Oliver, Old World Wine Expert

"This is a velvety, full-bodied wine that's a real show-stopper. "-Oliver Meade

"This hidden gem is a fantastic example of a wine that punches far above its price point. This is a classic Bordeaux with a hint of new world fruit to it."-Oliver Meade

"This Cotes du Rhone Rosé offers some fantastic examples of Rosé made primarily from Grenache -- great because of its spicy red fruits and fuller body."-Oliver Meade

"When you have the winemaker of the year, a fabled village of world renown and one where his office is situated, meaning he knows it like the back of his hand, you have the recipe for exceptional wine. Rich red cherry, dried strawberry, almond croissant, baked wild raspberry tart, fresh mushroom with clove and cinnamon reveal the complexity of this wine. You can drink now or wait for this!"-Oliver Meade

"Rias Baixas, in Northwest Spain, has seen a lot of interest due to the amazing array of food-friendly wines coming from the region. This is great with seafood and savory vegetable dishes and has all the bright crunchy orchard fruit, zesty orange and saline notes to enhance such a vast array of foods."-Oliver Meade

"This White Burgundy has a riper style coming from the Maconnais in the Southern end but still has incredible balance. For those who want to journey in to French Chardonnay and have been drinking US Chardonnay, this is a great go to! Baked golden apple, white blossom, nectarine, river rock, creme fraiche and vanilla show this has a lot going on." -Oliver Meade

"Rhone blends (This one is predominantly Grenache with Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvedre) have the fantastic ability to have so much flavor without overwhelming the palate and this wine is no different. Blackberry, red plums mingle with rosemary, thyme and sweet tobacco. This is a great wine to wind down with after a hard day's work."-Oliver Meade

"Unheard-of value for Champagne! Mailly is one of the best co-op houses and makes stunning wines. This Grand Cru offering has all you want from Champagne."-Oliver Meade

"For those looking for an alternative white wine look no further! From sunny Alsace, this is a delicious wine packed with orchard & stone fruit with a creamy texture, perfect for those pasta dishes or white meats. A true value that shows the unique qualities of Alsatian wine."-Oliver Meade

"Bordeaux for a steal. If you want a terrific wine with lush red and black fruits, velvety texture and subtle sweet spices then this is a great find."-Oliver Meade

"What if you could buy a sparkling wine made in the same way as Champagne but at a fraction of the cost? This is the wine! Made in the same painstaking way as Champagne, with extensive aging on the lees and a total aging of 24 months, this sparkling wine of Burgundy, made mostly from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is an incredible value."-Oliver Meade

"Rioja bargain! Bursting with ripe berry fruits, sweet spices (think cinnamon, clove, vanilla) and a smooth silky texture. This has terrific balance!"-Oliver Meade

"Cremant wines are a great entry way into sparkling - made with the same time-consuming manner as Champagne. This was blind tasted and fooled us all for Champagne!"- Oliver Meade

"This is wine to liven up your day, full of zesty charm and great for food. Grapefruit, fresh lime, white peach, freshly cut grass and subtle herbaceous notes."-Oliver Meade

"I've always loved Sangiovese, and this is a great example of Rosso di Montalcino's expressive, food-friendly style. Lighter red to pair with a variety of dishes!"-Oliver Meade

"When I want fun, fruit forward white white I go to New Zealand for Sauvignon Blanc. Try with salads that have vinaigrette dressings and fish in citrusy marinades."-Oliver Meade

"Chablis has always been a favorite of mine and this wine shows why. Flavors of honeysuckle, apricot with a delicious briny finish. It's a perfect match for seafood."-Oliver Meade

"Here, Sauvignon Blanc adds the freshness and zip while Semillon adds that honeyed layer to make a really complex wine. "-Oliver Meade

"Edouard Delaunay knows how to make consistently excellent wine and this Pinot Noir, from a blend of parcels throughout the Cote de Nuits and Cote Chalonnaise is incredible, especially for the price! Red cherries, strawberry, redcurrant jelly with subtle vanilla and baking spice notes all making this hard to put down."-Oliver Meade

"The grape in this wine, Aglianico, is a structured variety with dense plump dark fruits, wild herbs and wonderfully spicy long finish."-Oliver Meade