Do I ever recall getting sentimental about Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot? cannot believe this is merlot. 1998 Chateau Meylet His wines remind me of Philippe Pacalets burgundies, primarily the Pacalet Pommard. Do I ever recall getting sentimental about Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot? cannot believe this is merlot. MORE >>

When I had seen him two weeks earlier, he was representing the prestigious Second Growth Sauternes Chateau Doisy-Daene at an event for Master of Wine Students (and freely pouring the 1998 vintage). At 21 hectares for red varietals, the vineyard is composed of 82 percent Merlot, 13 percent Cabernet Franc, and 4 percent Petite Verdot. MORE >>

This is by no means cheap, by today's standards, but I've loved this vineyard since I tasted a bottle of the 1998 a few years ago, and couldn't resist the offer. Latour a Pomerol is roughly 20 acres of gravel interspersed by loam and clay, planted 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc, with an average age of 35 years. MORE >>

So following the Bordeaux Blanc we opened a 1998 Chateau Monbousquet St. While the king, a Cab based wine (with 10% Merlot) was thoroughly enjoyed and drunk to the last drop.  I went away (within Israel) for the sabbath to a friend of the family.  Traditionally, this often includes cake , crackers , and fish."  Emillion Grand Cru.  MORE >>

got to try the Lopez de Heredia Gravonia Rioja Blanco Crianza 1998, Tondonia Rioja Blanco Reserva 1989 & Tondonia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva 1981. His 2004 Neiman Cellars Napa Valley Red is a blend of 1/3 Cab Sauvignon, 1/3 Merlot, & 1/3 Cab Franc. This could help to make events of this size more manageable. don't know. MORE >>