Yearly Archives: 2007
2005 Saint Cosme Cotes-Du-Rhone
I can never stop posting about this wine. The 2005 is a big-time winner, just like the 2003 and 2004. To recap: 100% Syrah, no oak, ageworthy. It is the best wine in the world for under 15 bucks…AGAIN!!! I wish I still had some 03s, have 6 04s, and tucked a case of 05s [More]
L-P: The Fevre of Champers
Just as I love Fevre Chablis from top to bottom, I feel the same way about Laurent-Perrier’s lineup of Champagne. I dedicated the last month to L-P and I have no regrets. Stylistically, they got what I need: crisp and clean. Here are a few of my favorites: L-P Brut Vintage 1997: Fresh as a [More]
Chablis: Still the Undisputed King of All White Wine
It had been a looooong time since I had a truly great white wine and now I know why: I have not been drinking enough Chablis. Poor Chablis, whose name has been sullied by many a California jug wine. What is true Chablis? It is the purest expression of Chardonnay. It is NOT White Burgundy; [More]
