have been sampling some older experiments using this strategy, a few 2001 Pinots from Oregon and Burgundy, 2002 was considered the star vintage in both regions. This kind of thinking is especially important for me now that every few years it seems to be "the vintage of the century" in Burgundy (or Bordeaux, others too). So beautiful. MORE >>

Like a Cotes de Nuits in Burgundy is made with Pinot grapes from a range of areas within the Cotes de Nuits (possibly including grapes from famous villages such as Chambolle-Musigny), a VDP des Cotes de Gascogne is a wine made from grapes from all over of Gascony. How could I know the treat we were in for the next day? MORE >>

I've heard several wine people say that if the classifications were re-drawn today, Les Amoureuses in Chambolle-Musigny, Perrieres in Meursault, and this - Lavaux St Jacques would get Grand Cru status for sure. wonder who grew the grapes - there are a few exceptional producers who own vines in Lavaux, according to Burgundy Report MORE >>

Two holiday Burgundies worth mentioning. The 2000 Groffier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers was a disappointing mess of a wine. I'm in San Diego now at the in-law's place. My second round trip west coast flight of the week. This time I spiced up the 6 hour flight by bringing my 11 month old. She was wonderful, actually. MORE >>

I had the $$$$ I would do a full tasting tour of Burgundy. would buy wines made by a few producers in Vosne-Romanee, Chambolle-Musigny, and Morey St Denis and open them all at the same time to understand something about the character of those soils. And I pledge to you to do this by the end of summer, 2007. Wish me luck MORE >>