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BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE DECEMBER 31, 2010  Goodbye 2010 2010 was for me a typical vintage. There was plenty of sun and rain, and also plenty of obstacles and challenges. In the end, it was a good year. | A WINE STORY DECEMBER 31, 2010  Tale of Two Pinot Noirs Typically, I have different stores (familiar with my objective) send me "themes" of wines in groups of 2, 3, and 4. finish is med plus. | IMBIBE NEW YORK DECEMBER 31, 2010 Climbed over mountains/Travelled the sea… With a ring of spring flowers Twisted around her wrist She walked foot over stones -pudding and round- Smooth rocks warming The void of each arch — At a mountain stream -fruity and red- On its bank She plucked ginger So startling and austere She sharpened her tongue and tossed a rock Sending ripples across [.]. | | | | | | | | |
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A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010  Comparing Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Bourgogne
okay, so maybe it's a bit unfair to compare a 2008 and 2007 Bourgogne from two different regions. Yet when a favorite wine store clerk suggested I try the Domaine Michel Gros 2007 (around $30, but splurge, it's the holidays) and 2008 Domaine Rollin (mid-twenties?)I was game. color: medium garnet, fresh/young looking. finish is med+. finish is med. MORE >>
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