For another, you have to anticipate your own tastes, which can be a moving target at best. 2006 Tablas Creek EdB Blanc 2006 was heavy and velvety in the mouth and held up nicely with all that grilled Bonita we were eating. 2006 Tablas Creed EdB 2006 **/ Purple plum color, with beef notes and dried herbs in the glass. MORE >>

They generously poured their 2006 traditional Marchesi di Barolo which was balanced and high in acidity and concentrated fruit, as well as their stony vineyard Sarmassa. ran into Davide Paterlini who invited me to a fabulous 2 30 tasting narated by sommelier Massimo Castellani who was incredibly dramatic and impressive. MORE >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>