On Tuesday, I pulled wine importer Terry Theise aside at the trade tasting of his New York distributor, Michael Skurnik Wines. was in a restaurant in New York last night—I won’t say the name—overwhelmingly a fish-oriented restaurant. It was 0.62% of the market in 1997; it’s now 3.05% of the market. To the tape! MORE >>

At the time Madame Leroy was a fairly new devotee to biodynamism, and as part of her regimen in this vintage, she refused to spray her vines against mildew, which was potentially a huge problem during this growing season. John Gilman, author of the newsletter The View from the Cellar , joins us again for a Q&A. think not. am not hopeful. MORE >>

This is not typical in New York and possibly other countries, but this is Mr. Gaia speaking and he spoke with such incredible passion it was mesmerizing. News 1997 1998 2001 2003 2005 antonio gaia sperss tasting vinexoFabulous vertical of sperss today at  Vinexpo. In 1988, Antonia Gaia bought that dream for his father. MORE >>

Our passionate and educated staff is eager to introduce you to your new favorite bottle and to expertly pair it with our chefs cuisine." asked about the 1997 Vallana Spanna. asked if this was one of those dark side wines to new wood He didnt know. He insisted there is no new oak on the wine. and interesting. Extracted? MORE >>

home : wine recommendations : wine girl for hire : bio : articles : contact « P ** s New Buying Guide | Main | A New Look For Us? Find some winemakers who eschew new wood even on their syrah and pinot. Then this man at the table, John, a bearded New York City expat who lives not far from the San Francisco airport. MORE >>