The Puzelats grow Pinot Noir, Gamay, Côt (called Malbec in Argentina), Bréton (called Cabernet Franc in the film Sideways ), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris (called Pinot Grigio in Italy), and the rarely seen Pineau D'Aunis and Menu Pineau (called Arbois in the Jura). They buzz with energy, some say "wildness." MORE >>

Today the Wine Media Guild had the rare and very special opportunity to taste test 'cork vs. screwcap' for the second time. Those of us lucky enough to be present in 2007 (myself included) tasted the 2002 vintage of various cru wines from Domaine LaRoche in both cork and screwcap. Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005 Cork **. MORE >>

The vineyards boast prime southeastern exposure & consist primarily of Chardonnay vines (94%) & the rest is made up of Pinot Noir (6%). Tasting Note: Pale straw in the glass with lovely mineral, dried fruit & citrus zest aromatics that reflect the purest expression of the Montgueux terroir. LOVED this champagne. MORE >>

There was no note taking, point scoring, chest thumping, one-upping, well-I-once-drank-a-1952 recounting, check listing but not truly drinking and understanding, nonsense. This is because the wine is from a place that actually favors and specializes in Pinot Noir, not Chardonnay. This was not a business lunch. MORE >>

Main | NYCs Best Wine Store & Wine Bar » Wine Babel March 14, 2007 What do you get when you put a retailer (Bob Wolf, Oregon Pinot Noir Club) a west-coast palated sommelier (Keith Goldston), Oregon winemaker (Andrew Rich) and an opinionated, strong point of viewed wine writer (me) on a panel for the Oregon Indie Wine Festival? MORE >>