The idea that vigneron Ren Mosse was making bad wine and finding success because he was marketing himself as natural was not an informed one. Everyone in the Loire described the summer as one of constant spraying, mostly of copper by my informants. and what about all of the chemical/"high" tech crap are they combining in the cellar? MORE >>

also shared some friendly and informative emails with one of the owners, and viewed photographs of him and his son tasting wine in a Provence cellar. Le Grand Blanc is a blend of 30% Grenache Gris, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Roussanne, 10% Muscat, and 10% Rolle (aka Vermentino). think sugar plums typically arrive in July. MORE >>

In the spring of 2008 I learned that the winemaking prodigy behind Pax Wine Cellars, monsieur Pax Mahle, was leaving the eponymously named venture and striking out on his own, once again. Emails for more information went unreturned. and a 2006 Sonoma Coast Syrah Prices range from $32 to $45, about 30% less than Pax Wine Cellars. MORE >>

I'd take a half case for the cellar and re-visit in 5 years. Cuvée Réserve is made from the estate's older vines, 80% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, and is a blend of at least two vintages. Last week I had the opportunity to drink some pretty fancy wine. High expectations can color things. But you get my point. don't know. MORE >>

started with a white blend of 50% Semillon & 50% chardonnay that I really enjoyed. different woman informed us that she had time for us and that we could in fact taste the wine. At $20 I asked her if we could share one and we were informed that they do not do that. There were only 2 wines, a Chardonnay and a bordeaux blend. MORE >>