Following my interview with Jean-Marie Fourrier, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend a Domaine Fourrier tasting that featured several wines from the 2008 and 2009 vintages. Equally instructive is tasting the same wines from 2008 and 2009. have no idea yet, but this tasting helped me form some initial ideas. MORE >>

If you've never heard of these wines or never tasted one, you are most certainly not alone. Tastes just like one too. This was the very first Coteaux Champenois Blanc I've ever tasted, I think I need more experience before saying much. I'd love to taste the '08 again in 5 or 10 years. My favorite wine of the tasting. MORE >>

The rest of us brought along a bottle and we cobbled together a vertical that spanned 10 vintages between 1988 - 2004. Verset's wines smell and taste right, like the essence of Syrah from that part of the world - Meaty, savory, funky, darkly fruited, olive-y, and vibrant with minerality and acidity. Stirring risotto makes him happy. MORE >>

At a recent Wine Media Guild (WMG) event here in New York I had the opportunity to taste several different brands for this holiday season. This wine was so great it had me writing little exclamation marks all over my tasting notes. 2004 Deutz Brut Classic (Maison Marques et Domaines USA) $65. It is 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay. MORE >>

It's strange but I remember tasting this wine before, and posting it on this site. 100% Sangiovese grapes exhibit initial aromas of smoked meats, red berries, black plum and vanilla tied together with a palate of black currant, black cherry, black olive, and a twist of caramel and bell pepper. Cinnamon spice and crushed stone on the finish. MORE >>