Fantesca's Double Vertical

Fantesca Estate and Winery has a very generous offering on their previously unreleased Cabs and Chardonnay's. These deals are even better than what we offer on our site, and I strongly suggest you take advantage of their insanity before they come to their senses. A very hefty savings on one of California's hottest boutique wineries. Also and excellent way to become acquainted with a producer who's production is so small, you've never heard of them.

This is an example of one of the artisian brands that gets snatched up locally, and by brokers in the know. You wont find these selections on the shelves of the Quickie-Mart, or even in some of the best wine shops in the country. An absolute gem.

Drop The Hammer

I'm not a hippie.

And I dont even really hate corporate America. Heck, without it we wouldnt have the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. But I think it's been made pretty clear, I hate corporate wines.

Maybe I'm a walking contradiction? Perhaps. I dont like Gallo wine, but I like the story of Ernest Gallo. People who strive and punch and kick and keep striving and punching and kicking inspire me. This guy did all that.

A few years ago Alan and I had an appointment at some winery somewhere that had the "boutique" moniker attached to it. We were warmly greeted and while we were being shown around, the secret came out. Old Ernesto had just snatched up that winery to become part of his new "boutique" program. Turns out we just missed him (and his helicopter landing) by about a day. I would have liked to have met him, and told him how well his selections work on cleaning the rims of my car.

I wouldnt have done that, I dont go out of my way to introduce myself to famous people (Jessica Alba being an exception), but if by happenstance we crossed paths I would have been respectful and jocular. Neither terms would be used by anyone to describe me otherwise.