home : wine recommendations : wine girl for hire : bio : articles : contact « A Gamay In Burgundy | Main | Kermit Lynch On Sept 23/ Sante Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta on Sept. suppose I could have been in the Loire or Burgundy or the Jura instead of Bordeaux, but, what the hell. 2001, I said. 2001, I said. story due. MORE >>

There are the Bordeaux lovers, the Burgundy afficiandos, the Champagne specialists, and the members of the Cult. 2001 Meo Camuzet Corton ** dep rose and irridescence. 1996 Ponsot Clos de la Roche (flawed) 1998 Lignier Clos de la Roche ruby red; still tight and fresh, tannic, with sweet cherry and mellow well-trod earthy notes. MORE >>

While prices for 1998 Latour remain high compared to 2004 levels ($200 versus $115) the opening price for 1999 has declined significantly in recent months. Grand cru Burgundy has also showed significant drops. 2003 Screaming Eagle can be had for $1000/bottle; the 2001 is still offered at over $1100, down from $1300. MORE >>

2001 Palacios Remondo Rioja Propiedad H. It was, in fact, closed down, but even so, this clear dark purple wine exhibited the finesse, depth, mix of clean fruit, forest, and animal flavors and the balance of a fine Burgundy from the Cote de Nuits. loved the Lafarge Volnay 2001, just the village wine. Remondo , $24. Good acidity. MORE >>