At the dinner I tasted a red called J'en Veux for the first time. Considering the lineup of whites as a whole, I think that they might be as good as any lineup of white wines that I've tasted from the Jura. This is Chardonnay from vines of over 100 years old. Domaine Ganevat is in the Jura, in a town called Rotalier. MORE >>

They make one wine and one wine only, a vintage Brut Blanc de Blancs made entirely of Le Mesnil Chardonnay. All of the Salon wine from the 1999, 2002, and 2004 vintages - all that there is for the whole world, is in this cellar (that looked kind of like a garage). Then we went upstairs to the tasting room. Calm, cool, collected. MORE >>

Fresh and bright with fruit, and it really showed what to my taste is typical of Meunier - a round and fleshy, very broad character with something sweet and nutty like marzipan or cashew under the fruit. 2002) Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vignes de Crama nt Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs , $70, Louis/Dressner Selections. loved this rosé. MORE >>

But for me to buy the Hofer Zweigelt, its excellence must derive from the smell and taste of the wine, and from its expression of place, not from the mere fact that it is palatable and costs $10. That great Beaujolais that sold for $12 in the 2002 vintage costs $17 now. I'm talking about wines that cost between $8 and $12 a bottle? MORE >>

Tasting the Wines. We were able to taste six wines, beginning with the Ruca Malen Chardonnay 2009, very fresh tasting with good balance and tropical notes. The Tasting Menu. The winery offers a tasting menu only, with wines paired with every dish so that guests can experience all the different wines. MORE >>