1998 Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter. 1998 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, Hunter. 1998 Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling, Barossa. 1998 McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon, Hunter. 1998 Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot. 1998 Pizzini Nebbiolo, King Valley. MORE >>

To my knowledge, chenin blanc reaches its greatest expressions in France’s long, meandering Loire Valley. When I hear all of this talk of the greatness of the 2007s, I do not so much start salivating about the new vintage, as I do begin to reflect upon the last three purportedly high quality vintages in the Rhône: 2003, 2000 and 1998. MORE >>

Herve Deschamps, the chef de cave, was in a different part of France that day yet enjoyed a fabulous tour and tasting.  American artist Daniel Arsham was commissioned to create a sculpture to showcase the magnums of Belle Epoque 1998 in an exclusive work inspired by Perrior-Jouet's conception of nature. the winery opened in 1811. MORE >>

stars France Bordeaux 1998Deep ruby purple color with good brilliance, almost opaque. Took a while to open up. On the nose tight still: potpourri and minerality combined. Not as full and fruity as I remember, with tight lingering tannin on the finish, but really hard to put down. lot to like about merlot here. MORE >>

In 1998 under his newly-incorporated company Santiago Ijalba S.A. With ample experience in making and aging great wines dating back to 1964, Santiago Ijalba García left his position as general and technical manager in a historic Haro bodega to launch his own personal project. he created the VIÑA HERMOSA brand. That, I would not recommend. MORE >>