As always, this “simple” Bordeaux is satisfying and a great value. The herbal nuances that accompany the...
Château Recougne, Bordeaux Supérieur (Bordeaux, France) 2009
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Michael Apstein
Telmo Rodriguez, Valdeorras (Spain) Mencia 2010
Valdeorras, the valley of gold, named because the Romans discovered the metal there, is nestled in the northwestern part...
Chablis Short List
One of my goals for Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne, a weeklong series of tastings held in Burgundy every two years, was to learn...
Telmo Rodriguez, Rioja (Spain) 2010
Telmo Rodriguez always thinks outside of the box. He eschews the conventional Rioja classification of Crianza,...
Chateau Boutisse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux, France) 2009
Château Boutisse shows why St. Emilion has such a terrific reputation. Ripe fruit flavors are apparent, but...
Petrolo, Toscana IGT (Italy) 2009
This may be 100% Merlot, but it tastes like very few Merlots on the market. It has the plushness and lushness often...
Erazzuriz, Aconcagua Valley (Chile) 2008
Errazuriz thinks outside of the box. While much of the Chilean industry was focusing on basic $10 Cabernet and...
Errazuriz, Aconcagua Valley (Chile) Carménère 2010
Carménère is Chile’s signature grape. Originally grown in Bordeaux, it was mostly abandoned...
Dog Point, Marlborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2008
The Marlborough region of New Zealand is best known for their vibrant and zesty Sauvignon Blanc. It’s clear...
Château Sergant, Lalande de Pomerol (Bordeaux, France) 2009
Château Sergant is another fine estate under the Milhade umbrella. Slightly bigger and more robust than...
Château Tour D’Auron, Bordeaux Supérieur (Bordeaux, France) 2009
Château Tour D’Auron is a château controlled by the well-regarded and talented Milhade family, who...
Mas Belles Eaux, Languedoc (France) 2008
AXA, the insurance company that also owns Château Pichon Baron and other superb properties, purchased this one in...