Although I also tasted some spectacular wines of Monte Bello , I was looking forward to the tasting of old zinfandels dating back to 1973, including multiple pairs of Geyserville and Lytton Springs–could a Zinfandel age gracefully, I wondered? But back to the tasting table. The lay of the land. MORE >>

But after tasting several dozen wines from vintages dating back to 1968, it’s clear to me that from vines grown on the fractured limestone, Ridge Monte Bello has been able to achieve this rare feat. group of ten tasters from the winery sits down to blind taste about five flights of six wines, which come from the individual vineyard plots. MORE >>

Overall, the tasting was an excellent way to judge overall quality of the region’s wines, and in the case of some older members, a dramatic demonstration of how remarkably quality has improved over the last twenty years. It was curious to discover that according to Mr. Bissoli, every country seems to have a “taste profile.&# MORE >>

It was bought in 1988 to keep the dream of the father of Antonio, who was forced to work both the family winery (for no compensation, and also a very strict social life) and a vineyard in Serralunga where he had the opportunity to earn lots of cash and also party with friends. In 1988, Antonia Gaia bought that dream for his father. MORE >>

Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Rare Vintage 1988. Champagne Piper-Heisieck Rare Vintage 1998 Diver Day Boat Scallops salisfy rare millesime 1988 spinach tasting notesWell, we're not quite out of the economic recession -- yet! The pairings were spot on perfect -- never let anyone suggest you could not make a meal out of champagne! MORE >>