Although this tradition clearly hasn't hurt the quality of the wines, their reputation around the world, or the price they command, it is probably one of the issues that create questions for some people about the degree to which Champagne expresses terroir. Champagne houses, in general, followed a different path. If it is, in fact, a trend. MORE >>

B) With Mother’s Day soon approaching, cult winery Colgin Cellars has launched a new perfume. Partnering with Strange Invisible Perfumes, the new perfume is inspired by Colgin Cellar IX vineyardand the winery in Napa valley. What a crazy week in wine news! You’d think it was April Fool’s week. Floral. MORE >>

But there are other skilled producers with vines planted in the great Muscadet terroirs, like Jo Landron of Domaine de la Louvetrie, Pierre Luneau-Papin, Michel Brégeon, and Guy Bossard, to name those whose wines I know a little bit. All of these producers make reasonably priced and cellar-worthy wines that are pretty easy to find. MORE >>

It was great on several levels - first of all, Fourrier's wines are fascinatingly terroir expressive and it is so instructive to taste them next to each other. Will the 2009's be as detailed and expressive of specific terroir as Burgundy lovers want them to be? This one will definitely have a place in my cellar. loved this wine. MORE >>

No Coats Needed in the Cellar. As we step down to his cellar, I put on my coat, expecting a freezing cellar, as the sky is already cold and grey. Yet the cellar is actually somewhat shallow (perhaps this has something to do with the water tables in the area). Langoureau and is very dedicated to producing excellent wine. MORE >>