Mark's Picks
Mark stalks scintillating bottles at all price points, in all colors, and from all regions.
January 2010
Margerum Pinot Gris Columbia Valley 2008 (California, $16)
Margerum Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley Sybarite 2008 (California, $19)
Margerum Syrah Santa Barbara County Uber 2007 (California, $50)
Cataldi Madonna Montepulciano Abruzzo 2006 (Italy, $18)
December 2009
Montes Carmenere Colchagua Valley Alpha 2007 (Chile, $25)
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2008 (Argentina, $12)
Cusumano Syrah 2008 (Italy, $12)
Watermill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Washington State, $26)
August 2009
Con Class Rueda 2008 (Spain, $12)
Descendientes de Jose Palacios Bierzo Petalos 2007 (Spain, $19)
Bottega Vinaia Lagrein 2005 (Italy, $17)
Catina Tramin Lagrein 2005 (Italy, $15)
July 2009
Norton Torrontes Lo Tengo 2008 (Argentina, $10)
Erath Pinot Gris 2008 (Oregon, $14)
Lindemans (Dry) Riesling Bin 75 2008 (Australia, $8)
Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux d’Aix 2008 rose (France, $15)
June 2009
Castle Rock Pinot Noir Columbia Valley 2007 ($11)
D’Arenberg The Stump Jump South Australia 2007 ($11)
Dom Perignon Oenotheque 1995 ($280)
Luce Della Vite Brunello di Montaclino Luce 2004 ($87)
