It's not just an aesthetic issue—the sediment can be bitter, and its presence definitely changes the flavors of the wine. If it's an old white wine or champagne, you need to chill it, of course. That is to say, I generally don't decant old Red Burgundy, I pour carefully from the bottle instead. In my case, not very often. Steak. MORE >>

We tend to value the idea of vinifying individual plots separately, as in Burgundy, and increasingly now in Champagne. love how the best bottles show an incredible intensity and focus while retaining every aspect of definition and clarity - these are big wines, and they are graceful and articulate too. Delicious. MORE >>

Some Champagne news to share with you, some of it I can directly confirm, some rumor: Frank Pascal's wines are now available in the United States. At about $60 it is a bit more expensive than some entry level wines, but it is a very high quality wine that will delight the red grape Champagne lovers out there. That's right.3 cases. MORE >>

home : wine recommendations : wine girl for hire : bio : articles : contact « A Gamay In Burgundy | Main | Kermit Lynch On Sept 23/ Sante Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta on Sept. It was a slightly nutty, puckeringly citrus and savory champagne. It was a slightly nutty, puckeringly citrus and savory champagne. story due. disaster. MORE >>

Their selection is not really so great so I rarely go in, but it's possible to find little gems, back vintage wines that for whatever reason didn't sell and are well priced, and strangely good bottles of Champagne. Here are two reds that I want to wholeheartedly and most definitely recommend to you. It, oddly, was also corked. MORE >>