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 >>

We then enjoyed two wines from the 2005 vintage with my fish soup. 2005 is thought to be a great vintage because, as in most of France, conditions were essentially perfect. I'm not sure yet where I stand on 2005, as I've had some wines that are more about ripeness and grape character than they are about terroir. MORE >>

When asked his opinion, Paul Grieco, Riseling guru and partner of the Terroir wine bars, told the packed room that he probably would buy the Frankland Estate Riesling but found it “undrinkable&# now and encouraged the producer to set aside production for five years and release it then. The Contours vineyard at Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley. MORE >>

Every year I try to buy a couple of high end bottles to put away in the cellar, but also a few "lesser" wines by great producers, wines to enjoy when young. This wine, even though it is a humble Bourgogne, has the structure to improve in the cellar for a few more years. File this in the lesser wines from great producers department. MORE >>

It may sound absurd to think that a winemaker’s personality is as discernible in the glass as the terroir , but that combination of curiosity, humility, and respectful excellence comes through in the wines of Ridge Vineyards. The wines were all from their cellars. Paul Draper is, without question, one of the world’s great winemakers. MORE >>