Recent content by James Sanders

I went to their web page a few years ago and then emailed a rep and asked for a copy of their catalog. I tell my local rep what I want and my local grocer takes delivery and invoices me at at 17% markup. Just a bit cheaper than ordering from Chambers, but in my experience Triage doesn't get...

New Sufjan is great. For pop, no US band has been better than The National the past few years. Sound is kinda dad-rock, though, so you need to get past that. With tequila, try anything from Nacional records.

Cameron! Others I've liked are DDO, Brickhouse, Thomas, McKinley and Evesham Wood.

Jim speaks the truth.

I've had the Adonis twice and liked it both times, but that was before I realized it was a hipster wine. Thanks for pointing that out, I'll promise not to like the next bottle. 2005 La Grapperie Adonis: Purchased in Paris at the recommendation of Julian Aujeau who runs a terrific little wine...

I probably drink about 2-3 Cal Cabs a year, though I had collected and drank quite a few in the 80s. Here's my most recent experience. You can get this from the winery for a mere $48, which I suppose passes for budget in Napa these days. 2005 Martin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bacchanal...

Cellartracker paste. I was happy it didn't post 3 times.

2005 Domaine Ninot Mercurey Vieilles Vignes - France, Burgundy, Cte Chalonnaise, Mercurey (1/9/2009) Will be fun to watch this one develop. Fairly light in color but flavors are intense and even sappy. Tart red fruits, like cranberry without the bitter bite and a bit of wood spice. Flavors...