The 1996 , 2001, 2003, 2005, were all fab with their own special character. News 1997 1998 2001 2003 2005 antonio gaia sperss tasting vinexoFabulous vertical of sperss today at  Vinexpo. packed audience gathered together at 10am to hear Antonio Gaia speak about the Sperss vineyard which means "nostalgia" in Italian.

Anyela's planted their vineyard in 2001, and opened in 2008 when releasing their 2005 vintage. Entrance sign off W. Lake Rd. OK, the title here can be a bit misleading, but last week Shirley and I took a wine tour along one of the most beautiful of the Finger Lakes, Skaneateles Lake. On this day, I tasted only a few whites.

Dinner concluded with Chateau Pichon Longueville 2001, very black and intense, with delicious notes of tobacco, vanilla bean, black current, and black licorice. Dessert was served with the delicious 5 Puttanyos 2001 Tokaji from Disznoko, AXA’s property in Hungary. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?” Perfect Berries. The Lunch.

Leading the tasting was vivacious Marco Caprai, who introduced each wine and discussed the vintages including 2007, 2005, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1995 and 1993. "Very complex and elegant!" Fabulously organized event that really brought the power and beauty of Sagrantino to the New York market.

Celler Batlle 2001 Gramona, D.O. 1780 Castell del Remei 2005, D.O. "20 wines!" exclaimed a fellow particpant at today's Master Class tasting of Catalunya wines led by Josep Roca, Co-Proprietor, Sommelier, and Wine Director of the (Catalunya based) Michelin 3-star restaurant El Celler. The menu follows. November 8, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Radikon 2001 Ribolla Gialla. Gravner 2001 Ribolla Gialla Amphora. Gravner 2001 “Breg” Amphora. Zidarich 2005 Vitovska. Zidarich 2005 Malvasia. Some of the most exciting wines served that evening were the 1997 and 2001 Ribollas from Radikon and Gravner. Orange wines are sweeping the nation!

Some of the wines tasted: Chateau Clerc-Milon: 1994, 2004, 2005, 2006. Chateau Lynch-Bages: 1996, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006 and Echo de Lynch-Bages 2008. Chateau Pontet-Canet: 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006 and Les Hauts de Pontet 2005. Chateau Mouton Rothschild: 1995 and Petit-Mouton 2005.

Nicolas was determined that Esquisse should also reflect the character of the vintage, so in 2006 the residual sugar was 130 grams per litre, where as in 2005 it was a more opulent 160 grams per litre. This wine, 2001, was from a spectacular vintage and was a brilliant shade of pure gold. Adele. Now let me set the seen. adele eloise.

This is a vintage of ripe fruit, one that appeals in the same way that 2005 appeals - the wines are delicious and perhaps will last a very long time. There were other wines that moved me - the 2001 Gérard Tremblay Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir was pungently marine and the essence of Chablis. They are more typical of Chablis."

The 2005 (“40th Anniversary&# ) is more accessible today and reveals the benefits of a few years aging as the tannins have softened, leaving behind a gorgeous, brambly zin with delicious aromatics of plum and spice. All too often, Zinfandel is a highway to a quick, cheap buzz. The lay of the land. But back to the tasting table.

2005, on the other hand - a vintage of the decade. beginning with the first ever vintage of 1997, and including 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2004. The 2001 was clearly a beauty, but like the 2004, it was showing only a little bit of itself at this early stage of its life. One of the things I used was a vintage chart. not Turbido!

Dinner concluded with Chateau Pichon Longueville 2001, very black and intense, with delicious notes of tobacco, vanilla bean, black current, and black licorice. Dessert was served with the delicious 5 Puttanyos 2001 Tokaji from Disznoko, AXA’s property in Hungary. Visiting Pichon Longueville. That was my room). Perfect Berries.

Extraordinary Vintages in Piedmont 1996 2000 2001 2004 Exceptional Vintages in Piedmont 1990 1997 1998 1999 2005 2006In an exceptional vintage set a Barbaresco aside for a minimum of four years before drinking. In an exceptional vintage set a Barolo aside for a minimum of six years before drinking.

You can read more about its history by one of my favorite Internet scribes, The Wine Doctor, here [link] Dinner concluded with Chateau Pichon Longueville 2001, very black and intense, with delicious notes of tobacco, vanilla bean, black current, and black licorice. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?&# The Control Room.

The precious few bottles I'm glad that I saved this for at least a few years (2005 is the current vintage), as it seems to be in a particularly sweet spot right now. This one was probably a blend of wines from 2003, 2002, and 2001, and was aged on the lees for five years. I hung out with Peter Liem for a lot of the past two weeks.

Getting time to clean out the old wine fridge. After two months of laying around, drinking coffee, tea, water and gatorade and laying off the good stuff I am beginning to feel the need for a long day of wine shopping, but the fridge is full and I will just have to do my part in making room for more. Here the grapes for Frascati are grown.

I love it when Shirley decides to experiment in the kitchen. It either means we end up going out to dinner or I am in for a special treat. don't always know where she gets her inspiration and last night I did not see any of her cookbooks on the counter, so that means she thought about this recipe while trimming her herb garden.

I don't often go with Shirley and Pam to the Saturday morning Central New York Regional Farmer's Market, but I made an exception today. was also out of bed early enough to tag along, which is unusual. did stop at one and tasted their 2007 Meritage. It seems to be that the wine always is a bit different, no, a lot different than what I remembered.

I've been holding out on the wine reviews until everything gets back to normal after my surgery. At present, my Cardiologist has OK'd 3-4 oz. of wine per day and, for me, that just don't cut it. do cheat a bit and I also skip some evenings. That is what happened with the first bottles I opened. little lighter bodied than what I'm used to in Zin.

Last March I posted a press release on a new collection of artisan wines in an innovative attractive new package. An international wine collection with six brands and ten items packaged in a new exciting premium 3L wine cask from the Octavin Home Wine Bar ™. The Chardonnay was not impressive. Definitely a good party wine.

With May and New York Riesling month coming to close soon, it is safe to say that I tasted more Riesling this month than any one year in my life. The hard part was deciding which ones I would post on the blog. After this article I will post once more on a NY Riesling and may list all those I have had. Both were opened with a BBQ chicken dinner.

This past Monday evening was a first for me on-line. Because of my work schedule and Shirley's extra long 'honey-do' list I never have the chance to do a tweet up on Twitter or follow a wine party on Facebook. You can add comments or photos or just sit back, relax, read what others are having and just sip away on your own wine.

This past weeks edition of the Syracuse New Times, a weekly alternative newspaper published in Syracuse, New York, contained an interesting article on Finger Lakes Riesling. Gary noted four wineries, one of which I vaguely remember from an article written by Evan Dawson for the New York Cork Report. Sipping later was delightful.

We then enjoyed two wines from the 2005 vintage with my fish soup. 2005 is thought to be a great vintage because, as in most of France, conditions were essentially perfect. I'm not sure yet where I stand on 2005, as I've had some wines that are more about ripeness and grape character than they are about terroir. But close.

To continue Riesling month here in New York, I wanted to find something other than my favorites from the Finger Lakes region. Doing so seemed almost impossible. Other than ordering on line, it is very difficult to find New York wines other than Finger Lakes and Adirondack wineries in the local shops. Enough history.

Universally these wines tend to be slow to age (often a 2001 is as youthful looking as a 2005) and offer med+ acidity and flavors of faded red flowers. Very excited to read Maurizio's forthcoming book on the subject, as this presentation incorporated politics as well as winemaking in the DOCG region of Taurasi.

Just finished watching the movie "Avatar" while sipping on my first Riesling of the summer. Finger Lakes Riesling of course. This month is Riesling month in New York and this will be the first of many I'll enjoy over the next 30 days. The 2008 Red Tail Ridge semi-dry Riesling was suggested by my sister-in-law. This is now one of her favorites.

Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. few of the issues are for how long and where. Of course my choice would be Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley or Russian River Valley, the home of some of the best wines in the world. Oh, I'm sorry, did I leave out Paso Robles, Lodi, Central Coast or Livermore Valley.

2005 Damien Laureau Savennières Le Bel Ouvrage , $32, Jon-David Headrick Selections, Imported by European Cellars. That's to be expected from 2005, but it was also very floral and mineral with an almost powdery sense to it, and with great poise and balance. assumed it was Savagin, but Sophie told us that it is Chardonnay in 2001.

I'm leaving Chile(till later) and heading over to California to try a few more Zin's. I'm starting to surprise myself with what I am finding with Zinfandel and also a bit disappointed that I wasted so many years with such a limited selection or narrow palate. Deep dark fruit aromas with some cherry. Hey, you're never too old to learn.

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2001 A fine vintage for this with 85% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, aged for 37 months is a well balanced, nicely structured classic Sangiovese Tuscan with ripe tannins and long finish. Superiore rules require yields 10% lower than Chianti Classico.

This is the third of the Carmenere wines I tasted this month. As I stated in my previous two articles, Carmenere is one of the wines I've pushed aside in the past, but have placed on a list to re-examine in 2010. The first two left me with mixed feelings about the wine. did enjoy this with some Muenster and Dubliner cheese. It'll be fun!!!

It's been a few years since I tasted Carmenere. If I remember right, it was a take it or leave it, nothing special, too many other fine wines, don't shop for wine. My last review confirmed that feeling, but in a very serious attempt to expand a lazy palate I purchased a few different labels to compare. The first was disappointing.

Wish I had a nice Canadian wine tonight so I could toast the Canadian Olympic Hockey Team on their winning of the Gold medal. am not an avid hockey fan, but I do watch occasionally and tonight enjoyed one of the best ever games. Instead, I uncorked an Arboleda Carmenère 2006 from the Colchagua Valley of Chile. Bring on the steaks!!! Wine Acidity: 5.31

Think my taste buds are back. I've been having a few problems with red wines since finishing some prescribed meds a few weeks ago. No matter what was tried I was getting a very musty taste. opened a few old reliables thinking there must have been some bad bottles in the rack, but they turned out to be the same. Bogle Winery 2007. Great value!!

One of the great things about social networking is that you often get in contact with friends and classmates from a time when all was great, life was fun and we were all going to live forever. was reminded of just that this past week as I chatted with an old friend and High School classmate from the mid-60's. Here's what I learned.

Curiously, many of these wines are so powerful even 2001 come across as being too young to drink. 2005 Barolo DOCG Einaudi. 2005 Barolo Gallinotto DOCG, Mauro Molino. 2001 Barolo Cannubi Boschis DOCG, Sandrone. 2001 Barolo Le Vigne DOCG, Sandrone. 2005 Barolo La Villa DOCG, Seghesio. The Grape. The Region.

Sometimes when you least expect it, you open what may becomes your new favorite bottle of wine. Tonight I opened one of my remaining bottles of Finger Lakes wine purchased at my last tour in December. An Atwater Estate Vineyards , Cabernet-Merlot 2007. blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. Can't do much better than that. Alcohol: 13.0%

Big break in weather today here in Central New York. Temperatures will reach about 30F. Must be the annual January thaw! To celebrate I figured to open one of my usually reserved for warm weather whites. My choice is one that was recently purchased at Lakewood Vineyards on Seneca Lake at the December 'Deck the Halls" event. 2007 Riesling.

Somewhere among my 50 New Year's resolutions (99.9% failure rate) was to leave my wine comfort zone more often as I continue to expand my trapped palate. To do so, I will have to taste, I mean drink, more wines that I never tried or wines I just never liked. So, to start off the new year I opened one of my least favorite wines, Zinfandel.

Here's what we had: (2005) Cédric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules Brut Blanc de Noirs - solo. 2001 Dirler Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessle r with a stinky Bavarian Muenster cheese. If you look at the left side-bar of this blog you'll see that with 2010, this blog enters its fifth calendar year. am not in the wine business.

Syrah has always been one to those wines I could take or leave it. Almost all that I had ever tasted were the Shiraz from Australia. While visiting Damiani Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake this past spring I tasted an excellent Syrah and I was sold. From that day on I was a fan. enjoyed the Syrah with Shirley's three bean chili.

This has been one fantastic year of enlightenment for me when it comes to all things wine. Believe I may do a year end article on the subject. If I do, I will have to include the German grape, Dornfelder as one of the highlights. Dornfelder is a cross between Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe grapes. It is the 3rd most planted red wine grape in Germany.

** Disclaimer: I received these wines from Martellotto Wine s One of the benefits of writing a wine blog is the occasional UPS delivery of wine to taste and review on the blog. It can also be disappointing when the wine received is one that I don't normally drink or one that I have a hard time with. Now Cabs I have no problem with.

Can't seem to find a Finger Lakes Riesling I don't like. Thanks to my son, this past weekend I opened a dry Riesling from Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars located in Lodi, NY, on the east side of Seneca Lake and my first stop on the annual " Deck the Halls " event on Dec. have to say his timing was impeccable. g/L pH: 2.93 Alcohol by Volume: 12.1

So, to satisfy our thirst for a nice red wine to pair with my Chicken Parmesan, Shirley's Cavatelli Aleta (a cream sauce with Asiago cheese, prosciutto, baby peas, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers) and my daughter Pam's Fettucini with Joey's fabulous marinara sauce, we chose a Banfi Chianti Classico Reserva 2005.

Sometime near the end of the year, I would like to post all that I have learned and the wines that I have come to enjoy over the past two years. From a European reds only wine drinker who could not tolerate most white wines or any wines over 0% RS, to be even drinking the many wines I am now, I think I have come a long way.

I think it gets a little scary when you choose a not so good wine for three consecutive nights. When the fourth night comes and you just get home from work and you are looking for a nice wine just to sip, watch a little TV and catch up on a little blog work, you check every bottle in the wine fridge and just can't decide for fear of failing again.

Every Friday and Saturday after work, a few friends and I visit our favorite lounge for some great food off the bar menu and to down a few glasses(maybe more than a few) of wine. Of course, the lounge is owned by my son and his fiance and has become our regular hang out since opening one year ago. Finally, he has listened to his dad. At that price.

About two years ago I found a special deal on a gift pack of two wines from Candoni Wines. The gift pack wasn't what sold Shirley and I on the purchase, it was the label. The gift pack included a bottle of Merlot and a bottle of Pinot Grigio, of which we opened at a dinner dance held during my annual military reunion. First, the label. for $11.

Alright, here's my dilemma or at least one of them. Tonight Shirley and daughter Pam are making 'halupkies' for dinner. Halupkies are also known as stuffed cabbage or as we called them in our house as kids growing up in the Pennsylvania coal region, 'blind pigeons.' The dilemma, I have no clue as to what wine to open. That only added to the dilemma.

There comes a time when you believe that a certain wine just can't get any better. hope I never get to that point in my lifetime. don't hide the fact that in the past two years I have fallen in love with wines from the Finger Lakes region of New York. have my favorite Finger Lakes wineries and my favorite Finger Lakes wines. Such is the case today!

While in Virginia on vacation, I picked up four bottles of Virginia wines, figuring I would try all four and choose one to review. Tonight I opened up the second bottle and had maybe the best white wine find of this summer, a 2006 Michael Shaps Viognier from the King Family Vineyards. The wines are produced with a traditional old-world style.

2005 1er Cru Chambolle for --well, let's just say it's well priced for restaurants. Both the 2001 Fixin (2001? I lost my notes from the Pas Mal, Becky Wasserman tasting! Something I consider a disaster. But I suppose the most memorable linger. Amongst these? The gorgeous wines of Sylvain Pataille. No notes. Sorry.

I 'm currently making room in my wine cooler for a recent large quantity buy, so I pulled out a Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2005 Riserva for a pizza dinner tonight. had this wine about four years ago and wasn't fully impressed at that time, but thought I'd give it another chance and the price was right. Great Buy!

One of the problems with bringing home lots of wine from a Finger Lakes wine tour is deciding which ones to try first. Shirley helps make that decision easier by planning some meals ahead of time or by just giving me a warning of what's on the menu for the night. Sometimes though, it can be challenging choosing the right wine for the meal.

Guess again and behold the saga of Sierra Carche 2005.&#. Here is the complete lineup: #1 2005 Sierra Carche (lot 8114) WA 96. 2 2005 Espectacle (Monsant) – about $150 (unrated, but 2004 was WA 99, 2006 WA 96). 5 2005 Sierra Carche (lot 8114) WA 96. 6 2005 Pasanau (El Vell Coster) Priorat WA 97.

OK, today I sinned again, at least according to some. took my list of New York medal winners to another local wine shop. Unfortunately, I found only one, besides another Anthony Road Vinyards 2008 semi-dry Riesling which I already have in the cooler. Oh yeah, for those who don't know, that wine was judged the most outstanding New York wine for 2009.

Not warm and easy ripening like 2005, not as bad as 2001, typical perhaps, classic. Is there room for another blind tasting panel? think there is, and I'm trying to organize it. Hopefully it will be of interest to you. Our first theme is Cour-Cheverny. Five - that's pretty manageable for an amateur blind tasting panel. Just mute.

Well it's time to try a new wine, at least new to me. Before now I have never tasted Gewurztraminer. Please, no comments on that issue. It took me over 30 years to appreciate any white wine, and now that I do, I am trying them all. The first was OK and will be nice at a evening get-together, but not one I would bring to the party. Great Buy!

With ample experience in making and aging great wines dating back to 1964, Santiago Ijalba García left his position as general and technical manager in a historic Haro bodega to launch his own personal project. In 1998 under his newly-incorporated company Santiago Ijalba S.A. he created the VIÑA HERMOSA brand. The first night I opened the Crianza.

Looking for great buys in wine? Just look to Australia. Don't know what's going on Down Under but right now some of the best buys for wine are Australian. The Lindeman's Merlot 2007 was recommended by a friend this past week-end. Our wine taste profiles are about 180 deg. apart, so I was a little hesitant, but he hit this one right on the nail.

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. have had some really nice Pinot's from Oregon before, but they were a bit pricey. Pricey, but good. Great Buy!

Today was a shopping day with Shirley. We did the Home Depot, BJ's, Best Buy, Panera for lunch, two grocery stores and one Mom and Pop wine shop. The 'honey do' list at home was longer. Back to my day job tomorrow. Unfortunately, there were no choices for a good New Zealand Savvie so down the aisles I walked searching for one that interested me.

It seems every winery in the Finger Lakes has a Meritage. Most are nice bordeaux style blends that are very popular and very tasty and very distinct to each winery. Years ago I struggled to find one to like, now I am finding it difficult to taste one I don't like. And then, there comes along one that is over and above any I have tasted before.

I know those close to me won't believe this, but I am actually going to review a Rose' wine. In doing so, I am showing them that I can accept the fact that for almost all of my adult life I have been very stupid or as Lenn Thompson said 'Are you nuts.' Yes Lenn, I was nuts. The resulting juice once pressed was the perfect hue of pink. Great Buy!

Just last night we opened a Robert Sinskey 2005 Los Carneros Merlot ** that was nicely textured and tart. learned my lesson with 2005 Bordeaux. Winter-Spring 2009 Cult Wine Release Schedule with pricing (where available) January Ridge Monte Bello 2007 $125 Quilceda Creek 2005 $140 Kistler 2006 avg. Flights are delayed.

One of the most difficult time's I have on a short vacation is waiting for the train to take me home. To kill time I visit or window shop the shops at the station and sometimes get awful lucky by finding a great deal. This past week-end was one of those days and that great deal was in a wine shop. Drink now or through the next 5 years." Great Buy!

I really enjoy shopping for wine and finding one that I never tried and end up putting it on my list of must have wines. Today, I stopped in to buy a Sauvignon Blanc for the evening. knew what I wanted, one that is already on that list, but also found a new one sitting next to mine and decided to take one home to try. Today, I chose a good one.

I have a daughter that is living at home right now while she fixes up a house she bought a few months ago. She is very much into eating healthy and buys only organic veggies and fruits and free range meats, eggs and cheeses. kinda surprised her this evening by opening a California Cabernet Sauvignon made with organic grapes. Great Buy!

I have no idea what occurred between the early 1980's and present in the case of New York Finger Lakes red wines. honestly tried many of them between 1973 when I moved into the region until, I gave up on them around 1980. After that, I basically stayed with my favorite European red wines. Her favorite was a red table wine from Heron Hill Wines.

2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River. 2001 Cullen Wines Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Margaret River. 2005 Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling, Barossa. 2001 Dalwhinnie Eagle Series Shiraz, Pyrenees. 2005 Mount Horrocks Riesling, Clare Valley. Day One. Australia’s Fine Wine.

Next was Fegato di Vitello alla Veneziana con Radicchio Rosso di Trevisi Al Forno , Calves Liver and Sauteed Vidalia Onions over Baked Polenta encircled with Radicchio , paired with Masi, Campofiorin Rosso Del Veronese 2005 (brought by Allan). So this evening was an education for me. with a kick. 16% alcohol! loved this wine.

I am just going to begin by saying the Clos Du Bois Calcaire 2006 is probably the best Chardonnay I have ever had. Now I'll qualify that statement by saying I do not do white wine that often and that over the years have had probably less or near 100 different Chardonnays and that is really not that many. Made me feel good, I don't win that often.

Other Reviews: Travaglini Gattinara 2001 (Italy) Carpineto Dogajolo 2006 (Italy) Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz/Mourvedre 2006 (Australia) Muga Rioja Reserva 2003 (Spain) Buttonwood Grove Dry Riesling 2006 (NY) La Corte Salice Salentino 2006 (Italy) Damiani vino rosso NV (NY) Vina Real Rioja 2005 (Spain) Damiani Pinot Noir 2006 (NY).

Other Reviews: Travaglini Gattinara 2001 (Italy) Carpineto Dogajolo 2006 (Italy) Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz/Mourvedre 2006 (Australia) Muga Rioja Reserva 2003 (Spain) Buttonwood Grove Dry Riesling 2006 (NY) La Corte Salice Salentino 2006 (Italy) Damiani vino rosso NV (NY) Vina Real Rioja 2005 (Spain). Here's what I mean by that.

One of the few less expensive wines I had left was a Vina Real Rioja Crianza 2005. I promised in my last post (Why?) that I would do a Joeshico wine review this week, but I am finding it a bit difficult to do since I have been emptying my rack of all my expensive wines. Don't worry, I will keep the promise. don't store wine. Hold on a sec.

Which part of Volnay was hit by hail in 2001? I'll list them in descending order by price, and you'll see how frustrating the whole thing can be: 2001 Philippe Pacalet Pommard , $45. 2005 Lafouge Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Duresses , $27. 2005 Domaine des Croix Bourgogne , $25. 2005 René LeClerc Bourgogne , $25.

Bruno Giacosa, Barbera, Falletto 2005 Dark fruit aromas, with a slightly chalky edge, this one is a more modern version of a Barbera. Domenico Clerico, Barbera, Trevigne 2005 Another modern Barbera with a floral background, a fair amount of toasted wood on the nose along with hints of vanilla. and the finale.

There is no question that quality has been increasing in the past couple of years -- with the most recent wines garnering 93 points from all the major critics -- and indeed, the 1999 vintage produced a delicious Napa Valley Red, and 2001 produced an excellent Petit Sirah. History, like beauty, is in the mind of the beholder. Elegance.

To the left is the 2001 Bernard Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Grand Ruchottes. That unlabeled half bottle behind the decanter is the 2005 Domaine Dujac Clos St. By this time the 2001 Domaine Dujac Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Monts-Luisants was drained and gone. I'll wrap it up with a few random tidbits. Thanks Mounir!

In this first posting, John discusses what would be in his cellar if he were starting collecting today, what he drinks at home on a Tuesday night, the most underrated wines for aging, where Lafite 2005 will be in five years, and what would be his “desert island wine.&# Will a case of Lafite 2005 be higher or lower in 12 months?

routinely disagree with their wine scores (they gave Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2005 only 85 points - WTF are they thinking?!) Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley "Eisele Vineyard" 2005 * Smoky garnet color. wine of great depth and class, and my favorite 2005 Napa cabernet of the night. Merus 2005 ? love their events.

The sommelier steered me away from the Arena and strongly suggested I try the 2005 Ch. One of my favorite wines of the late afternoon was the 2001 Barthelemy, made with no sulfur. The sommelier steered me away from the Arena and strongly suggested I try the 2005 Ch. Report from Sonoma. Emilion and Pomerol. Was it me? Thats all.

2001 Micalet? They are organic as of the 2005 vintage, yet, they never really farmed chemically as their dad couldn’t see the point of paying for chemicals. the 2001 was before they had any toasty new oak barrels, which they bought in 2003 thanks to the insistence of their California importer, North Berkeley. 2001 Micalet?

It felt as fruit forward as a 2005 but definitely had started to develop the slightest bit of secondary characteristics. 2001, I said. It felt as fruit forward as a 2005 but definitely had started to develop the slightest bit of secondary characteristics. 2001, I said. 25th » Disconnectivity in St. story due. Taste?"

At a recent visit to the Lenz Winery in Peconic on the North fork of Long Island, winemaker Eric Fry first had us sample the 2005 Gewerztraminer to contrast with this Cuvee. He said the Cuvee would be the only wine with the ability to wash away the long finish of the Gewerztraminer , and he was right. White wine from red grapes.

2001 Baumard Savenniè res Clos de Papillon. 2005 Puzelat Touraine La Tesni è re , a lovely smoky and funky white made of Menu Pineau, and the 2004 Puzelat Touraine La Tesni è re , a red made of Pineau D'Aunis. The more I learn about wine, the more I realize that I don't know. Same is true with wine, I would say. Who knew. Raveneau.I

Finishing the Bordeaux was not the least bit challenging and gave us the opportunity to try a bottle I had been saving for a special occasion (and for our writer extraordinaire & Petit Verdot lover) - an Israeli (mostly) Petit Verdot - The 2005 Sea Horse Winery "PetiteVerdot plus. We began the day with some white wines & finger foods.

discovered this in 2001 when hail ravaged that vineyard - something I didn't bother to read about until after buying the wine. Again, I don't have the expertise to say what will happen with these wines, but based on my initial tasting, the only wine that I really liked was the Pommard La Chânière, a wine I also loved in 2005.

Here are a few recent experiences with mature wine: 2001 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Quarter Mile Lane Vineyard , $40. When you see 2001 you might not think of this as mature wine, but '01 was a "classic" vintage in Oregon, a normal year in which some great wines were made, some bad ones, and everything in between. Yes, yes I would.

You will find both 2005 & 2006 vintages in stock. The 2005 is selling for $12.50 have found 2003 -2005 in stores ranging in price from about $ 13.50 kosherwine.com says their 2005 is sold out and I did not see the 2005 elsewhere. The first price point you may ask about is the UNDER $10 range. Galil Mountain.

And finally the Peay 2005 "La Bruma" Estate Syrah, which I was told came from a very cool Syrah site, was also not a fruit bomb like some of the other Syrah's I tried. based on prices it was actually the cheapest of their 3 Pinots, the 2005 Etude "Temblor" Pinot Noir. Sadly, the prices for Peay wines are quite high. Great stuff.

2005 is one of the most fabled vintages in French history. An exceptional vintage like 2005 means that the quality of the wines from everyone is racheted up: normally good producers make very good wine; very good producers make exceptional wine, etc. 2005 Bordeaux in my experience has had a somewhat mixed showing thus far.

It's taken me a while to get around to writing up the 2001 Le Gay and 2005 Lanessan; firstly, because I've been uncharacteristically bustling around the city recently, but also, secondly because of how disappointing these two wines proved. And there is simply nothing more to say about the 2005 Lanessan than, "Undrinkable."

2001 Ch. Julien 2001 Ch. Le Gay - Pomerol 2005 Ch. Next up for SLAKED! Leoville Poyferre - St. Lanessan - Haut Medoc

Here is what I did like: 2001 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva - in my tasting guide the only notes next to the wine say "Holy S%*}!" also liked the 2005 Cantina Terlano Sauvignon Quartz , a lively and energetic wine with good acidity and length, and pretty good balance for a wine of 14% alcohol. unrelenting.

don't dabble too often in Rioja, and the 2001 Palacios de Remondo Rioja Propiedad H. The 2005 Domaine de Bellivière Coteaux du Loir Le Rouge-Gorge , $20, is a wine that I was stunned to find that I didn't like. But many people only write about the wines they like. He really should do that from time to time. He likes everything.

2005 Ridge Vineyards Dusi Ranch Zinfandel ATP Selection * Good deep plum color turning ruby at the rim. 2001 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Grenache/Syrah ** Deep purple color; humungous nose, spicy black pepper but still whopping purple fruits inside. Welcome to SLAKED ! my wine tasting journal. Lots of chocolate covered chilis.

Then Alex gave me a glass of Enrique Foster IQUE Malbec 2001. It is the 2005 Casa Marguery malbec from Mendoza. popped a bottle of the 2005 Casa Marguery Malbec last night and this is what I came up with. The Casa Marguery 2005 for me has a little bit of the Cahors in the bottle. The answer is yes we do. Ca-what?" Cheer