wanted to see what varietial of wine I was buying, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir etc. 40 years ago, I actually thought Chianti, along with Bordeaux, Burgundy, Medoc, Pomerol etc were types of grapes. I am finally getting around to trying French wines. have heard that they do make some remarkable red wines.

They grapes will include Pinot Noir and Riesling. Absoluely delicious wine, very elegant, redolent of a fine French burgundy. “What are those curious birds!” I can’t help but ask, as we tour the vineyard of Bodega Bouza in Uruguay. My guides are Eduardo Boido, winemaker and Cristina Santoro, who manages PR and communications.

We drank some truly interesting things - Zind Humbrecht Pinot Noir with roast chicken, 150 year old vines Hatzidakis Santorini Assyrtiko and 1988 Brundlmayer Gruner Veltliner Langenloiser Berg-Vogelsang (!) sett two glasses in front of everyone, a Zalto Universal glass and a Schott Zwiesel Burgundy bowl. I love blind tasting.

This wine is all Bouzy, a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, but it reminded me of a wine I tasted a few years ago by Moutard that is made with the obscure grapes of Champagne, things like Arbanne and Petit Meslier. Oh no, my friends, I've been a very lucky Brooklynguy lately, in large part due to the generosity of friends.

For example, let's pretend I have just poured you a glass of 2006 Smoking Loon Pinot Noir from California. You would pick up the book, look up Pinot Noir (found on page 32), and read the following: Pinot Noir. The best Pinot wines are a startling ruby red. Quick! Wine, of course. Well done!" I asked.

This bottle comes entirely from 2008 and is a blend of equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. love Lahaye's wines, I love their clarity and focus, their delicate yet powerful expression of Pinot Noir from Bouzy. Well, of the last few months anyway. I'm telling you, the idea that Fino wines cannot age is simply wrong.

During our visit to the maturation room, we see he uses a mix of Bordeaux and Burgundy barrels because the shapes and staves are different, and thus, the oxygen exchange due to the ratio of wine to barrel is different and important for the final blend. One of the problems with being biodynamic in Champagne is the cold, wet, rainy weather.

Now owned by Anthony Russell (son of the founder) and producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In 1989, he competed for a prize to visit Burgundy for a week’s visit with Paul Bouchard, the Burgundian domaine/negotiant. Hermanus is a coastal town about in the most southern part of S. Hamilton Russell is just one of the two S. link].

Allow me to geek out: This particular blanc de noirs comes from pinot noir in his father’s vineyard, hand-harvested at low (for Champagne) yields of three tons per acre, all from the 2008 vintage, fermented with indigenous yeasts and then rests on the lees for 16 months, and is bottled with no dosage! What can you do?

The tapestry, with its bold vivid colors of burgundy, gold, and electric blue, is elegantly draped over the glass-enclosed barrel cellar below and depicts a merry feast of gorgeously dressed men and women playing instruments, dancing, and having a great time. Welcome!” Apparently, Rabelais celebrated the hedonistic pleasures of the body ….

Okay, I never have a problem with mature Burgundy, or mature red wine in general. This one is made of Gamay and Pinot Noir. I've been having a hard time with red wine lately. But when I'm alone and I feel like opening something to drink with dinner, or to just have a glass, I almost always reach for white wine these days.

Gevrey-Chambertin wines are exclusively red, and made predominantly from Pinot Noir grapes. am here in Burgundy spending the day with Jeanne-Marie De Champs, owner of Domaines et Saveurs Collection, visiting a handful of her many producers who she has hand selected because of their natural approach to winemaking. Gallois.

It will be my first time to Pfalz,and Kuhn is one of the key producers of Pinot Noir, along with other international red varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Laurent, and "early Burgundy" -- I suppose I will find out what that means soon! I am SO EXCITED to be visiting Philipp Kuhn in Pfalz this week!

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.

It's a bit riper than a Burgundy and with more alcohol 14% yet is very Burgundian in style in its elegance. The Pinot Noir is also from the Uco valley grown on La Pampa Estates. Argentina News alenstein family of wines argentina chardonnay chief winemaker jose antonio galante malbec pinot noir Salentein

Wells Guthrie had his conversion on the road home from Burgundy. The lanky, California maker of pinot noir, chardonnay, and syrah told me at his Sonoma winery that he had his conversion in 2005, after returning from a trip to Burgundy and the Rhone. alcohol and $20 retail is that rare find of affordable and tasty pinot.

It's a bit riper than a Burgundy and with more alcohol 14% yet is very Burgundian in style in its elegance. The Pinot Noir is also from the Uco valley grown on La Pampa Estates. Argentina News alenstein family of wines argentina chardonnay chief winemaker jose antonio galante malbec pinot noir

It is almost a Blanc de Noirs - 57% Meunier, 38% Pinot, and 5% Chardonnay. My favorite so far is the exquisite 2004 Quinte Essence Brut, made of 60% Pinot, 25% Meunier, and 15% Chardonnay from vineyards in Belval-sous-Châtillon (if I understood correctly). Isabelle and Franck Pascal, and their name tags. That's right.3 cases.

Raj Parr is the wine director at Michael Mina’s restaurants and a partner at RN74, a Burgundy-centered restaurant in San Francisco. When RN74 opened a couple of years ago, Parr drew attention by saying that he wouldn’t carry pinot noirs or chardonnays over 14% alcohol. Ta-dah! So, what to make of this? American win

Immediately I could sense they were Pinot Noir, and also thought Burgundy. Both these women have been my guides to Burgundy over the years and I found it so exciting that they showed up together in a blind tasting! 2008 René Bouvier Bourgogne Le Chapitre (France, Burgundy, Bourgogne). thought also 2008.

Red wine varietals that tend to benefit from a good bit of oak include: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Chianti, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Syrah. White wine varietals that are receptive to oak’s influence include: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and of course Chardonnay.

The hills of Champagne, as in Burgundy, are divided into many individually named vineyards, some containing more than one lieu-dit , or named parcel. Beginning with the 2007 vintage, he makes an old vines Pinot Meunier from the vineyard of Les Misy in Port à Binson. Champagne houses, in general, followed a different path.

When trying to learn about terroir, Champagne presents challenges that Burgundy, for example, does not. Although the majority of Burgundy wines are of the regional or villages classification, single vineyard bottles are so widely available that your local wine shop doesn't have to be particularly creative to stock them.

Many characteristics of Burgundy (Meursault) in terms of the warmth, richness, yet also California style in terms of its expression. 2008 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir (USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley). 2008 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir dierberg chardonnaybody is med alc is est 13.5

This is because the wine is from a place that actually favors and specializes in Pinot Noir, not Chardonnay. We drank three mature white Burgundy wines, one from Meursault, one from Puligny, and one Corton-Charlemagne. Or any of the Burgundy wines did. This was not a business lunch. The wines were very special.

had two of those enormous Riedel Burgundy glasses - BrooklynLady and I were given them as a gift for our wedding. Unfortunately I had only three Riedel Sommelier Series Burgundy bowls, so I drank from a Riedel Oregon Pinot Noir glass - no problem. Fourrier Clos Rougeard Technical Stuff Claude Dugat Burgundy

style note: a more assertive, sharper, and fresher style of Pinot Noir with full flavored red cherries on the palate, a long racy finish, and youthful, exuberant balance though acidiy stands out a bit. Burgundy Cote de Beaune Wine reviews domaine michel gros 07 domaine rollin 2008 hautes cotes de beaune bourgogne style notes

So today all I knew about the below two wines (tasted blind) was that they were Pinot Noir, and one was from CA and one FR. Now you know that Pinot Noir (PN) is also made in the Loire as well as Burgundy, and now even the Languedoc. And Pinot Noir from CA can be from many AVAs in Northern California.

So tonight we had one of our first themed tastings of three Pinot Noirs. The clerk wrote that one is from California, one from Oregon, and one from Burgundy. News Wine reviews burgundy california clairborne & churchhill france henry prudhon les charmeux montinore estate oregon pinot noir

James explains that he is growing several different varietals, many of them new to Portugal such as Riesling and Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir becomes dehydrated if it is left too long in the sun without a shielding canopy. … so when you think of Portugal, you probably think of Port, yes? About Lisbon. Meeting Producers.

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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. Yet what sort of Pinot Noir? 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?

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This is practically waifish with a refinement that is already very pinot noir-like in the fashion of Burgundies with an Audrey Hepburn figure, but the flavors show gamay's tart wild-berry side seasoned with something I find myself calling "mealy" for lack of a better term, kind of reminiscent of cereal and multigrain, already past the primary.

Moreover, he told The Sun , that it didn’t pass his taste test at home: “Instead of a nice French Burgundy, this was a cheap German Hock or Liebfraumilch.&# But passing off cheap red wine as pinot noir , that’s another story… Tags: business of wine Click for label photos.).

These are not your father’s white Burgundies. Having only stumbled across a Pinot Noir of his by chance, I was looking forward to tasting the whites. His Pinot Noir, an ’08, was light, both in color and body, but was sufficiently young as to mask the fruit characteristics with present and drying tannins.

People who are new to Burgundy are often amazed at the high price, especially when it comes to the red wines of the Cote de Nuits. Yet when one considers the tiny plots, and the way the tender Pinot Noir grape is constantly in danger of hail, rain, wind, or pests – one can see this wine commands the prices it does.

Wine friends, I’ve been obsessed with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir since my visit to Burgundy to take part in the Les Grand Jours De Bourgogne – a very exciting week in the lives of journalists and trade professionals, and of course the winemakers throughout Burgundy. 10th Edition Les Grands Jours De Bourgogne.

Would he pour some oddball version of a Pinot Noir or something? began to try in my mind to make the wine fit within some Burgundy compartment. kept trying to make it a Burgundy. In blind tastings past I've tried to turn Châteauneuf du Pape into Burgundy. The other night my pal Peter came over for dinner.

Not too many decades ago, nefarious producers and negotiants used inexpensive wine from the south of France to add volume to Pinot Noir from Burgundy. and for Mr. Russel-Pinot, aged White Churchill White Port and Vintage - Grahams 1980 port. Guests at the 21 Club. Did you know that the U.S. in 2004 alone.

That is, unless one is in Burgundy where the chic restaurant Ma Cuisine is built on the grounds of a former royal stable, and the very warm and welcoming home of negociant Becky Wasserman -- in a charming village outside the city -- was originally built to shelter animals hundreds of years ago. Burgundy is a complex region to understand.

With the delicious pinot noir in our glasses, light in color with excellent balance between acid and youthful tannin, the weekend was off to a great start. Passetoutgrain is the rare red Burgundy that allows grapes other than pinot noir in the wine since it is a blend that includes gamay. So, good advice.

When I asked winemaker Roli Velich of the Moric winery which grape was the most apt comparison for Blaufränkisch, he suggested no fewer than three: pinot noir from Burgundy, Syrah from the Northern Rhone and Nebbiolo from Piedmont. When it came time to sell the wine, he priced it the same as his better known Cabernet Sauvignon.

12.99 **Chaumont, Guy 2005 Bourgogne Pinot Noir I'm afraid to tell you about this. Real burgundy. The one everyone has been waiting for, party wines from Chambers Street Wines, my home away from home. Expect a touch of that old natural VA. Lovely. Serve this at dinner parties instead of for the crowd.

The plan was to spend a few days in Burgundy and then a few more in Champagne. Several days into the trip, while still in Burgundy, my wife had contractions that were more real than the ' Braxton Hicks ' contractions that typically happen a month or so before birth. thought it was much more about Chablis than about Pinot Noir.

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This place, known as the Montrachet of Champagne, is an island of Chardonnay in a sea of Pinot Noir. This bottle is about 90% from 2006, with 80% of that vinified in tank and 20% vinified in used Burgundy barrels. And not because the wines aren't accessible - they are highly drinkable and easy to love. Excellent wine.

The Godmé estate is located in Verzenay, the Grand Cru village in the Pinot Noir belt of the Montagne de Reims. The NV Godmé Brut Tradition Blanc de Noirs should sell for about $55 was a much more serious wine, full of dark furry fruit and black tea, very wound up and tense. Fall is tasting season in New York.

I bought a lot of Oregon Pinot when I rediscovered wine about 6 years ago. still love Pinot, but moreso the wines of Burgundy, Cheverny in the Loire Valley, or the Jura. Are there Oregon Pinots that I enjoy today? 2004 Brick House Pinot Noir Cuvée du Tonnelier , $45. 2005 Thomas Pinot Noir , $45.

There are great Burgundy wines that cost $35, $50, and $100, but I don't believe that they are Bourgognes. What if you want to spend $25 or less, and drink red wine from Burgundy? Even though there are some great regional Burgundy wines, none of them are among the finest red wines of Burgundy. Are those wines "worth it?"

The 2005 Philippe Bornard Arbois Pupillin Pinot Noir L'Aide Mémoire , $30, Savio Soares Selections, is an entirely different Pinot Noir, if you're used to the wines of Burgundy. I made the simplest of summer vegetable soups, mostly with my 2.5 year old daughter in mind. Not a whole lot else. And I was excited.

It was a Pinot Noir. have had some really nice Pinot's from Oregon before, but they were a bit pricey. Very comparable to French Burgundy in my opinion. wasn't really concerned about price, I just had a desire to try another Oregon wine, so I brought home a bottle of Henry Estate Oregon Pinot Noir 2006.

2006 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir, Geelong. NV Pirie Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Tasmania. 2001 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir, South Gippsland. 2001 Yarrabank Late Disgorged Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley. 2008 Delatite Pinot Gris Upper Goulburn. Pinot (4B).

And because they have such thin skin, the juice to solid matter ratio is the opposite of what wine makers look for in, say, Burgundy. Red wine grapes cultivated in the region include Pinot Noir, Trousseau, and Poulsard, and although I've had lovely examples of Jura Pinot and Trousseau, my favorite Jura reds are Poulsards.

Veronique Drouhin Boss is the winemaker at Domaine Drouhin in Oregon and is co-winemaker at her family’s negociant house in Burgundy, Maison Joseph Drouhin, which a Beaujolais Villages that is particularly lip-smacking in 2007 and is widely available for $9.95. 2) We avoid expensive grapes like cabernet or pinot noir.

And my my pal Bruce had a bunch of people over for dinner and selected Burgundy as his wine theme, and he was quite generous with the bottles he opened. This is Leroy and it's supposed to be among the very best wines of Burgundy. But when I spend that kind of dough on a bottle of red Burgundy I'm looking for more of a terroir stamp.

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about $19; find this wine ) Given that Potel is a leading negociant house in Burgundy and from several tastings of 2006 red Burgundies, I was optimistic that this wine would work out when I added it to my virtual shopping cart. Okay, these wines have little to do with each other besides being red and under $20. It did.

If this wine were from someplace famous like Burgundy it would cost $50. You could also spend $24 and get Pinon's 2007 Vouvray Silex Noir , a drier and more elegant wine. In my book, this is the truest and best Pinot Noir on the market right now for $20 or less. But I want to continue to drink fantastic wine.

I was happy to read Aric Asimov's article about what he calls a "rebellion" in California Pinot Noir. I've had graceful and complex Oregon Pinot Noir, energetic and resonant Long Island Cabernet Sauvignon, and balanced and delicious California Chardonnay. But surely our cool climate Pinot producers can match this feat.

Optimal serving temperature of: Beaujolais 55 Merlot 63 Berenauslese 43 Pinot Noir 63 Bordeaux 63 Port 63 Burgundy, Red 63 Riesling 46 Cabernet 63 Rose 46 Champagne 46 Sauterne 46 Chardonnay 50 Sauvignon Blanc 46 Chianti 59 Shiraz 63 Dessert Wine 43 Tokay 43 Ice Wine 43 Viognier 50 Madeira 55 Zinfandel 59.

January 17, 2009 I caught up with Ted Lemon of Littorai Lemons own feel for the grape was informed by Burgundy (having made wine at Guy Roulots in Meursault), yet he believes its future lies in creating an authentic Californian identity and not in Burgundian mimicry. Hedda Gabler » Chardonnay Series: Part 3A. Well that is interesting.

His own technique was informed by Burgundy (having made wine at Guy Roulot's in Meursault) but there is no doubt that he is making wine in California and that is exactly the land he is trying to express through his bottles, and one of those grapes that he is giving voice to is Chardonnay. But the most demanding one is Chardonnay.

The purity of the fruit -- the characterization of the pinot noir varietal -- is what makes this Burgundy striking. Tags: 2004 2 stars France 2006 3 stars Burgundy If there's one thing I like about stagflation, it's the fact that you can call an hour ahead and still get a table at Gramercy Tavern. I'd call that genius.

Even in their own country the wines are not really appreciated- most younger Germans interested in wine would prefer to drink pinot grigio. Partly this was out of necessity, as my business was handling old and rare wines, and Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, classic Piemonte and Rhônes were the core of my business in those days.

I don't know if this happens everywhere, but at every party or picnic I attend, there is always some body watching their calorie intake and monitoring each and every bite of food they consume. always have to laugh at those who always order two cheeseburgers, a large order of fries and a "Diet" coke. Probably not.

The Burgundy producers are coming! That fact has attracted investment to the region from producers looking to expand: Earlier this year the Champagne (and Burgundy) house Henriot purchased the Chateau de Poncie, a key property in Fleurie. It’s mostly less expensive than red Burgundy! of Clos de la Roilette cuvee tardive.

But here you go--here is the listing of LOVE Laurent Barth 2006s Love the pinot noir and the pinot gris. But right now Im an an Alsatian Pinot Gris roll. Altesse, Pinot, Mondeuse (which got the Love. But here you go--here is the listing of LOVE Laurent Barth 2006s Love the pinot noir and the pinot gris.

I don't know what it is that makes October pinot noir season, but it's always around now that I start to break out the reds in earnest again and the pinot noir is always the first off the shelf. It is an outstanding wine, well balanced and earthy, but it still lacks the complexity of a grand cru Burgundy

Once upon a time I owned six Riedel red Burgundy glasses, the Vinum series. These are the glasses with the rather large bowls and the tapered lip, perfect for nurturing the delicate aromas of Pinot Noir, and designed to deposit the wine at the precise point on the tasters tongue that will result in the optimal flavor experience.

Interestingly enough Chardonnay's beginnings are linked to another wildly popular grape, Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir's history is pretty intense stuff that I will have explore in another post but research up ‘til now suggests that the mother grape of the Pinot fam originated in Northeastern France or Southern Germany.

when Hanzell Vineyards imported new French oak barrels, wineries mimicked the way wine was made in Chardonnay's old home of Burgundy. He was in love with the wines of Burgundy and felt he could emulate that style in California. They were told that this style of chardonnay was reminiscent of the wines from the cool hills of Burgundy.

From Bordeaux we settled down in the Burgundy section.  There was a very sweet and warm woman telling me about her move to Burgundy, prompted following a "visit" there.  I tasted a good deal of both red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) burgundy. But these over-the-top Burgundies were far a few between. 

Here are notes on some of them: 2007 Robert Sinskey Vin Gris of Pinot Noir , price unknown. Do you realize that in New York City in just over a week from now, about 400,000 kids, literally, are going to write short essays with almost the exact same title as this post? Another summer comes to an end. love summer in New York City.

Yet he also says, "He does seem to have swallowed the entire Burgundy philosophy hook, line and sinker, meaning that for him a grand cru will always produce better wines than a premier cru and it is doubtful he has ever met a Burgundy he didnt like. Burgundy needs a spokesperson, though." the Parker Burgundy world is different.

Many entrepreneurs had failed making winegrowers from Bordeaux , Burgundy , and Languedoc work together. We have already many fans of our Grande Réserve Pinot Noir for example. Tell us a little about the history of Chamarré. Chamarré's history is a series of firsts. The reasons for this underperformance? and the worst?

All Pinot Noir but from 2 different regions: half from Corsica and half from Burgundy AOC grapes. very soft style to this Pinot Noir with a nose of mellow red fruits, violets and a very smooth minerality with a palate of raspberries, licorice and vanilla (there is also a slight toastiness from 6 months in oak).

While Bordeaux sits atop the throne of wine (alongside its more elegant Queen - Burgundy) what troubles me about many of the top Bordeaux is its need to be aged before it is even approachable. California Pinot on the other hand is generally made in a fruit forward style that I gather is made to be drunk young.

Pinot Noir in Oregon's Willamette Valley is, in my opinion, still trying to figure out what it wants to be. Or is it in the style of Burgundy, with more of an emphasis on delicate aromatics, balancing acidity, and earth tones? prefer the Burgundian style of Pinot. Most producers have no trouble selling out their stock.

Bold cabernets and buttery Chardonnays trumped the pinched pencil-lead of first-growth Bordeaux and the ashen angularity of Grand Cru Burgundy.". Maybe he wrote it under the influence of 2,3 glasses of 16% Pinot Noir. Now, what could make the fellow happier? Commentary to follow. Feel free not to wait. Comments ".weird Sheesh.

We tried a very nice Chardonnay (the 2006 Emelia's Cuvee) that I struggled with a little as I could not grasp the nose from the traditional Burgundy glass. Woke up at the hotel bright and early.OK, maybe not THAT early, and went to the hotel courtyard for a "continental breakfast" of cereal, fresh pastries & coffee. Serious pretension.

began in a French table area and tried some Sancerres (made from Sauvignon Blanc), some white Burgundys (made from Chardonnay) and some white blends. Hubery Lamy of Burgundy presented 3 wines. My favorite was the 2007 Pinon Vouvray Silex Noir which had a crisp nose with ripe tropical fruit and great fruit & acidity on the palate.

Here are a few recent experiences with mature wine: 2001 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Quarter Mile Lane Vineyard , $40. Just like in Burgundy - they say you should drink your 2001's and 2004's while waiting for your 2002s to mature. might compare 2001 in Oregon to 2001 in Burgundy. Not that they're sub-par, they are not.

NV Cedric Bouchard Blanc de Noir Inflorescence , about $55, Polaner Selections. Bouchard is an infant of a Champagne house, created in 2000 and located in the Côte des Bar, the southern part of Champagne where the climate resembles that of Burgundy, and where Pinot Noir is the most common grape.

was also surprised to find a Pinot in this lineup, the 2006 Pinot Noir , and it was good! I'll have to tell you about the red Burgundies next week More notes from the great Polaner Spring Tasting, this time red wines from the Dressner producers. And it probably needs a bit more time in the bottle. Very long and intense.

Although there are problems with the wines in general (too sweet to my palate), on the whole I much prefer them to the 2004's we tasted during our recent Five Nights of Oregon Pinot festivities. If you haven't tried Oregon wine because you're a Burgundy lover, you might try something from 2005. It's kind of a one-hit-wonder.

also found their '06 Estate "Scallop Shelf" Pinot Noir to be one of the more subtle & elegant Pinots will nice minerality and earthiness and a very nice finish. Etude is known for their Pinot Noir. enjoyed a nice Pinot Gris & Chardonnay of theirs. Sadly, the prices for Peay wines are quite high.

Following is a list of the best wine regions of the world from the 2006 vintage. Art © 2008 by Dave Trieger

In case you're not familiar with Jenny & Francois , they import natural wines from all over France, from heavy hitters like Burgundy to unsung heroes like the Côtes de Duras (just northeast of Bordeaux, and considered Southwest France). Binner - I liked everything I tasted - pinot gris, riesling, gewurtztraminer, even the pinot noir.

If I had to make a generalization about the wines, it would be this: they are absolutely individual, as are the wines of Burgundy or any other great region. love the entry level wine, called Expression, an interesting blend that is mostly Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, with a touch of Chardonnay thrown in for good measure.

2002 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Red Hills Estate , Oregon. And a few ill-advised Burgundy purchases - why spend so much on village wine, even if the producer is Roumier or Mugnier? Just like you, I have my limits on what I'll spend on a bottle of wine. Why $50? That's about 13% of my cellar that I would classify as a splurge.

Belle Pente bottles a range of whites, including a Pinot Gris, a Riesling, a Gewurztraminer, and of course a Chardonnay. There are "entry level" Pinots are called Carlton District and Dundee Hills, wines typically made from younger wines from an assortment of vineyards. Most recently back in March at a wine bar in Portland.

I've become such an old world wine nut that I seem to reach for a Burgundy every time I want Pinot. In that spirit, BrooklynLady and I dug into the ol' wine fridge and sampled five Oregon Pinots from the Willamette Valley. Dick and Dierdre Shea have been growing and selling Pinot grapes since 1989 in the Willamette Valley.

Tempranillo in my opinion and to some others out there is the pinot noir of Spain (Thank you Mr. Price). Everyone knows about Bordeaux and most people are somewhat familiar with the pinot noirs of Burgundy. It is not a pinot noir. So the Alphabet City Wine Co. We hope to continue on the assist.

La Grande Annee and the other higher end wines, including the precious and incredibly expensive Vieille Vignes Francaises, a Blanc de Noirs (made entirely of red grapes, in this case Pinot Noir), are a bit out of my reach. Two holiday Burgundies worth mentioning. I'm in San Diego now at the in-law's place. That's my.02

Hoping against hope that the drive would soon be over and I could just unwind from a day of meetings and have some Oregon Pinot. Other by the glass options included mostly younger wines from South Africa to Burgundy, and there was a 1993 Leoville Barton for $16/glass, if you like that kind of thing. pours, at reasonable prices. Anyway.I

Expensive (over $50) 2005 red Burgundy : Simon Bize Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Forneaux Inexpensive (under $25) 2005 red Burgundy : Paul Pernot Beaune Clos du Dessus des Marconnets. Oregon Pinot Noir : 2004 Belle Pente Murto. This is my 200th post here at the ol' Brooklynguy blog. Kind of hard to believe. So good.

Lite it was, and we settled on a Pinot Noir. But now, where would the Pinot be from? would have loved to have splurged on a premier cru Burgundy, but I have yet to make my first million (does that count for anything anymore?). We settled on a New Zealand Pinot Noir priced at $44. On to the wine. NEVER AGAIN!

As a little preview, I want to share a bit about three interesting Silver Burgundy wines that we sampled with dinner the other night. We popped and poured a mature Pinot Noir with our cheese course, the 1998 Hugues et Yves de Suremain Mercurey 1er Cru La Bondue , ($19, Chambers Street Wines). Who knows the politics of the area.

What do you think of when you hear "Burgundy?" I think of endlessly beguiling and beautiful Pinot Noir, and also of Chardonnay - crystalline, tense, and rich. And this is the theme for Wine Blogging Wednesday #39 - taste a bottle(s) of Silver Burgundy, wine from either the Côte Chalonnaise or the Mâconnais.