Gary Parker, Owner
The WineSellar & Brasserie

Here is an article I wrote recently for The San Diego Union Tribune. It discusses the merits of cellaring a bottle to reach its maximum evolution versus drinking the wine soon upon its release. There are arguments for both sides of the equation, and actually, I find myself enjoying wines when they are younger more so than I have in the past

Recently, I made the trek to Napa Valley to catch up on some winery visits. One of my best stops was at Mi Sueno winery, where four of us spent a very long time tasting through the current and older releases.  I was quite enchanted with the Mi Sueno story, the staff, and more than a couple of their wines.

Gary Parker, Owner
The WineSellar & Brasserie

Garagiste. (garage-east) Noun, France

French word for a person working in a garage. 

The term “Garagiste” has become a common one for those of us in the wine trade, but is still widely unknown to those who are not in the trade or even to those who are serious about all things wine.

By Gary Parker, Owner
The WineSellar & Brasserie

Delicious dessert wines for a fabulous finale
The holiday season is when most dessert wines are consumed throughout the year. As groups gather to dine and celebrate, those after-dinner wines can mark the occasion with a stunning finale. There is a wide range of dessert wines hailing from all over the planet. The following is a general guide to what we can find locally.