Recommendation: Absolutely WONDERFUL Champagne. Winery/Producer: Jean Lallement; Verzenay, France. Grape Variety: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay Geographic Region, Appellation: Montagne de Reims Grand Cru. […]
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R. Dumont & Fils Brut Champagne NV
Recommendation: OUTSTANDING Champagne at a great price Winery/Producer: R. Dumont & Fils, France Grape Variety: Blend: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Geographic Region, Appellation: Champagne, […]
Comparison Tasting: Terres Dorees, L’Ancien Vielles Vignes 2012 & Terres Dorees, Cote De Brouilly 2012
Recommendation: Outstanding Beaujolais for the price. Winery/Producer: Jean-Paul Brun; Terres Dorees, France. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Region, Appellation: Beaujolais, France. Vintage: 2012 Price: L’Ancien: $13.50 […]
Comparison Tasting: Du Cros Lo Sang Del Pais Marcillac 2012 & Du Cros Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Marcillac 2011 (Comparison Tasting)
Recommendation: Both get our recommended rating. Winery/Producer: Philippe Teulier; Goutrens, France. Grape Variety: Fer Servadou. Geographic Region, Appellation: Marcillac, France. Vintage: (Lo Sang del Pais) […]
Chateau Bois Redon Bordeaux Superieur 2009 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: OK Bordeaux that’s a good buy for $10. Paired With: Grilled chicken, dill potato salad and broccoli. Tasting: He said: Clear, medium-dark ruby color […]
Chateau d Oupia Les Heretiques Pays d’Herault 2012
Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING wine at a bargain price. Winery/Producer: Château d’Oupia; Lunguedoc, France Grape Variety: Carignan Geographic Region, Appellation: Minervois Region, France Vintage: 2012 Price: […]
The Caviste Wine Shop: Grower Champagne Tasting Class
Tasting Class Location: The Caviste Wine Shop; 3443 Robinhood Rd; Winston-Salem, North Carolina Champagne Tasted: R. Dumont & Fils “Brut Tradition” Jean Lallement Brut Grand […]
Les Gras Moutons Muscadet 2012
Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING buy of a very excellent wine. Winery/Producer: Domaine de la Pepiere (Marc Ollivier); Sevre, France. Grape Variety: Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet). Geographic […]
Chateau Haut-Monplaisir Cahors Malbec 2010
Recommendation: Good buy on a good Malbec Winery/Producer: Cathy & Daniel Fournie; Domaine Haut Monplaisir, France Grape Variety: Nalbec Geographic Region, Appellation: Cahors, France Vintage: […]
Domaine Pignard Beaujolais 2011
Recommendation: Not recommended Winery/Producer: Jean-Claude Debeaune; Romaneche-Thorins, France Grape Variety: Gamay Geographic Region, Appellation: Beaujolais, France Vintage: 2011 Price: $7.99