"I'm having a vertical tasting of Figeac!" responded so quickly I did not realize the tasting was in Philadelphia, and I live in New York! The opportunity to taste several vintages of this famous chateau is intoxicating. If you have been to Bordeaux, it is fairy easy to imagine that not that much has changed since that time. MORE >>

There is some duplication with Evan Dawson’s travel post from yesterday but there is also much new, including John’s tasting notes from Mayacamas Cabernet 2003, 1991, 1985, 1974, & 1968. The Mayacamas cabernets are then bottled without fining, and aged an additional two years in bottle prior to release. MORE >>

We poured a lot of random stuff for the holidays, with only one bottle to go around a table of 10, so with very little second tastes, here are some highlights on our holiday: 1993 Dom Perignon ** Vivid gold color, with good vibrance. 2006 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ** Deep red rose. Very nice. MORE >>

Baccarat 's presentation of their beautifully designed crystal wine glasses was matched only by the vertical tasting of 3 vintages of Chateau Rauzan-Segla Gran Cru Classe-Margaux. Chateau Rauzan Segla 2006 Gran Cru Classe-Margaux 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 50% French oak barrels for 18 months. MORE >>

tasted so many wines that are new to me. Although no Bordeaux, if I am not mistaken. 1991 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard. Several tastes commented on the change in style at Closel. The more I learn about wine, the more I realize that I don't know. Same is true with wine, I would say. Who knew. MORE >>