Headrick has two producers in particular that are true favorites of mine, Damien Laureau in Savennières and Françoise Bedel in Champagne. Here are some notes on my favorites from that evening: (2000) Françoise Bedel Champagne Dis, Vin Secret , about $60. Headrick's portfolio is small, but well selected. Silly me. MORE >>

“[Simon] Staples has remortgaged his home three times in the last 10 years (in 2000, 2005 and 2009) to buy Bordeaux. SIPPED and SPIT: journalists at sommelier competitions. Alan Richman participated in several events of the Best Sommelier in America contest. SIPPED: Royal Wedding champage. If so, hit the comments. SPIT: corks. MORE >>

But I managed to try oysters with three Raveneau wines at a collector’s house recently, thanks to an invitation from a friend (I brought the Champagne , as we already discussed). The 2000 Mont Mains was also impressive, but it had a slight oxidative note. MORE >>

Don’t use them except for a few Champagnes because the kind of Champagne we carry — R.M. About 2000 of which well over half are Italian, one quarter are Champagne and the rest is split between Spain, Portugal, beer and spirits. To their thoughts, after the jump! Joe responds: How long has your store been open? MORE >>

2004) David Léclapart Champagne Cuvée l'Apôtre, price and importer unknown. Good Wines 2000 Auguste Clape Cornas, $50, Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant. Here are the wines I drank in November that have not, even in passing, appeared recently on this blog. Within each group, I will list the wines in the approximate order of enjoyment. MORE >>