In a memorable scene in Casino Royale, James Bond sipped Chateau Angelus on a train while meeting Vesper Lynd. The St Emilion maker of bold blend of merlot and cabernet franc paid for the placement in cash and wine. Their agent in Paris had a connection to the Broccoli family, producers of the Bond film, and sent them a case. TV and movies MORE >>

A short while ago, Brian, Lindsay, and Emmet moved to Chappaqua, and so on a Sunday afternoon, we took the train to meet them. Our initial Imbibe New York Wine Club date was set for the morning after Jennifer’s birthday, and so Brian chose Champagne–the lush coat of a monkey’s back that would provide just [.]. MORE >>

Sean Diddy’s Bad Boy staff will receive etiquette training including how to hold a wine glass. SIPPED: Politesse. As slatewine put it, “Pass the Courvoisier, correctly.&# And maybe not to spill the Cristal on the floor? Sheesh! nypost ]. SIPPED: sincerity? decanter ]. SPIT: status quo. tasting sized pours wine picks MORE >>

This is a train wreck of monumental proportions. Robert Parker posted his reviews of Bordeaux 2009 yesterday on his subscription web site. Many were accompanied by an asterisk, which indicate that they are the best wine from the estate that he has ever tasted as a barrel sample. Tim Atkin noted the 14.5% 67-68 points.&#. MORE >>

On the train and off to Beaune. Pick up the car at Ada, une bonne addresse for a rental car in the area. hopped into the cutest little red Fiat. Home to Bouilland! The white cliffs. The air. The cows. Becky and Russell! The next morning headed to the new kid in town Becky thought was an interesting story, Ray Walker. found some petite sirah. MORE >>