I don't know if Michel Rolland is the finest winemaker in the world, but he's certainly in the discussion. The brilliant...
Clos de los Siete, Mendoza (Argentina) 2008
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Robert Whitley
Vintage 2009 a Bordeaux Classic
Legend most likely will perpetuate the myth that the harvest of 2009 smiled on Bordeaux with sunny skies and ideal conditions,...
Riesling Rules at 2010 Critics Challenge
Critics Challenge 2010 Wine of the Year Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley ($9) Best of Show Sparkling...
Talbott, Santa Lucia Highlands (California) Pinot Noir 2008
Everything about the Logan Pinot from Talbott is slightly over the top, particularly the 15.1 stated alcohol, but I must give...
Ten Fine Chardonnays for $20 of Less
Chardonnay just can't seem to get any respect these days. The darling white wines of the day are Riesling, Gruner Veltliner,...
King Estate, Oregon (United States) Pinot Noir 2008
This lightly colored vintage from King Estate is nicely perfumed with spice and floral notes, and hints of red berry. On the...
The Future of Bordeaux In America
While tasting at the recent Bordeaux 2009 Primeurs, I was intrigued by the parade of Chinese buyers at virtually every chateau I...
Value Collectibles from Superb Bordeaux 2009 Vintage
In my Creators Syndicate column this week (available Wednesday) I take a look at some of the value collectibles from the...
Price, Not Quality, the Back Story at Bordeaux Primeurs
On the off chance you haven’t heard, our good friends in Bordeaux have experienced another vintage of the century. At...
He’s Back!
There was a time, not that many years ago, when a brash young winemaker at Hahn Estates ruled the wine competition...
Impressive Haul of Value Gold Medal Wines
It has become a Wine Talk column tradition that following every Monterey Wine Competition since its inception in 1994 I devote...
Doing the Right Thing
We’ve had this discussion before about Cabernet Franc. I’m in the camp that holds Franc has untapped potential to...