And if from the old world, could it be a Loire instead of Pinot Noir’s traditional home of Burgundy? And if Burgundy, what appellation? If you’ve been to Burgundy or have studied the region, you know that practically every square inch has a different terroir. Yet what sort of Pinot Noir? The finish was very long and succulent. MORE >>

White Burgundy Tasting. And since Chardonnay is such a popular grape, and Burgundy, France, such a respected region, you decide to go in this direction. Of course, you could always call over the sommelier and at the moment, it is probably your best option. 2007 Jean Collet Chablis Vielles Vignes. Very good quality again. MORE >>

Predictably, Parker continues his cartoonish recent trashing of many Burgundies, calling the La Tache calling it “almost undrinkable (stemmy, metallic, frightfully tart because of green acid, and obviously made from underripe fruit.&# Of course, whether Marcassin is, in fact, one of America’s best pinot noirs is highly debatable. MORE >>

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 >>

They don't go for anything else, not even the great Burgundies." This, of course, would jeopardize US/Chinese relations and cause all sorts of problems, maybe even war. I finally got my act together and found a place to store my wine. It had been sleeping in a friend's basement cellar, but he sold his house. What's new in business?" MORE >>