Fatemeh from the food blog Gastronomie has posted the theme for the next Wine Blogging Wednesday coming up on November 2nd. Her challenge is to pick a wine that fewer than 250 cases were made. Hmm, I just received a bottle today that was from a batch of just 84 cases; perhaps this will be the choice? Or maybe I’ll visit Solo Vino to select an obscure bottle such as the Alsatian Pinot Noir from last week, who can tell? All I can say for sure is that the usual three bottles will be a supreme challenge.
Blacksmith Cellars 2001 Cabernet.
It only had 110 cases and was quite brilliant. If you can find it, try it. It’s (for lack of a better word) scrumptious.
http://www.blacksmithcellars.com/varietals_01cab.html
Nord Estate Wines’ Green Island Pinot Noir. Almost always less than 250 cases.
Thanks for the tips, Leab. Maybe finding 3 will not be that much of a problem afterall…
Ledson 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
123 cases produced
If it’s available this is an exceptional Cab.
http://www.ledson.com/
Here is something off the beaten path –
Karmère Winery
Shenandoah Valley California (Amador County)
Empress La Petite Morgan Nebbiolo
2003 126 CASES $15.00
Sold Out (no surpise with 126 cases !)
Since I’ve been enjoying your free podcast, I’ll donate the wine if
you’ll review it.
http://www.karmere.com