In the hierarchy of the Spanish classification of wine growing areas, a Pago is at the top. Pago is a single estate that...
The Renaissance at Jessiaume: A Multi-National Collaboration
In parochial Burgundy, where even French citizens from outside the region are viewed with skepticism, an American--and a woman...
Château Coufran, Haut-Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 2014
Château Coufran, an oddity on the Left Bank because of its high proportion of Merlot, combines a leafy earthy component...
Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux, France) 2014
Olivier Bernard, owner of Domaine de Chevalier, believes that the wines from Pessac-Léognan should be “feminine,...
Château La Lagune, Haut-Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 2014
A wine from a Chateau listed in famous 1855 Classification of Bordeaux -- a so-called Classified Bordeaux -- for $40 is a...
Château Phélan Ségur, St. Estèphe (Bordeaux, France) 2014
Under Véronique Dausse’s management Château Phélan Ségur has catapulted into the top...
Bordeaux’s 2014s: An Excellent, Well-Priced Vintage
The press regarding the 2014 vintage in Bordeaux, written in the spring of 2015 after the “en premieur” tastings (a...
Merry Edwards, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
Merry Edwards is one of America’s top Pinot Noir producers. It’s always a joy to taste her new releases side...
Merry Edwards Makes Marvelous Pinot Noir
The title of this blog post should come as no surprise to anyone who enjoys Pinot Noir. Although Edwards was the founding...
Príncipe de Viana, Navarra (Spain) Tempranillo 2011
Navarra, a wine region in northern Spain, is best known for its Garnacha-based rosado. With its proximity to Rioja...
Chateau du Basty, Régnié (Burgundy, France) 2015
Chateau du Basty, situated a stone’s throw from Régnié and Morgon, two of the Beaujolais cru, has been in...
A Champagne Article After the Holidays? What is He Thinking?
To some it will seem odd to read a column about Champagne after New Year’s and the holiday season. (My editor will...