John Gilman, author of the newsletter The View from the Cellar , joins us again for a Q&A. But being younger than the gentleman I just mentioned, I do not have the same reserves of old vintages of white Burgundy or white Bordeaux in my cellar, and so premox has really hit my collection hard. Are these wines forcibly better? MORE >>

Soon Kristina came to escort me on my VIP tour, which included a tour of the cellars dug out of chalk.  Since the cellar was dug before electricity, there are places for candles. What was most interesting about the cellar is that there are number of bays, each designated to a different grand cru. Mumm in Reims. years. MORE >>

Stop by to sample their vintages and use this opportunity to stock up for the holiday entertaining and gift-giving. See the complete list of participating wineries below. Calling All Accordionists! New Amsterdam Market invites you to bring your instrument and mingle with fellow musicians while providing a unique soundtrack for our Winemarket. MORE >>

About two years ago I found a special deal on a gift pack of two wines from Candoni Wines. The gift pack wasn't what sold Shirley and I on the purchase, it was the label. The gift pack included a bottle of Merlot and a bottle of Pinot Grigio, of which we opened at a dinner dance held during my annual military reunion. for $11. MORE >>

After the deBord Attack » Meet the Sean Hannity of the Wine World May 13, 2008 [link] I wish on Mr. Matt, nothing else in his cellar but Au Bon Climat, Flora Springs, Joseph Phelps, Far Niente and Ridge. Now, what could make the fellow happier? Commentary to follow. Feel free not to wait. Signed.one of the terroir jihadist. Comments ".weird MORE >>