier

seeds, or on it’s own. I have had great success with white Rhone’s made primarily from marsanne (especially St.Joseph blanc) with many Thai dishes. Sourness – either from lime, vinegar or tamarind. Any...

Sweet Tomatoes and Aioli. This was served with Treana, Central Sonoma Coast Viognier. While I am a fan of Viognier, the Treana did not do well with the Redfish. The Treana is a Viognier/Marsanne blend (do not have the %, but it...

at hand. Mike handed us some glasses filled with the 99 Viognier. Apparently we had missed the 99 Marsanne, Roussane, etc. Before I begin with the tasting notes it has to be mentioned that we were standing in the middle of a room...