BORDEAUX 2017: A Unique if Complicated Vintage
Like much in life, the 2017 Bordeaux vintage is complicated.Which means that it needs some explanation. Which admittedly can be a bit tedious. But there’s a…
Les TOURELLES de LONGUEVILLE Pauillac 2015
Les TOURELLES de LONGUEVILLE is one of the two “second wines” (the other being Les Griffons de Pichon) of Ch. Pichon Lonqueville – Baron de Longueville).…
Ch. PONTAC LYNCH Margaux
Ch. Pontac Lynch is one of my very favorite wines of Bordeaux. Why? Partly because of its location, partly because it is a bit of throw…
The Friday Fizz: CHARLES HEIDSIECK Brut Reserve Champagne NV
Founded in 1851 and based in Reims, Charles Heidsieck is one of the smallest of the Champagne grand marques as-well-as one of the very few that…
The Friday Fizz: BARONS de ROTHSCHILD Brut Champagne
From a newer Champagne house established by a combination of the various branches of the famous Rothschild family, Barons de Rothschild (BdR)works at the very high…
Bordeaux to Drink or Hold: Ch. d’AIGUILHE, Castillon, 2012
Beginning in 1998, Stefan von Neipperg of Ch. Canon La Gaffeliere (among others) fame created and continues to build Ch. d’Aiguilhe which has now become reference…
ALBERT BICHOT Class and Tasting
Featuring assistant technical director Matthieu Mangenot On Monday, June 17 at 7pm, please join me (Spec’s fine wine buyer Bear Dalton) in welcoming Albert Bichot assistant…
An AMERICAN CLASSIC: Ridge Geyserville
RIDGE VINEYARDS Geyserville, Alexander Valley, 2017 A sustainably-grown, all estate blend of 68% Zinfandel, 18% Carignane, 12% Petit Sirah, and 2% Alicante Bouchet given a full…
The Friday Fizz: LANSON “1760” Brut Rosé, Champagne, NV
Sometimes you stumble on something that just demands your attention. I already knew that I liked Lanson Brut Rosé but this last Wednesday night (12/05/18), I…
Wow Wine: Ch. PONTET CANET, Pauillac, 2011
Are you looking to gift someone with a truly great bottle of red Bordeaux this Christmas? Are you looking to drink a great bottle of red…
