The Pavelot Dominode showed a definite layer of gravelly stone underneath the pure and spicy red fruits. The next day I got to taste them again and they were both excellent. Just a few notes- Still with braised beef and turnips: 2004 Pavelot 1er Cru Les Gravains , $45. Why Savigny-lès-Beaune? These can be rich, dense wines. MORE >>

It's interesting to see the way your own tastes change, to put yourself back in the mindset of making these decisions. 2004 Éric Texier Côtes du Rhône-Brézème Domaine de Pergault , $29, Louis/Dressner Selections. 2004 Domaine du Closel Savennières Clos du Papillon , $26, Louis/Dressner Selections. Live and learn. MORE >>

Now, let me say something about my taste buds. Oh most definitely! OK, today I sinned again, at least according to some. took my list of New York medal winners to another local wine shop. Unfortunately, I found only one, besides another Anthony Road Vinyards 2008 semi-dry Riesling which I already have in the cooler. I Don't Like Sugar." MORE >>

You feel and taste all of these aromas on the palate and the finish is dry and very long. I'll be back to Fox Run for the annual Deck the Halls event and will definitely bring home some more. Sometime near the end of the year, I would like to post all that I have learned and the wines that I have come to enjoy over the past two years. MORE >>

Unless I am misunderstanding the definition of grower Champagne, Roederer's wines are grower wines, except for the NV Brut. 2002 and 2004 Cristal, and pretty tasty too. Every find yourself secretly thinking that some or other grower Champagne really doesn't taste so great, or secretly enjoying a glass of big house wine? MORE >>