Posted July 10, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: Rhône Colored Glasses Operative: Agent Red Objective: Revisit or friends at Vitus and secure a limited allocation of their delicious Rosé of Merlot, an elegant, balanced summertime wine. Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Vitus Napa Valley Wine Subject:...

Posted July 9, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: The Dark Flower Operative: Agent Red Objective: Send Agent Red to Clary Wine Cellars to investigate reports reports of their delicious, dark Pinot Noir – and secure an ample allotment for our Pinot-loving Operatives. Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Clary Ran...

Posted July 8, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: The Grandest ‘Gramolere’ Operative: Agent White Objective: Secure an exceptional single vineyard Barolo with an amazing history. Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Fratelli Alessandria Wine Subject: 2006 Barolo ‘Gramolere’ DOCG Winemake...

Posted July 7, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: Maturity Operative: Agent Red Objective: Infiltrate the award-winning Santa Barbara County Robléon Winery_, a winery that prides itself on crafting sustainably-farmed Pinot Noir – from mature vines. Procure their prized La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir for our deserv...

Posted July 6, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: Beacon Operative: Agent Red Objective: Return to Mario Bazán Cellars, secure an ample allocation of their stellar, value-priced Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Mario Bazán Cellars Wine Subject: 2010 Napa Valley Cabernet ...

Posted July 5, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: 2007th Heaven Operative: Agent Red Objective: Return to Saddleback Cellars, a Wine Spies Operative favorite, to procure the latest vintage of their exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Saddleback Cellars Wine Subject: 2007 Cabernet Sauv...

Posted July 4, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: Le Roi Rouge Operative: Agent Red Objective: Last year, Deerfiled Ranch Winery’s Red Rex became a best-seller. Send Agent Red back to Deerfield Ranch Winery to procure an ample allocation of their current-vintage Red Rex, an Super-QPR (Quality to Price Ratio) wine that deli...

Posted July 3, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: The King of White Burgundy Operative: Agent Red Objective: Return to Operative favorite, Grgich Hills Estate and secure the newest vintage of their famous Napa Valley Chardonnay. Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Grgich Hills Estate Wine Subject: 2009 Napa Valley C...

Posted July 2, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: Camp Time Operative: Agent White Objective: Revisit our good friends at Epiphany Cellars to retrieve their delicious Syrah-Cabernet Blend Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Epiphany Cellars Wine Subject: 2009 Santa Barbara County Camp 4 Vineyard Syrah-Cabernet Wine...

Posted July 1, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: The Reign of the Dark Duke Operative: Agent Red Objective: Send Agent Red to Sicily, in search of a food-friendly Nero D’Avola. Secure a limited allocation for our faithful fans of our Internation Sunday Selections. Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Masse...