The Côte de Brouilly, one of the ten crus of Beaujolais, is known for stylish wines. And this is one of...
Potel-Aviron, Côte de Brouilly (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2009
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Michael Apstein
A Tale of Two Vintages
Is it hype or is it true? Do 2009 and 2010 represent back-to-back great vintages for Burgundy or is it just another case...
Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux, France) 2009
A criticism of the 2009 Bordeaux vintage is that the ripeness and power obliterate the origin and typicity of the...
Maison Louis Jadot, Beaune Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009
There should be no question about the quality of the 2009 vintage for red Burgundy. A potential criticism is that...
Argiolas, Monica di Sardegna (Sardinia, Italy) 2009
Monica, a grape grown widely on Sardinia, but few other places, typically produces soft and fruity wines. Argiolas...
Mâcon-Villages, Domaine Jean Touzot (Mâcon, Burgundy, France) 2010
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
Named after her husband, Ken Coopersmith, this Pinot Noir has a family resemblance to the Merry Edwards’s Meredith...
Tasca d’Almerita, Contea di Sclafani (Sicily, Italy) 2008
This impressive sparkling wine makes you shake your head in wonderment. Here is a locale (the DOC of Contea di...
Regaleali, Sicilia IGT (Sicily, Italy) 2009
Despite the absence of Nero d’Avola on the label as in previous vintages, Regaleali’s Lamúri...
Arg, Cannonau di Sardegna (Italy) 2009
Sardinians argue that archeological evidence supports their claim that the island is the birthplace of Grenache, which...
Argiolas, Cannonau di Sardegna (Italy) 2009
Sardinians argue that archeological evidence supports their claim that the island is the birthplace of Grenache, which...
Cloudy Bay, Marlborough (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2009
Marlborough is usually ranked after Central Otago and Martinborough when considering prime sites for Pinot Noir in New...