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. 2001 Prager Riesling Smaragd Klaus. 2001 Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Singerriedel.

sett two glasses in front of everyone, a Zalto Universal glass and a Schott Zwiesel Burgundy bowl. My friend elected to pour it in the Burgundy bowls, as the other wine for this course was a sparkling wine, and he thought that the sparkling wine should be served in the Zaltos. I love blind tasting. began to think Chablis.

2001 was not a very good vintage in Champagne. So it was fascinating to have the opportunity to try a vintage wine from 2001, Jean Vesselle's Br u t Prestige. recently drank an Emidio Pepe wine for the first time, the 2001 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. cannot tell you how excited I am about this. This neighbor raises pigs.

It started in 2001 after the grapes were harvested but before the winery staff had even filed the harvest paperwork. And it continued ebbing and flowing, with allegations that Guffens was blending wine from the south into his Burgundies. When the fraud squad raided Verget from Verget. Eventually, in 2010, the charges were dropped.

Then I set up a blind tasting of two 2009 pinot noirs, each about $30, one from California and one from Burgundy. Finally, we concluded with a wine that was unanimously popular in my NYU class this fall, the Lopez de Heredia, Tondonia, Reserva 2001 ($40). I recently tweeted that I’d be leading a tasting of hipster wines.

Radikon 2001 Ribolla Gialla. Gravner 2001 Ribolla Gialla Amphora. Gravner 2001 “Breg” Amphora. If I had arranged for a dinner featuring Red Burgundies from 30 different appellations, I doubt anyone attending the dinner would have thought that all the Burgundies tasted the same. Do they use aerators?

Coming back from a terrific weekend in Maine, where blueberries are fresh and the lobsters still pair as well with white burgundy as ever, I steered the Dr Vino mobile into the last exit for the New Hampshire State Liquor Store off of I-95. Or was it a dreary place, with low inventory, poor selection, surly or ignorant staff? bit of both.

He arrived at my house carrying a 375 ml bottle of 2001 Turley Paso Robles Zinfandel Delinquent. But it's easy to set my mind within the regions that I do know and love, to have decisions already made about which Beaujolais I love, which Vouvray I want, which Burgundy I will buy for young drinking, that kind of thing.

In 2001 I fell off a vat while I was punching the cap and I broke discs in my back. BG ( flipping through notebook, looking for questions he meant to ask ): What about climate change - do you think it is an issue in Burgundy? Last December in Burgundy it was -10 degrees Celsius. BG: I want to ask you about farming. Jacques.

had two of those enormous Riedel Burgundy glasses - BrooklynLady and I were given them as a gift for our wedding. One of the wines I served was the utterly excellent 2001 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux , $65, Imported by Neal Rosenthal Wine Merchant. Fourrier Clos Rougeard Technical Stuff Claude Dugat Burgundy

And one day you spend $75 on a great producer's villages Burgundy from 2004, and you realize that it might be true that good producers make good wine in all vintages, but there are better ways to spend $75. beginning with the first ever vintage of 1997, and including 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2004. still have it, actually.

1971 was a good vintage in Burgundy and also in Piedmonte, so it shouldn't be too hard to find something interesting and delicious. For our 1st anniversary dinner, BrooklynLady came home with a bottle of 2001 Lafarge Volnay. was in Burgundy when BrooklynLady was pregnant with our second daughter, but I didn't go back to Lafouge.

crashed a White Burgundy symposium and after a class act Russell Cooked dinner and a kick ass assortment of whites, including two Batards, (Gagnard 2001 Batard and a Leflaive) I slept peacefully, dare I say almost happily. On the train and off to Beaune. Pick up the car at Ada, une bonne addresse for a rental car in the area. The air.

Gian explains that when the brothers founded the winery in 1860 they went to Burgundy to learn more about classic winemaking. The next pairing was a 1967 and 2001 Amarone. The 2001 was already delicious and showed incredible promise. so very excited to go on my first trip with the Association of Wine Educators (ASE). Day 2.

That is, unless one is in Burgundy where the chic restaurant Ma Cuisine is built on the grounds of a former royal stable, and the very warm and welcoming home of negociant Becky Wasserman -- in a charming village outside the city -- was originally built to shelter animals hundreds of years ago. Burgundy is a complex region to understand.

That's real money, but it's pretty cheap as far as Burgundy goes. wanted to drink several examples of the best bottles to see if they are undervalued within the pantheon of Burgundy terroir, or if they are simply more of that overpriced but merely decent wine from Burgundy. 2001 Chandon de Briailles 1er Cru Les Lavieres , $45.

decided that I wouldn't try to impress him with Grand Cru Burgundy and things like that. 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. It was delicious.

There are the Bordeaux lovers, the Burgundy afficiandos, the Champagne specialists, and the members of the Cult. 2001 Meo Camuzet Corton ** dep rose and irridescence. Tags: 1986 1996 2001 1976 1993 1998 1984 1995 1989 1990 1999 1983 1982 We had them all at our table. Then again, there's Table Number One. NUMERO UNO. tired.

The other wines that floored me were the Camille Giroud Burgundies. always thought of Camille Giroud as old-men-in-tweed-blazers Burgundy. But the family sold in 2001 to a group that included a bunch of investment bankers from Goldman Sachs (!). Tags: Tastings Domaine des Croix Godmé Champagne Burgundy Camille Giroud

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.

2001 Cullen Wines Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Margaret River. 2001 Dalwhinnie Eagle Series Shiraz, Pyrenees. 2001 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir, South Gippsland. 2001 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier, Canberra District. 2001 Yarrabank Late Disgorged Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley. Day One.

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.

I was down to my last two Burgundy glasses and we were having my friend Deetrane and his family over for dinner to celebrate his birthday. One of the wines I wanted to pour was the 2001 Philippe Pacalet Pommard (a bit over the hill, as it turned out, but that's another story). Settled. Did you know that there is titanium in them?"

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.

Grand cru Burgundy has also showed significant drops. Even good vintages like 2001 are under pressure, with some wines, like Sloan Estate, suffering 33% drops in opening bid prices, and still there are no bidders. 2003 Screaming Eagle can be had for $1000/bottle; the 2001 is still offered at over $1100, down from $1300.

On his 2007 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses - "Amoureuses is one of the finest Crus in Burgundy. To the left is the 2001 Bernard Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Grand Ruchottes. By this time the 2001 Domaine Dujac Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Monts-Luisants was drained and gone. Thanks Mounir! Alright, that's it.

So when the Aussies regain their senses and start using corks again- warts and all, and I am no great fan of TCA-tainted wines- not to mention all of the premature oxidation issues with recent vintages of my beloved white Burgundies, which in my opinion may well be cork-related- then I will start tasting Australian rieslings again in-depth.

He started his career in wine retail, later worked as a sommelier with a soft spot for Burgundy, and now has embarked on the foolhardy notion of writing a bi-monthly wine newsletter, A View from the Cellar. If its not a tasting night with samples, usually red Burgundy. Best red Burgundy under $30? broke it up in to two postings.

The picture doesn't do it justice (poor lighting in the club) but this was a spectacular bottle of wine. Light grapefruit color. Utterly closed on the nose: the predominant note here was warm road tar, with secondary notes of anise and celery seed and a hint at frozen fresh orange juice. Wonderfully pure fruit. Went down like water

home : wine recommendations : wine girl for hire : bio : articles : contact « A Gamay In Burgundy | Main | Kermit Lynch On Sept 23/ Sante Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta on Sept. suppose I could have been in the Loire or Burgundy or the Jura instead of Bordeaux, but, what the hell. 2001, I said. 2001, I said. story due.

There was everything from Grand Cru Burgundy to Barolo to Sancerre ros é. 2001 Baumard Savenniè res Clos de Papillon. The Burgundies were not so impressive, on the whole. Maybe mature Burgundy doesn't show as well when surrounded by bigger, more obvious wines. Same is true with wine, I would say. Who knew. Raveneau.I

They're calling 2006 a "classic" vintage in Burgundy, which means that it was a normal year. discovered this in 2001 when hail ravaged that vineyard - something I didn't bother to read about until after buying the wine. Anyone out there care to share their experiences thus far with 2006 Burgundy? But that's part of the fun.

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.

Georges 1er Cru (a red Burgundy for those who don't have a masters in wine labeling) had some nice cherry and forest berry on the nose, together with some minerality & earthiness. tried the 2001 & 2004 versions of this wine and they were a little too fruit forward for me. then moved on the the Burgundies of Domaine Henri Jouan.

2005 Burgundy and Loire Valley wines are already on the market, and both show exceptional promise. Reminds me of the Sabon Prestige Chateauneuf du Pape 2001. Joseph "Offerus" from 2005 ($20, 1 star) was the best vintage of this wine I have tried going back to 2004, 2003, and 2001. So, what about the Rhone Valley? Chave St.

don't dabble too often in Rioja, and the 2001 Palacios de Remondo Rioja Propiedad H. When I read reviews I always wish for a sense of what the writer doesn't like - I get the fullest sense of their palate that way. But many people only write about the wines they like. He really should do that from time to time. He likes everything.

2001 Confuron-Contetidot Nuits St George 1er Cru , $62. And a few ill-advised Burgundy purchases - why spend so much on village wine, even if the producer is Roumier or Mugnier? Just like you, I have my limits on what I'll spend on a bottle of wine. My mistakes have been at the splurge price point, which for me is wine over $50.

The flavor profile of these wines is so new to me, and to be honest, I'm not sure if it is a flavor profile that I like as much as that of Loire or Burgundy whites. Here are the wines I tasted and some notes: 2001 i Clivi Galea Corno di Rosazzo , $14 at Chambers Street Wines. like it when WBW gets "esoteric" on us like this.

So this is an investment, not just in the Burgundy type of cash, but also in cellar space. If you spend $55 on a Burgundy, are you definitely getting the finest example? 2001 Saumur-Champigny (tasted in September, 2007). 2001 Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux (tasted in September, 2006). This retails for approximately $35.

This happens to me most often with Burgundy wines, as I have not yet had enough Champagne to be badly burned. In Burgundy, even in a "classic" (meaning not exceptional, but not bad either) vintage, a solid producer can sell wine, even village level wine, for over $50 a bottle. But Burgundy is hit or miss, and everybody knows it.

Who could argue with a red Burgundy to pair with your braised beef in red wine and a crusty baguette? still have a cold and I'm not drinking, so BrooklynLady picked the wine for tonight and she went with a 2001 Usseglio Châteauneuf-du-Pape. And usually that means red wine. Don't worry honey, I think it will pair just right."

As I keep hearing (and learning for myself) about Burgundy - it's all about the producer. Lafon's Montrachet and Meursault sell for LOTS of money, and are some of the more sought after wines in Burgundy. Dr. Vino also tasted a regional wine , an Aligoté, the other white grape of Burgundy. Some are surprisingly inexpensive.

Here are some notes on wines that did not get their own post: Burgundy 2005 Jean Manciat Macon Charnay Vieille Vignes , $21 (Chambers Street Wines). I've been recommending this wine to my friends who are looking to get into the 05 Burgundy game without breaking the bank. loved this wine back in March at the real Wine Attack Tasting.

The wine was DELICIOUS, and it resembled good Burgundy Chardonnay far more than any California Chard I've had. It's July 4th folks, and as an American, a Brooklynite, I feel compelled to write a little sumpthin about an American wine. recently discovered a Napa Valley Chardonnay that I really like. know, sounds odd, right? Why, yes it is.

2001 Hafner Reserve Chardonnay, Alexander Valley - Great nose of vanilla and tropical fruit, pineapple, citrus too. I'm lucky because my father in-law likes wine and keeps some good bottles in the house. was impressed with the two wine stores I went into. 500 bottles of wine in the bins! The city just seemed safe like that, more civilized.

Since I never seem to be able to write here about all of the tasting that interests me (and that potentially would interest you), here is a roundup of interesting wines from the past month: Burgundy (yes - I still drink Burgundy wines, and still love them the most!) 2001 Domaine Rollin Pernand-Vergelesses , $30 (375ml).

The newsletter had good things to say, so when I put together a case of wine to bring home from that trip, one of the bottles was a 2001 Daedalus Cellars Pinot Noir Labyrinth. have seen the wines at Burgundy Wine Company in Manhattan too, if you live in my area. The 2001 Labyrinth is long gone, though. magical experience.

Speaking of the search for value in red Burgundy wines. If you take the train from Paris to Dijon and drive south to Burgundy, you go through Marsannay (an up-and-coming appellation), then Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Flagey-Echezeaux, and Vosne-Romanee, the powerhouses of red wine production in Burgundy.

Okay, you can stop feeling sorry for me now, and check out this neat bit of cooking we did the other night, paired well with a regional wine from Burgundy. In Burgundy, I was so glad to see chestnuts pop up so often on menus and in grocery stores. actually read the print version of the NY Times Dining and Wine section this Wednesday!

have been sampling some older experiments using this strategy, a few 2001 Pinots from Oregon and Burgundy, 2002 was considered the star vintage in both regions. This kind of thinking is especially important for me now that every few years it seems to be "the vintage of the century" in Burgundy (or Bordeaux, others too).

For example, 2002 was considered to be a great year in Burgundy and in Oregon, and the wines tend to be priced accordingly. In both regions, 2001 was not as highly regarded, particularly difficult in Burgundy where hail and limited sunlight wrecked havoc in certain areas. Same thing in Burgundy. Reliable producer?

The 2005 vintage in Burgundy is hyped in the same way as in Bordeaux -amazing, the vintage of the century (does that include the 1900's?). imagine that the wines will be prohibitively expensive and in Burgundy, quite rare. It could be the value bottle of 2005 Burgundy., was delighted to find four different reds from Paul Pernot.

I am starting to feel more comfortable as a consumer of Burgundy wine. started with two wines from the 2001 vintage, not a great year, but certainly not bad, and I figured that many 2001 whites should be mature and ready for drinking around now. There are so many producers though, some with famous names, others unknown to me.

2001 Palacios Remondo Rioja Propiedad H. It was, in fact, closed down, but even so, this clear dark purple wine exhibited the finesse, depth, mix of clean fruit, forest, and animal flavors and the balance of a fine Burgundy from the Cote de Nuits. loved the Lafarge Volnay 2001, just the village wine. Remondo , $24. Good acidity.

That's right, I have now finished posting about our Burgundy trip. had a green salad, something I missed while in Burgundy, BrooklynLady had snail risotto (I was so proud of her). We went with the Bordeaux flow and enjoyed a bottle of 2001 Chateau Gloria, St Julien, E38 with our dinner. Highly recommended. Highly recommended.

The Domaine Paul Pernot was the largest producer we visited, although Pernot is middle sized by Burgundy standards. Who knows.maybe I just needed more experience with Burgundy, or maybe 2003 Bourgogne is just not going to be that impressive in general. 2001 Beaune Clos de dessus les Marconnets. 2005 Puligny-Montrachet.

The Hospices de Beaune ( pictured below ) has served the poor and sick in Burgundy for over 500 years now. There are amazing wine shops in Beaune, any of which carries loads of great Burgundy bottles, not to mention the Champagne and Cremant. 2001 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Clos du Ruchottes. can't spend $58?

Last night I had the distinct pleasure of tasting three Burgundies, one white and two red. had to rely on my "tasting memory" to try to understand the white wine, but comparing the reds offered me some clear insights about red wine in Burgundy. The 2001 JM Boillot Puligny Montrachet is the white that Deetrane served at his wedding.

It was very tasty wine, very low priced compared to Burgundy, and to a 21 year old who was just learning about wine, that Oregon label was a million times easier than dealing with the labels of Burgundy! My favorite recent vintage is 2001. tasted this alongside a 93 premier cru burgundy and a 2002 Moray St Denis.