The 09 might be more of a wine to drink young, and the 2008 seems to be a great candidate for the cellar. This is the first version of La Parcelle that was made by Cédric Bouchard - he bought the vineyard from an old family friend and and also bought some of the Champagne stock, selling it under the Inflorescence label. MORE >>

My last review confirmed that feeling, but in a very serious attempt to expand a lazy palate I purchased a few different labels to compare. They also produce a barrel fermented Chardonnay and a single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon named after the winery's founder, Don Melchor. It's been a few years since I tasted Carmenere. MORE >>

Sorry if I sound like a flippant jerk, but here's the thing: it's easy for me to think that every wine store is like Chambers Street or Uva or Slope Cellars. Actually, the wax on this bottle is cracked and I want to cellar these for a while, so if you don't mind, I'd like three bottles from downstairs. know I am. Why say these things? MORE >>

The producer has decided to open the naming of their new, unoaked Chardonnay up to readers. Chateau Montelena and other wineries in Calistoga will soon be able to put Calistoga on the label. Apparently, during the occupation, the owners built a fake wall in the cellar to prevent the Nazis from finding some 20,000 bottles. MORE >>

Portugal’s entry into the EU paved the way for modernization and raised capital for winemakers, improving cellars, equipment, and vineyards. Perhaps on another trip I will see the property (the manor house is prominently displayed on the label) but from what I can see now, the wines are delicious. About Lisbon. Meeting Producers. MORE >>