2001 Cullen Wines Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Margaret River. 2004 Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra. 2004 Mt Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz, Grampians. 2004 Penfolds RWT Shiraz, Barossa Valley. 2001 Dalwhinnie Eagle Series Shiraz, Pyrenees. Day One. Day Two. 2006 S.C. MORE >>

Very comparable to French Burgundy in my opinion. Sometimes you just get lucky when searching out a wine. dropped into a local shop this week and during a conversation with the shop owner I had asked if he had any wines from Oregon. He did. He actually had one. It was a Pinot Noir. Pricey, but good. My Notes: It is earthy with a little mint. MORE >>

It is almost cliché to say that Burgundy is a crap shoot, every bottle a roll of the dice. Which part of Volnay was hit by hail in 2001? If you're into Burgundy, you know I'm not kidding or exaggerating. do exactly the same thing when buying Burgundy wine in the $20-40 zone, the range that I tend to live in. MORE >>

Almost two weeks ago at the Michael Skurnik Grand Portfolio Tasting I tasted through Pierre Yves Colin-Morey's lineup of beautiful white Burgundies and it was really an amazing experience. Tasting through the lineup was a lesson in Burgundy terroir, and I've not before experienced that in an industry tasting environment. Aubin. MORE >>

Auction prices for premiere cru wines have dropped significantly since the beginning of 2009, but they have not reached 2004 levels. 2004 Mouton Rothschild is still available at its release price of just under $200 (although a buyer at this price would want to be careful that these bottles have been stored correctly). MORE >>