Here’s what Natalie had to say about these winners:

“2010 Sileni Estates Sauvignon Blanc Selection, New Zealand: Vibrant lime and chive notes with some lemongrass zest on the finish. Pair with grilled veggies and seafood. $15.95  Score: 89/100”

“2009 Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres, Rhône, France: Juicy, chewy and satisfying, this full-bodied red is the Ultimate Barbecue Wine for steak and hamburgers. $15.00  Score: 90/100”

Needless to say, we were not disappointed with Natalie’s recommendations, hence this posting!  (And Nat is “right on” when she dubs the Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres the “Ultimate Barbecue Wine.”)  Enjoy!

Why start a blog about wine storage and custom wine cellars now? Well, we have been inspired by the members of the wine blogging community – those folks who enthusiastically blog about every subject from new and exciting wines being grown, to wine events happening around the country and the globe, to new laws affecting wine and its enjoyment – to throw our hat into the blogosphere as well.

After all, at Vintage Cellars, we have been designing and constructing custom wine cellars for private and commercial customers for years. During that time, we have built up a wealth of experience about ideal conditions for wine cellars and wine storage and the practical side of making our customers’ spaces as close as possible to those ideals.

We also want to share our love and enthusiasm for all things wine-related, so you can expect to see posts here on more than the latest trends in wine cellars and the most important guidelines for wine storage. In addition to blogging about the projects we are working on creating custom wine cellars, we will post on general industry trends, wine in the news here in California and around the world, our favorite bottles of the moment, and tips to get the most out of every sip of wine.

We’ll have guest blog posts from many of those who make our efforts to build the best custom wine cellars so successful, and we look forward to answering comments and questions from our readers. Enjoy!