For another, you have to anticipate your own tastes, which can be a moving target at best. 2007 Tablas Creek EdB Blanc 2007 ** was lighter than the 2006, perhaps more delicate in the mouth, with fleeting notes of coconut and mango. stars 2006 3 stars Paso Robles 2007The trouble is choosing it. You could drink this alone. MORE >>

Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Wines from Santorini tasting. This was a great opportunity to taste more of the wines, to build a bit of context, so see which of the wines I would be interested in seeking out on my own. beautiful nose that forced me to return to this wine at least three or four times during the tasting. MORE >>

Recently my friend and I were enjoying blind tasting a wine as is a typical practice at dinner. After a few moments of careful examination, it was safe to concluded it was from the Old World, likely a 2007, and a Pinot Noir. In the end, we were surprised to find it was 2007 Domaine Billard Bourgogne Millane. MORE >>

“I want a wine that tastes like summer,” the chic woman tells the clerk at an upscale wine store. Though its home is in Loire Valley of France, most Americans are more familiar with the fresh vibrant taste of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. On the palate, citrus dominates and you can actually taste the sharp minerals and stone. 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 >>