For the first portion of the tasting, we sampled Chateau Angelus 2005-2008, Chateau Figeac 2001-2003 and 2006, and La Conseillante 2000, 2001, [.]. Wine Reviews Wine Stories Wineries Bordeaux Chateau Angelus Chateau Figeac La Conseillante Wine Media Guild MORE >>

With six sparklings to sample, we sat silently, sipped, scribed notes, [.]. Monday morning began in the most spectacular way–with a blind tasting of rosé Champagnes. MORE >>

To gain some idea, I oversaw the analysis of a random sampling of 80 wines from the offices of Wine & Spirits magazine, half foreign and half domestic wines. Although we treat the findings as anecdotal, it was interesting to note that half the wines we sampled were almost spot on the stated level, deviating only 0.3 MORE >>

Sampled at Wine Spectator's Grand Tour in NYC this past week. Aged three years in oak and 2 years in bottle, this beauty has earthy undertones of brush, with deep floral notes, bing cherries, mild red peppers, blueberries, and blackberries/cassis. creamy cola finish that is smooth and pleasant and dried rose petals that goes on forever. MORE >>

In 2006, Parker’s assistant, Joan Passman, told a New York Times reporter that Parker purchased bottles “on occasion” but that “by far the largest portion” of wines he sampled were free samples. By “invited to participate,” Parker was presumably saying that Montelena and Dunn had been invited to submit samples. respect that….” MORE >>