Best of 2013 SIPS – Wine – Best of 2013 SeriesCo Hosts: Good ol Boy Mike & Good ol Gal Lisa

We discuss great vintages hitting the market for 2013

French Bordeaux 2010

Chile and Argentina Malbec 2010

Spain Rioja 2009 and 2010

Our wine of the year

2009 Vina Herminia Excelsus Rioja – Good ol Boy Mike

We did not get to discuss another top pick of one of hosts- Viviana

My wine for 2013 is 2011 Pinot Nero (pinot noir) Le Due Terre.

Region: Friuli, Italy

Grape: Pinot Noir

Aging: 22 mo in French Barrique

Vines planted in 1990

Production: 4800 btls

Organic farming, natural yeast.