Best bordeaux in decades: Conditions are ripe
A Chateau Palmer worker plucks perfectly ripe, sugary grapes from the vine.In my more than 30 years in the wine world, I have not witnessed
Merlot Encore from Jean-Pierre Moueix a good value
When the goal is buying a good value wine, reach for a bottle of the 2005 Merlot Encore from Jean-Pierre Moueix. The Moueix name is
Make space in your cellar for 2005 Domaine de Chevalier
Bordeaux wines range from the quaffable to the collectable, and one that you should have in your cellar is the 2005 Domaine de Chevalier. Domaine
You can’t go wrong with 2009 Bordeaux
Fourth in a four-part series I finished my five-day exploration of Bordeaux's 2009 vintage with two blind tastings in St.Emilion. Like its neighbor Pomerol, St.Emilion
Merlot is marvelous in 2009 Bordeaux vintage
Third in a four-part series In October, I ate the grapes from the vines and sorting tables at the châteaux in Bordeaux. If you were
“Extraordinary” 2009 Bordeaux from Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion
Second in a four-part series The third morning of my 2009 vintage tasting tour found me in Pessac-Leognan, a sub-appellation created in 1987 from the
Bordeaux’s 2009 vintage may live up to promise
In October, I reported on Bordeaux's harvest of concentrated fruit-flavored grapes. At that time, I wondered whether the wines would have the required tannins and
G is for gratifying: Guiraud’s dry white vibrant wine
Timeless doesn’t mean frozen in time. Le G de Chateau Guiraud is the dry white wine of one of Bordeaux’s great sweet wine producers. In
Long-aged Rioja tempranillo has its history with Bordeaux
The modern history of Rioja wines travels from Logrono, the principal town in La Rioja, to Bordeaux and back to Logrono’s Marques de Murrieta and
From estimable to excellent, three wines worthy of Dad
Looking for a special wine for your Father’s Day gift? Here are three from different wine regions that will evoke a lasting smile and a