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.
Salice Salentino is a small town in the “heel of the boot” in Italy’s Apulia region. Having been lucky enough to travel to the area, I can see how the extremely dry climate there serves... view more
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
Having been there, I know Yecla is a very cool place. And actually, it is a fairly warm and arid place with little rainfall, which is the perfect place to grow the finicky Monastrell grape. Barahonda has an excellent... view more
100% Godello (yes that’s a grape) with a complex nose of stones, citrus zest and pine sap. Medium-bodied richness with supporting acidity that carries flavors of orange peel, citrus, wild herbs and anise... view more
Limited inventory. 5 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
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
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
The Cazes family has been making wine in the Roussillon since 1895 and today is one of the leaders of organic and biodynamic viticulture in France. Their Le Canon du Marechal White is composed mainly of Muscat... view more
A Prestige Wines exclusive! Our GM Jeff Vignaux couldn’t pass on this gem when he tasted it. Wines from Côtes de Castillon are often sleepers in great vintages, and as you may know 2005 is one of those... view more
A bargain in Sauternes, with essences of fresh honey, lemon curd, a hint of vanilla and the perfect amount of acidity to keep it lively. A quintessential match with foie gras, bleu cheeses, and many desserts.
Limited inventory. 4 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
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