Posted June 29, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: Bravissimo Operative: Agent Red Objective: Respond to reports that Quickfire’s Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, a Bravo Channel Top Chef Selection wine – is a special Summertime wine at a terrific price. If the wine is up to our standards, secure an allotment for our thir...

Posted June 28, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: Duncan’s Delight Operative: Agent Red Objective: Visit Topel Winery and acquire an allocation of their delicious 2007 Estate Reserve Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Topel Winery Wine Subject: 2007 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvign...

Posted June 27, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: The Best Yet Operative: Agent Red Objective: Return to Wine Spies Operative favorite, Pine Ridge Vineyards, and secure an ample allocation of their exceptional 2010 Carneros Dijon Clone Chardonnay for our Operatives who, in previous vintages, purchased this Chardonnay on record n...

Posted June 26, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: The Anthropological Circle Operative: Agent Red Objective: Infiltrate VML winery – so-named for Operative-favorite winemaker Virginia Marie Lambrix – and procure their Russian River Pinot Noir – Limited Release for our thirsty, Pinot-loving O...

Posted June 25, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: The Return of The Bavarian Operative: Agent Red Objective: Return to Ehret Family Winery and procure an ample allocation of their new 92 Point 2008 Bella’s Blend, a wine that, vintage after vintage, is a Wine Spies favorite. Mission Status: Accomplished! Current...

Posted June 24, 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 June 23, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: Daniel’s Opus Operative: Agent Red Objective: Send Agent Red to Vin de Manies, to investigate reports that Opus One alum, Daniel Manies, had crafted an ultra-premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. If the wine is superb, grab up all available cases for our Cabernet-faithful...

Posted June 22, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: The Revenge of Eternity Operative: Agent Red Objective: Return to Optima Winery, a winery that we first placed under surveillance in 2009. Secure the newest vintage of their Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, a wine that we have shown – and loved – during the past two succes...

Posted June 21, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: +115.777.667.459 Operative: Agent Red Objective: Send Agent Red back to the fabled Windsor Oaks Vineyards, a winery that also grows grapes for some of the most sought-after wines in California. Secure their own 4 Dijon Clones Russian River Reserve Pinot Noir, a brilliant, delicio...

Posted June 20, 2012 by AgentWhite

Mission Codename: A Constant Deviant Velocity Operative: Agent Red Objective: Return to Sheldon Wines and procure their the new release of their Deviant Velocity Petite Sirah, a 2007 that is one of their most popular wines. Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Sheldon Wines Wine Subjec...