All things wine
From the monthly archives:
It doesn’t matter how good a restaurant Bordeaux or California Cabernet/Merlot might be, it will not taste nearly as good if served in a Burgundy glass (and vice versa)! Same with a glass with an inside lip. Sadly, this is not an uncommon event–almost happened to me last week, until I corrected the situation. The same [...]
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I once read a wine article in which the writer quoted a wine shop salesperson as saying that instead of reading wine guides or wine reviews, you should just trust your own palate. Well, that’s an interesting idea, except that it could take 10 wine purchases before “your own palate” finds one that is a [...]
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Patz & Hall Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard Carneros 2005—Served at a small dinner party, one of the guests stated that this was the best Chardonnay she had ever tasted. Almost perfect in all aspects, and certainly one of the best Chardonnays I tasted in 2008. Excellent structure. $55
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Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands 2005—Served to friend and fellow wine writer Wes Marshall. We were both blown away. Voluptuous fruit. Seamless. A superbly, well-balanced beauty. $60
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Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2006—As usual, a huge winner. Small amouint of Semillon addes for extra dimensions of richness. Perfect with goat cheese or shellfish. $25
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MacRostie Chardonnay Carneros 2005—A $35 Chardonnay with a $23 price tag. Well made with seamlessly-integrated oak, nice fruit flavors and a memorable finish. $23
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If you’re looking for the ultimate “cheat sheet”, check out Wine Blue Book. For a pittance, you will receive a monthly list of wines, from great values to lousy values. A wine will be listed only if at least two winewriters have written about it, and then it and its score are compared [...]
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