A&GN Fantino Barolo 'Vigna dei Dardi' Nebbiolo Piemonte 1995 Varietal: Nebbiolo Region: Piemonte Aged 12 months in stainless steel followed by 12 moths in bottle, ripe black cherries, with a spicy edge and smooth texture Loaded with ripe fruits, showing a dry minerality, citrus notes, a hint of fresh bread and heady floral aromas. Stay tuned. MORE >>

When it's gone we enjoy the previous night's leftovers - 2002 Stony Hill Chardonnay. My friend opens a 1995 Château Lafon-Rochet, from St. They say that one of the first signs of insanity is the belief that one can somehow influence completely random events. Maybe I am going insane, but I like to think of it as healthy superstition. MORE >>

always appreciated wine, but it was a 1995 Pagani Ranch Zinfandel that hooked me when I was working as a stock boy in a fancy wine and cheese shop during college. The Monte Bello team was also pouring the 1999, 1997, and 1995 Monte Bellos. This chardonnay, like Eric's previous two vintages, is impossible to resist. MORE >>

I didn't expect to like this 2004 Chardonnay from Hanzell Vineyards as much as I did. In fact, Hanzell's ultra premium chardonnay recently received 96 points from Parker, and was priced at $175/bottle. Hanzell previously reviewed: 2005 Chardonnay 1995 Pinot Noir. Pale hay color, but big Wow! MORE >>

The 2006 Ashley's vineyard Chardonnay had nice tropical fruit, subtle oak & great structure.  Wine Enthusiast magazine put on their "Toast of the Town" wine & food event yesterday in NYC at Lincoln Center.  A very large event that took place on two levels & a large balcony & included some of NYC's finest dining establishments.  MORE >>