Greg Dal Piaz from Snooth organized a tasting last week to sample nine Bordeaux wines from the 2004, 2005 and 2006 vintages, and below are some of my tasting notes. 2004 Chateau Sociando Mallet Haut-Medo c Full bodied, animal, barnyard, chocolate covered cherries, cherry liquore, dry leaves, $50. Chateau Dassault St. MORE >>

This organic vineyard is located in the Hills of Pisa, in the district of Crespina of the Colline Pisane production zone in Tuscany. Full disclosure: This bottle was a complimentary sample for Vigna Uva Vino from Poggio al Casone. Finishes with a bright acidity and a pleasant balance with mild tannins. alcohol. MORE >>

Or just for keeping all your tasting notes handy and organized? The IntelliScanner ($249, with software), which I received as a sample, comes in a wooden box big enough for a wine bottle yet is only the size of a matchbox. You just brought home a mixed case of wine from the store. Already, things are looking good. The verdict? The Cor.kz MORE >>

so it is always so cool to see Joshua Green, editor of Wine & Spirits Magazine, organize a top panel to identify the trends of 2010 when it comes to wine in restaurants. Strolling through the aisles one could see and sample the winning restaurant wines. MORE >>

Emiliana Gran Reserva Novas Pinot Noir 2010 The first Vineyard to go organic, sustainable and biodynamic, Emiliana produces this expressive Pinot Noir. Pablo Morande first planted vines in Casablanca Chile in 1982 where he introduced Chardonnay, Riesling and in 1986 the first Sauvignon Blanc. The rest is history. 25 per bottle with 13.7% MORE >>