| |
 1997 + 1998
+ Chardonnay
|
7 articles |
| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | DR. VINO JUNE 8, 2009 249 bottles of wine on the wall 1998 Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter. 2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River. 2006 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills. 1998 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, Hunter. NV Pirie Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Tasmania. 1998 Pizzini Nebbiolo, King Valley. | | | | | | |
| SLAKED MAY 29, 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Mini-Retrospective There was very little excitement for it, with most professional wine writers comparing it to 1998. 2000 Corison Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon I didn't figure this would (or could) be any better than the 1997 ( previously reviewed ). I remember the 2000 vintage as a whirlwind of excitement. In other words, a loser. was wrong. | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE MAY 10, 2009 Overachievers and Underachievers 1997 Champagne Salon Brut Blanc de Blancs - I drank this at the recent Wilson Daniels tasting. Before I drank it I asked my friend Tista who directs the estate's exports if it is surprising that Salon would make a 1997. Many top producers in the C ôtes des Blancs made vintage wine in 1997." High expectations can color things. | | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE JUNE 6, 2007  Recent Sips Like crushed rocks and a drop of honey, this well structured Chardonnay had lots of personality. ef.er.vey.cent." Effervescent. Holy cow! | | | | | | | |
| -
SLAKED | SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008  Vacation Whites, etc.
The 1997 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello is a sometimes gorgeous wine. The 2003 Kistler "Dutton Ranch" Russian River Valley Chardonnay was a pale gold color, with petrol and a little rubbery funk on the nose that dissipated as the wine opened up to reveal lemon meringue pie and custard notes. And before that, I had been less than wowed. MORE >>
| |
