blend of grapes from 8 parcels, this version is 72% 2006, the rest 2005. This bottle is about 90% from 2006, with 80% of that vinified in tank and 20% vinified in used Burgundy barrels. So 070409 means bottled in 2007 (hence the 2006 base year) and disgorged in April of 2009. Excellent wine. MORE >>

Having recently retasted the 2005 On The White Keys * infra , my confidence in this little producer is renewed. Simple, straight and no-nonsense writing - a thought provoking look behind the scenes - backed up by terroir -driven, well-priced wines, and I don't bandy about the term terroir for just anyone. as well. Mostly, not. MORE >>

The wines deliciously express terroir and are modestly priced. love the Vieille Vignes, but the last vintage that I've seen here is 2005 -that was two years ago. drank a lot of 2005 Grand Vignolle, didn't love the 2006, never saw the 2007, and liked the 2008 a year ago at a Dressner tasting. This is great wine! MORE >>

Good terroir for growing Viognier. Family Deicas Preludio 2006. Familia Deicas 1 st Cru Exception 2005 100% Tannat. Fabulous visit today to Familia Deicas winery today, home of some of the best Bordeaux style wines in the world. The family started in 1979, when Juan Carlos Deicas (Fernando's father)  purchased the property. MORE >>

Maison Bouchard Carton "Le Corton" 2005, Mazis Chambertin 2002 from Maison Jean-Claude Boisset, and 1982 Batard-Montrachet from Maison Louis Jadot. On its 150th anniversary in 2006 it changed its name to the Union des Maisons de Vins de Bourgogne. "This is absolutely fantastic!" The clever thing is that ALL the wines are tasted blind. MORE >>