We think the wine was by Ceretto , although the label said Azienda Bricco Asili. Nothing to fear here, as this wine was utterly majestic, one of the finest wines that I have ever drunk, and I say that with absolute conviction, like GW Bush in 2003 declaring the end of the war in Iraq on that aircraft carrier. Who knows? So now what. MORE >>

didn't read the label and assumed that this wine was dosed relatively highly - I guessed 8 grams. He made a 2003, for example and he says that he got rid of it too soon, thinking it would fall off quickly. The difference between good producers and others is very big in a year like 2003, less so in a year like 2004," he went on to say. MORE >>

also have a difficult time with labels that have the word 'semi' on them. Will I still tremble when I see the word 'semi' on a label? OK, today I sinned again, at least according to some. took my list of New York medal winners to another local wine shop. Winner of the New York Wine and Food Classics's 'Governor's Cup.' and often. MORE >>

By contrast, the 2003 vintage of the same wine is much more accessible, with toasty almost honeyed notes, and a much rounder texture. This need for clear concise labelling is a major challenge at the moment, and needs attention. The Contours vineyard at Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley. happy medium may be coming: off-dry Riesling. MORE >>

The wines can be released as vintage wines or non-vintage wines, and do not need to be aged in bottle for three years, as sparkling Champagne does, in order to be labeled as vintage wines. The nose opens slowly (as with all of Lahaye's wines) but shows real elegance, especially in light of the very warm 2003 vintage. MORE >>