If this guy invited me to a three hour tasting of Boone's Farm wines, I would go. SF Joe, as he's known on the wine bulletin boards, is a brilliant and dedicated aficionado of the Loire Valley wines (among others). It was full and lush but very nicely structured, and like the Muscadet, strikingly pure. MORE >>

“I want a wine that tastes like summer,” the chic woman tells the clerk at an upscale wine store. briny Muscadet? Though its home is in Loire Valley of France, most Americans are more familiar with the fresh vibrant taste of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. What do you recommend?” buttery Chardonnay? Salud! MORE >>

Top three include 2006 Domaine de Cassagnoles Vin de Pays des Côte de Gascogne Reserve Cuvée Gros Manseng, 2005 Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet Sur Lie Clos des Briords, and 2005 Le Bourcier Mâcon Cuv é e Elena. Tasting with friends: 12 Year Old Long Island wines with Lenn and company. That's a lot of writing about wine and food. MORE >>

Tasting through her recent vintages here- particularly in a vineyard such the premier cru of Clavoillon (which used to be a bid of an underperformer in the Leflaive stable)- it is pretty hard not to agree with her wholeheartedly in the greater signature of terroir in the Leflaive wines today. Natural wines are growing in popularity. MORE >>

The grape is Melon de Bourgogne, and it is a "classic" from Nantes in the Loire Valley. Wine reviews Tourmaline Muscadet de Serve et Maine Sur LieIf you are looking to explore a delicious value priced wine with refreshing acidity and minerality, this wine is an excellent choice. Refreshing crisp dry finish. MORE >>