May marks B-21's 60th Anniversary and we are celebrating all month long!  Please stop by and celebrate with us!

     Steve Rayman just returned from Italy where he caught up with Casanova di Neri's Winemaker, Giacomo Neri.  Steve had the opportunity to taste the 2003 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino and said, "I’m really excited this wine is finally available stateside."  You can see tasting notes from his trip on the front page.  We will
have hundreds of new Italian wines arriving over the next year so expect to see them prominently featured in future Wine Buyer's Guides.  To get a sneak peek at our newest Italy wines turn to Page 6.

     California’s Central Coast encompasses the most eclectic mix of wines California offers. The cool
climates and passionate boutique winemakers allow Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah to excel above the rest.  If you seek out unique wines made by pioneers, now is the time to check out the Central Coast! (Pages 4-5)

     We have more White Burgundy wines that just came in!  Allen Meadows of Burghound.com says, “For those who loved the 2002 vintage, and judging from the emails that I have received over the ensuing years, there were a lot of you, then you’ll find much to like in the 2006 vintage as well as the essential character of the wines is quite similar. Unlike the botrytis-affected ‘05s, the ‘06s are generally purer but softer and while the aromas can run to the exotic due to the high-degree of ripeness, it’s rarely botrytis-based.”  See Page 7 for new White Burgundy arrivals!

     Most of us think of buying Bordeaux as an investment to drink later in life.  This is true for many wines, however, why wait?  Don't you want to drink Bordeaux today?  There are many outstanding values that are ready to drink with your dinner tonight!  Check out some of our favorite Bordeaux wines that we are drinking now!  (Page 8)  Speaking of drinking Bordeaux today, check out the highlights from our Bordeaux vs. Cabernet Grand Tasting in April!  (Page 9)

     Priorat Wines are "IN 'DA HOUSE"!  That's right!  They are here and they are the Schistes!  (no pun intended)  In all seriousness though, Priorat is now one of the most happening wine regions in Spain. What makes it so popular?  The secret of Priorat is schistes (otherwise known as slate and locally llicorella). In Priorat it is so prevalent that many vineyards appear to have been planted in a bed of rubble. Slate beds are tough on growing vines which must fight their way through this rock to find water and nourishment. The flavors of a great Priorat not so surprisingly have fresh flavors of mint and licorice (llicorella).  Check out these caliente Priorat wines on page 12!

     Save the Date - Sunday, June 8 from 2pm to 5pm is our "Annual Spain & South America Tasting Grand Tasting and Sale"!  Wine critic Robert Parker says “Spanish wines continue to be en fuego
in a highly competitive wine market. There are literally hundreds of great values priced at $20 or less.” Be sure to sign up early... Our last tasting sold out! (Page 12)