Valerie Forgues

Castello del Poggio

Provincia di Pavia Moscato

Valerie got this from fresh thyme — 10 years ago

Parkers Estate

Dillon Springs Road Zinfandel 2013

2013. Marie gave this Zin to me at my 52nd surprise birthday party. Valerie and I liked this a lot. Just short of a 9.0. — 10 years ago

Golan Heights Winery

Gamla Kosher Sangiovese 2010

Valerie doesn't like it as much as I do, I think it's really interesting. Can't read the label! — 11 years ago

Valerie Grison
with Valerie

Bodega Enrique Foster

Ique Mendoza Malbec 2012

Had at Chef Melba's with Don, Helen, and Valerie. Very smooth. — 10 years ago

Dark Hundred Wine Cellars

California Red Blend

2013. Still available at BevMo!, and on sale (5¢).

2012. Valerie and I liked this our first bottle of this new vintage. Reminded Valerie of the Osprey. I thought it was a little jammy.
— 11 years ago

Domaine de Surmont

Vin Artisanal de Lille Vin de Noix 2012

2012 Domaine de Surmont Vin Artisanal de Lille Vin de Noix. Walnut wine from France's Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. A gift from Valerie Surmont. — 11 years ago

Brick House

Select Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir 2011

Valerie says it is poivré, French for peppery. Great structure. — 12 years ago

Valerie GrisonAndy Alsop
with Valerie and Andy

Hidden Ridge

55% slope Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

2008. Valerie and I had this wine at Second City Bistro. It was dry, but quickly opened up, and we really enjoyed it, I would buy it again if I could find it. — 10 years ago

Littorai

Thieriot Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Valerie says it's young, but I think it's just fine for eating fish. — 11 years ago

Valerie Grison
with Valerie