... spectacular wines from the decade of the 90's. While you may have been transitioning from Cheers ... % Malbec. 89-91 points from Robert Parker. 1999 Kirwan, Margaux ($49.99) 90 points Wine ... maturity: 2005-2020." (02/98) 1999 Léoville-Barton, St-Julien ($64.99) 90 points Wine ... level of the second wine of Leoville-Las Cases is unquestionably better than some of Bordeaux's famed...

As if we needed more reasons to drink up, but I'll take it! "Mediterranean Diet" featuring wine at lunch and dinner, linked to longer life span

J Pinot Noirs get a ringing quality endorsement from Wine News Magazine, securing the coveted "Taster's Choice Selection", and 96 Points for the inaugural 2006 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.Wine News says, "Veteran winemaker George Bursick joined J Winery in May 2006 and it is no surprise that his first vintage ...

Since my mom couldn't figure out how to send the digital pictures of my Christmas tree, I ruthlessly pillaged her computer 'til I found one myself.

I'm bummed. The wine I chose for our editor's blind tasting at this past weekend's 1 was the least favorite among the audience. I feel badly, not for myself, but for 1 the talented winemaker who generously donated his Volnay-Santenots 2005 for the seminar.

After a major house cleaning day, Jason and I decided to put our feet up and enjoy a great bottle of White Bordeaux. We paired it with a dinner of fresh tropical fruits, sliced meat, goat cheese, crackers, macadamia nuts, pecans, smoked almonds...mmmmm. So, I had to ask myself, if ...

My wife and I had the pleasure of taking a weekend cruise down to Ensenada, B.C., sailing on the Royal Carribean Cruise's Monarch of the Seas ocean liner. This is the first of three blog posts about our journey. One evening we ventured up to the karaoke lounge to check ...

... to be limited to tasting . You may have noticed that I've been away for a while. I am feeling better now...

One of my all-time favorite bottles tonight... but first, one that certainly didn't make the list... the 2004 Pavillion Blanc du Chateau Margaux was (hopefully, at best) closed... at worst... not a very good Pavillion Blanc. Some light grapefruit notes, but really a hint of cheese (which could be expected, ...

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: Dave Cipriani Post Time: 02-06-2007 at 09:15 PM