In 1999, Pierre Lurton, Director of Chateau Cheval Blanc, became intrigued by the renaissance of Malbec in Argentina and the prospect of establishing a New World presence that would represent the best of the Old and New World. Creation of Cheval des Andes. Chatting with Nicholas Audebert at the Villa. Tasting Cheval des Andes. MORE >>

had never had these wines and I dont know if they are at all available in New York (though I see that restaurant Bouchon in Napa has them). The 1999 was elegant and rosy and was only now starting to evolve. Anyway, its lunch. dont like lunch. taste better when theres an edge of hunger hanging over me and theres always bread. MORE >>

There was no Sagrantino but how happy was I to see the still lovely 1999 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo? Garys Friday night speech was manic and engaging, bringing the bloggers to a frenzy with his message that if they were not bringing in six figures from their site, they were screwing up. The conference was a sell out. got closer to my theme. MORE >>

remember tasting their delicious Il Grigio Chianti Classico Reserva which I believe was a 1999 or even a 1997. So it was with extreme surprise and excitement that while attending the Vino 2009 Italian Wine Week at New York's Hilton Hotel, I found myself standing at a table with the wines from San Felice. MORE >>

When Peter Liem came through New York and stopped by for dinner, I decided that it was time to check in on this wine. This bottle, most likely based on the 1999 vintage, was a beautiful bottle, "a particularly great bottle," Peter said. NV Françoise Bedel Champagne Brut E ntre Ciel et Terre , $54, Jon-David Headrick Selections. MORE >>