2009 Frontaura, Nexus, Ribera del Duero, Cosecha — This wine comes from Bodega del Palacio de los Frontaura y Victoria, a family-owned winery located in the western Spanish province of Zamora. Continue reading →

2004 López Heredia, Vina Cubillo — If you want to experience the pure essence of classic Rioja, you can’t do much better than Bodegas López Heredia. Continue reading →

2009 Eugenio Bocchino, “Tom” — “Tom” hails from Small Vineyards producer, Eugenio Bocchino, who makes his wines in the Langhe hills of Piedmont, assisted only by his wife, Cinzia, and their three dachshunds. Continue reading →

2007 Bocelli, Poggioncino Rosso Toscano — Once again, we begin a parade of Small Vineyards direct imports. Continue reading →

2005 Giribaldi, Barbaresco — To many, the northern Italian grape, Nebbiolo, is the source of some of the finest wines in the world. Continue reading →

2009 Buty, Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc — The two main grapes in white Bordeaux wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, marrying the bright crispness of the Sauvignon Blanc with the aromatics and creamy texture of the Semillon. Continue reading →

2008 Cadence, Coda — Selecting wines for our clubs can sometimes be a complex process, but some wines need no second thought whatsoever. Continue reading →

2006 Fall Line Winery, Aldercreek Vineyard — Tim Sorensen crafts his wines to showcase the exceptional qualities of his fruit and their specific vineyard sites, and they are always complex, layered, and elegant. Continue reading →

2007 Edmonds St. John, That Old Black Magic — Steve Edmunds and Cornelia St. John began their Berkeley winery in 1985, seeking to make terroir-driven, food-friendly wines that wouldn’t get lost in the flood of big, oaky California Cabs and Chards. Continue reading →

2007 Chatter Creek, Cabernet Franc, Alder Ridge Vineyard — This wine is made by one of Bear’s long-time tasting buddies, Gordy Rawson. Continue reading →