In this release, the admin page has been cleaned up, making it the new pretty version found throughout WP 2.7 and ThemeX 0.2 (in a few days).  The other change, the more important change if I am allowed to play favorites, is the addition of a custom CSS field.  This field allows the user to enter custom CSS that will be inserted into the page right before the wine, enabling the user to fix any problems that might arise with theming.

Per the usual, if you have questions or concerns, let me know!

We first had Castello D’Albola Chianti Classico Reserva when eating at Sambuca’s in Addison.  It paired wonderfully with the steak I had and was decent with the herb chicken Jessica ate.

That was several years ago, and several cases of this wine later, it is official….we have finally polished off the final bottle.  Feel free to cry, we almost did.

This is an excellent CCR, but a little difficult to find in your local retailer, around here at least.  It, of course, pairs the best with red meat and other strong flavors, like herb encrusted chicken, or pork dishes.  Strong currant flavors with a woody aftertaste.  This is an excellently made wine that needs to be consumed now.  It is ready and probably a little past peak already, but still highly recommended and ready to drink.

If you want more information, check out the CellarTracker page on this great wine!

What a great surprise! I am always looking for an good to excellent wine that I can find, and is affordable. I usually have to settle for wines in the $25-$30 dollar range to get this, but this wine was perfect and for only $10!

Light ruby color, slightly off Sangiovese nose, not super bold like most Super Tuscans, with a smooth finish. Ready to drink now, but could also probably age for a couple of years without issue, perhaps getting even better. I have never gone wrong with a Frescobaldi wine, and this is no exception, perhaps our new house pour.

I had to score higher than usual due to the excellent value this wine represents, so go buy a few, enjoy with food as all Italian wine is meant to be enjoyed. Good with pork, lamb, and even chicken due to the smooth finish and subtle flavors.

We were very unimpressed with this wine. I am unsure exactly what they did to this Tuscan wine to get such a boring and unimaginative flavor, or lack thereof, from the Sangiovese grapes, but whatever it was, they should write a book on how not to make a Tuscan wine. The food overpowered the flavor completely, so much so we didn’t even bother finishing the bottle.

Ready for drinking now, this is an excellent example of what Tempranillo should be. Dark, smoky, with hints of floral and chocolate, this wine aged very well and is peaking now.

It goes great with strong Italian or Spanish cheeses.

What a lineup for blending. Just about every major grape ‘other than Pinot’ from California goes into this wine to create a smooth yet complex and structured taste. I would have liked a little more pepper or spice to the wine to compliment my usual choice in food, but otherwise, a great wine and an amazing value.

This is the second bottling of Luce , the Super Tuscan from Mondavi and Frescobaldi. Great color and flavor, this is one of our all time favorite wines. Consistently excellent, and a great value at around $30. This is a high production wine, so it should be easy to find and pick up in your local stores; I have even seen them at Kroger.

First of all, SCREWTOP! Need I say more? I heard about this travesty of a wine from Grape Radio , when the wine maker was attempting to compare his wine to that of Arcadian . What a joke! This wine had no structure, tasted flat, and reminded me a lot of Welch’s grape jam. If you have money to blow and have no idea what wine should taste like, have I got the wine for you.

I was looking back and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t reviewed this wine. We first had Borgo Pretale back when it was Risvera ‘pre 1998′, on our honeymoon and fell in love with it right then and there. These are hard to find and most likely have to be ordered. I can order them for you if you contact me.

With Ruby color, very floral nose, smooth finish, this is the quintessential Chianti, especially for the price. No complaints at all, only that I am running out of this great vintage.