The moves notably included promoting Antonio Galloni to a greater role, as Galloni took over reviewing California wines from Parker himself as well as adding coverage of Burgundy (ex-Beaujolais) to his beat that already included Champagne and all of Italy. He took a break from tasting in Burgundy, where he is now, to respond. And NFL? MORE >>

In Burgundy and the Loire Valley, it can be difficult to find the producers you are trying to visit. Bodegas are compounds - there are barrels rooms of course, but also courtyards with lovely plants and trees, and offices and all sorts of other buildings. Entrance to Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo. Visiting a Sherry Bodega is quite different. MORE >>

waiting for our 7pm dinner and what a fabulous day we have had at the Palais Coburg, viewing multi-million dollar wine cellars and meeting the celebrities of the wine world. Of course, everyone loved the Roumieu -- the 2008 Merryvale raised eyebrows as some asked "is this new vintage 'fine wine' and what is a good definition of fine wine.'". MORE >>

And secondly he said that the temperature in the room was too cold - it was cellar temperature. They might be told by their host that this is one of the finest examples of Burgundy wine, or of any wine. Of course this is true not only for La Tâche but for a $16 bottle of Muscadet, too. The hams can age for years. Fugedaboudit MORE >>

They sky is grey and brooding, as always seems to be the case in Burgundy, yet is romantic and inspiring. This must be what is meant as a “pleasure garden&# as I could imagine earlier owners taking a stroll in their most elegant clothes – of course with a parasol - perhaps enjoying a picnic. The Cellar. George. MORE >>