That's real money, but it's pretty cheap as far as Burgundy goes. wanted to drink several examples of the best bottles to see if they are undervalued within the pantheon of Burgundy terroir, or if they are simply more of that overpriced but merely decent wine from Burgundy. Why Savigny-lès-Beaune? These can be rich, dense wines. MORE >>

1971 was a good vintage in Burgundy and also in Piedmonte, so it shouldn't be too hard to find something interesting and delicious. They are 23 months apart in age, born in 2007 and 2008. The daughter was there in the Lafouge cellars, inside her mommy's belly, when her mommy tasted this very wine (and spat, thank you very much). MORE >>

These wines will give Burgundy a run for its money! Cave Spring Cellars Blancs de Blancs Brut 2004. Cave Spring Cellars CSV 2007. Chateau des Charmes Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard 2007. Closson Chase Vineyards S.Kocsis Vineyard 2007. Coyote’s Run Estate Winery Black Paw Vineyard 2007. MORE >>

Okay, I never have a problem with mature Burgundy, or mature red wine in general. Here are a few current favorites: 2007 Muhr-van de Niepoort Carnuntum Blaufrankisch , $20, Imported by Martine's Wines. This is absolutely top notch wine, I bet it would improve with time in the cellar, and it sells for $20 before a mixed case discount. MORE >>

Clai Bijele Zemlje Malvasia 2007 “Sveti Jakov” Movia 2007 “Lunar” Vinoterro 2006 “Kisi” Wind Gap 2007 Pinot Gris. usually serve orange wines at cellar temp (55 degrees F) and let the bottle warm up on the table from there. Orange wines are sweeping the nation! Well, something like that. MORE >>