

Review: Philippe Charlopin 2011 Bourgogne Rouge
The low-down: We shift gears away from some of the high profile pinot noirs we have had lately (the 2008 Gevrey Chambertin and the 2003...


Review: Mt. Redon 2002 Chateauneuf DP Blanc
The low-down: It's not often we're fortunate enough to enjoy a 13 year old Chateauneuf Du Pape (CDP). It's even rarer when its a blanc....


Review: Val d'Iris 2012 Cuvee Eva
The low-down: We visited this small, rustic Provence producer in December of last year. They are named after the iris plantations that...


Review: Val d'Iris 2012 Grand Foudre
The low-down: We visited this small, rustic Provence producer in December of this year. They are named after the iris plantations that...


Review: Hauvette 2009 Les Hauteurs Prelude
The low-down: Today we shift gears to a very progressive (almost anti-establishment) French vigneron: Dominique Hauvette. She is known...


Review: Ch. Greniere 2008 Double Magnum
The low-down: Chateau de la Greniere hails from Lussac St Emilion and is known as one of the four satellites of St Emilion. The commune...


Review: Besserat de Bellefon NV Brut
The low-down: Champagne needs no introduction! This number is a blend of 45% pinot meunier, 35% chardonnay and 25% pinot noir. Besserat...


Review: Lignier Ormes 1er Cru 2003 Morey St Denis
The low-down: Morey St Denis is a small village in the Cote de Nuits, Burgundy that produces elegant and complex pinot noir. Their wines...


Review: Faustino I 2001 Gran Reserva
The low-down: Over the coming months we'll be tasting a few of Rioja's leading producers including this Faustino I. Rioja stands out for...


Review: Chateau Cambon La Pelouse 2007
The low-down: Chateau Cambon La Pelouse is a small domaine located outside the town of Macau in Haut Medoc, on the border with Margaux....