He started his career in wine retail, later worked as a sommelier with a soft spot for Burgundy, and now has embarked on the foolhardy notion of writing a bi-monthly wine newsletter, A View from the Cellar. As far as white wines go, probably Vouvray or Montlouis, with an honorable mention for German rieslings. Onward! And five years? MORE >>

sett two glasses in front of everyone, a Zalto Universal glass and a Schott Zwiesel Burgundy bowl. My friend elected to pour it in the Burgundy bowls, as the other wine for this course was a sparkling wine, and he thought that the sparkling wine should be served in the Zaltos. I love blind tasting. began to think Chablis. MORE >>

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. Wine that was completely new to me : I have essentially no experience with German Riesling. That's a lot of writing about wine and food. MORE >>

The other day I was reading an excellent article in the current issue of The World of Fine Wine , an article that makes the case for Beaujolais as a "fine wine," the same way we think about Burgundy or Barolo, for example. Like The Art of Eating , this is a must-have. It is a well considered and thoughtful article. Interesting, right? MORE >>

Dan Melia of Mosel Wine Merchant told me that 2010 was a crazy vintage for Mosel Riesling with the highest acidity levels in years. have no idea what 2010 will bring in the finished wines of Champagne, in Burgundy, in the Jura, or in the other places I love. Okay, now that I have your attention. That sounds exciting, no? MORE >>