Why pay en primeur prices for young Bordeaux that won’t arrive for two years? Consider that their current release rosé is from the 2000 vintage (ten years older than the current release from Provence). tasted through their lineup at the recent tasting of their New York distributor, David Bowler. Lopez de Heredia. MORE >>

Fabulous visit today to Familia Deicas winery today, home of some of the best Bordeaux style wines in the world. yet from the tasting notes below you can see it was worth it. Deep purple color with garnet edge, delicious nose of rich ripe black fruit, very similar to the finest Bordeaux, black licorice, very balanced and refined. MORE >>

Clearly one of the places to start would be with 2005 or 2006 Loire reds - they will age along the lines of a top-flight Bordeaux and offer tremendous value. If its not a tasting night with samples, usually red Burgundy. John Gilman is one of the people who I have enjoyed getting to know in 2008. broke it up in to two postings. Onward! MORE >>

When I asked why Syrah would work if a Bordeaux wouldn't, Peter said that Syrah is very similar to Cabernet in structure, but far more versatile with food. My first time with the '99, and it seriously outclasses the delicious 2000, in my opinion. It tasted great, although it didn't have the typical vibrancy. Sounds good. MORE >>

“Welcome to Cheval Des Andes,&# says Bordeaux-born winemaker Nicholas Audebert, looking like a jet-set male model in a sleek Polo outfit. We are sitting in the gorgeous guest reception villa Nicholas designed to entertain journalists and other visitors, and about to taste a selection of his wines and enjoy lunch. Pony Escapes! MORE >>