From 2002 the Domaine has practiced 100% organic and now biodynamic farming. Sylvain points out a cage for birds (they must have been chosen for color and beauty) and a potato cellar, as well as some alters carved into the rock that one can enter for a few feet. The Cellar. George. Surprise in the Vineyard. In the Winery. MORE >>

The 2005 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis , about $25, imported by Wine Cellars (acquired from a private collection) was a ripe and fleshy wine that showed lots of flesh and interest for a regional wine. We had a bunch of people over for dinner this weekend for Chablis night. Okay, that's not exactly what we did. But close. Lovely wine. MORE >>

If I were showing Baudry's Rosé to other people who had never had it, or if I were cellaring some for the future, I'd take the 2008. 2002 Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Cuvee Fiacre , $70, Terry Theise Selections/Michael Skurnik Imports. I try not to do laundry list posts that sound like "here's what I drank recently." Sigh of relief. MORE >>

The Puzelats grow Pinot Noir, Gamay, Côt (called Malbec in Argentina), Bréton (called Cabernet Franc in the film Sideways ), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris (called Pinot Grigio in Italy), and the rarely seen Pineau D'Aunis and Menu Pineau (called Arbois in the Jura). They buzz with energy, some say "wildness." Everything is good. MORE >>

2002 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling, Eden Valley. 2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River. 2006 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills. NV Pirie Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Tasmania. 2002 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley. 2002 Castagna Genesis Syrah, Beechworth. MORE >>