Dry White Bordeaux brings value and pleasure
Eyes light up when white burgundy is on the table. When it’s California chardonnay, hands reach for the bottle. Even pinot grigio brings smiles as
In 2015 Saint Emilion shines brightly
This is the third report in a series on the acclaimed 2015 Bordeaux wines, in which we now move right (bank) to St. Emilion. The
2015 Bordeaux Grand Cru Tasting: Part Two, weather makes the vintage.
Union des Grand Crus 2015 tasting in NYC. Every vintage is an act of nature over which producers—especially Old World—have little control. The 2015 vintage
2015 Bordeaux Grand Cru Tasting: Recalls the pleasure of 1988 and 1995
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux is a self-formed association comprised of most chateaus in Bordeaux’s 1855 Classification with the exception of the First
When the Saints come marching in
With Saint Valentine’s Day falling squarely in the middle of the month, you might think of February as a month to consider wines with somewhat
Sparkling wines for holiday parties and dinners
Sparkling wines not only set a party mood, they can set the dinner table, too. Though recent trends in glassware disfavor the flute for sparkling
Boizel Champagne is a welcomed addition to the American Market
This fall, Evelyne Roques-Boizel introduced her family’s excellent Champagnes to the American market in the private dining room of Manhattan’s Ai Fiori restaurant. A fifth-generation
Wines to remember
A few weeks ago, I was at a tasting with Piero Antinori who presented his super Tuscan--and one could fairly say super praised--Tignanello and Guado
Bastille Day: A time to celebrate a mutual heritage
I’m not fond of revolutions, but I do enjoy celebrating Bastille Day, France’s Independence Day or “La Fete Nationale,” on July 14. Our revolution and
At Chateau Olivier: What’s hiding under those trees?
courtesy of Chateau Olivier Even when you own a property for centuries, sometimes you don’t know what’s there. In 1886, Alexandre de Bethmann, mayor