In 2003, he made 3 different vins jaunes, all of which had a similarly oxidative nose, naturally, but all of which had different textures. Tissot also makes some lovely examples of Chardonnay. An academically interesting wine, but I preferred the chardonnays. Stephane Tissot from the Jura outside Les Caves Augé in Paris. MORE >>

This one was probably a blend of wines from 2003, 2002, and 2001, and was aged on the lees for five years. 1999, 2000) Ta rlant Champagne La Vigne d'Antan Extra Brut Non-Grefée Chardonnay, $65, $60, 1999 imported by JD Headrick Selections, 2000 Imported by Jandell Selections. I hung out with Peter Liem for a lot of the past two weeks. MORE >>

My faves here were the Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio blend, along with the Rieslings and both the Row House red and white. Especially noted were the 2003 Pinot Noir reserve, the 2005 Cabernet Franc reserve and the 2005 Merlot reserve. don't know where to rank the day's events. have to say it was the folks we met. mean Damn! mean O sh*t. MORE >>

have since tasted a Monthaven Chardonnay (California) and this past week the Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). The Chardonnay was not impressive. Last March I posted a press release on a new collection of artisan wines in an innovative attractive new package. Definitely a good party wine. MORE >>

As a special treat, we also tried six topaz colored sweet wines called VinSanto with vintages that inclueded 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, and 1989. Sure, your average Chardonnay goes south within a few days of opening, but Vinsanto can last for weeks after being opened, as long as it is refrigerated. Wines from Santorini. What is Vinsanto? MORE >>