At least two heads of state showed up - President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada enjoyed light conversation while tasting through the Clos Roche Blanche wines. tasted a load of wine, including new vintages from familiar producers and a few things that were brand new to me. MORE >>

Jenny & François import these wines for the east coast, and they organized a tasting in a small and very comfortable setting that actually encouraged conversation, instead of merely offering a glass and a spit bucket. And converse we did - I spoke with Emmanuel for about an hour while tasting, and I learned a great deal about his wines. MORE >>

Fall is tasting season in New York. But still, there have been plenty of trade tastings to attend. But I made a point of going to a couple of tastings that I'd never before attended. This year, for example, I went to the Willette Wines portfolio tasting. had heard of it, but never tasted, and I was very impressed. MORE >>

2006 De Lorimier Malbe c (USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley). tasted blind. 2006 De Lorimier Cabernet Sauvignon Crazy Creek Vineyard (USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley). 2006 De Lorimier Cabernet Sauvignon Warm Springs Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley, Warm Springs Ranch). MORE >>

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