It's always great to experience a vertical tasting, especially when the owners are there to provide insight. Tags: News "It's been decades since I've been to New York," says the youthful and sporty looking Lynne Shri vin gon who has come to the U.S. from McLaren Vale to showcase verticals of their Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. MORE >>

At least two heads of state showed up - President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada enjoyed light conversation while tasting through the Clos Roche Blanche wines. tasted a load of wine, including new vintages from familiar producers and a few things that were brand new to me. MORE >>

met Bernard and interviewed him for my A Taste of Luxury television show nearly ten years ago in Boston, where he was in town hosting a very elegant wine and food pairing dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts. Bernard Portet on left, his son Olivier center, and guest at right. More About Bernard Portet. Napa Valley that inspired him. MORE >>

Many of them are generous enough to help me in the Master of Wine program by sending me boxes of wine, with each bottle covered in paper bags so I can't know what I'm tasting until I am done with my notes. so imagine my surprise when I received two bottles labeled "3A" and"3B" and tasted them blind simultaneously. MORE >>

This post is a bit short, as I am racing off to the 9am tasting. Rendezvous Tasting. Producers will showcase older vintages and reserve wines at this tasting. In addition, artisan food purveyors will be located throughout the tasting and nationally acclaimed chefs will show off their talents in the new demonstration kitchen. MORE >>