tasted so many wines that are new to me. 2000 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre. Several tastes commented on the change in style at Closel. Champagne was my immediate thought, but in the end I went with wine that I assumed would be unique at the tasting, and that might even be new to a few people. MORE >>

Fabulous tasting of several Ribera del Duero wines today at the sleek Trump tower downtown. However, the day kicked off with a spectacular seminar and tasting of Vega Sicilia wines. It was great to see the wines were all doing well. defined by finesse and elegance. April S. News April S. MORE >>

Stephen Bitterolf, the Wine Director at Crush , conceived of this event with an eye towards the famous La Paulée Burgundy dinners where everyone competes to bring the finest bottles and people walk from table to table tasting each others' wines. 2000 Prager Riesling Smaragd Achleiten. That's right - Austrian wine, La Paulée style. MORE >>

Baccarat 's presentation of their beautifully designed crystal wine glasses was matched only by the vertical tasting of 3 vintages of Chateau Rauzan-Segla Gran Cru Classe-Margaux. Chateau Rauzan Segla 2000 Gran Cru Classe-Margaux 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 60% new oak barrels for 18 months. MORE >>

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