Originally from Cortland, NY, Dan is a Fredonia State graduate who relocated to Western New York in 2001 after a career in the radio industry. Since joining Premier in 2002 he has traveled abroad to many of the wine regions of Italy and Spain. Dan’s favorite wines are those that are well-balanced, and he has a special interest in those from Spain, Southern France, Bordeaux, California field blends and Zinfandels, dry rosé and Finger Lakes Riesling. He is also a champion of many obscure grape varietals. In the spirit world, he counts Bourbon and Armagnac among his favorites.
France | Vin de Pays d’Oc | Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes
Item #23677
Dan Updike says:
This is the entry-level wine from the estate of Clos del Rey. Like its siblings, it’s composed of Grenache and Carignan, with the latter really making its presence felt. Medium-vivid red with a ripe... view more
Extremely light gold in color with flavors and scents of ripe grapefruit, yellow apple and quince. Finishes crisply with citrus zest and an herbal note. At 14.5% alcohol there’s some power behind... view more
Limited inventory. 9 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
The red blend craze has moved south, literally, as this ripe and flashy blend from Mendoza has decided to impress itself upon us. A blend of 48% Malbec, 42% Cabernet and the rest Merlot, the wine sees... view more
Limited inventory. 6 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
Sparkling Falanghina. I know at lot of people are probably waiting for the punch line, but that’s what it says on the bottle, which looks an awful lot like one that’s used to house many Proseccos.... view more
From just beyond the medieval gates of the city of Montefalco in Umbria, just north of Rome, the Pardi family produces this wine composed mainly of Sangiovese with a little Cabernet and Merlot and a nice... view more
Limited inventory. 9 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
Yves Girardin owns this small winery with holdings all over the Côtes de Beaune. Their Pommard Cuvée Tradition has good concentration and solid palate weight for a village-level Pommard. Tasty,... view more
Fairly plush for a Chablis, with some nice upfront fruit. There is an underlying stony element that reminds you that it is indeed Chablis. The wine has just enough acidity to keep the finish clean and lively.... view more
Now that winter has passed and spring has a firm hold, we can all concentrate on important matters at hand, namely getting the barbeque grill ready for another season. And the secret for hassle-free entertaining... view more
Another classic 2010 White Burgundy that feels light at first with lemon chiffon and flint accents, and then turns very full and sappy on the finish with great flavor and staying power. This vineyard has applied... view more
Sourced from 25 to 30 year-old Chenin Blanc vines, the 2007 Domaine de la Poultière Vouvray Demi-Sec is just about half as sweet as a typical Kabinett Riesling from the Mosel. The sweetness is not at all cloying... view more
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