Chablis rules. It is the steely, minerally, powerfully acidic (in a good way…great aging potential) Chardonnay. It’s lumped in with Burgundy, but it is actually closer to Champagne. Chablis makes me giddy with joy…for me it is everything Chardonnay should be. 2002 William Fevre Chablis Premier Cru “Fourchaume” WOW! What a pleasure to drink this [More]

Like the Pouilly-Fume, it’s great to drink different wines made from the same grape, same producer, same region, but different vineyards. 2002 Lafon Macon-Milly-Lamartine “Clos du Four” I have had the 2001 Lafon Macon-Milly-Lamartine, and it is one of the best white burgundies you will try for under 20 bucks. The Macon is a lesser [More]

I was going through my pockets and forgot that we had the bartender give us pen and paper. Here it is: 2002 Cailbordin Pouilly-Fume “Les Cornets” The previous one I had was the “Les Cris”. It is amazing how two wines from the same grape, region, producer, can still be different just because they are [More]

2002 Markham Sauvignon Blanc (Napa) Hey, it wasn’t great. The oak was very subtle and it almost tasted like a Sauv Blanc should. I didn’t pay for it, so I don’t know how much it cost, but I bet you could get a French or New Zealand one for the same price or less. Last [More]

One of my favorite regional white Burgundies was the 2000 version, and it was about 15-16 bucks. I just got a hold of the 99, for only 12 bucks and it was great. It definitely showed some age on it, had a nice richness. I don’t know how much longer it has in it, but [More]

Vinexpo in Chicago! I tried wines from all over France, Spain, Portugal, and Germany. I regret not trying some wine from Algeria, Hungary, and Israel. Some highlights: BOX WINE Speaking with the producer of Colombelle and seeing that the Colombelle will be available in a box (!) next year. You can keep the wine open [More]

Hey, I talk about the Loire a lot. But I have neglected the western-most part, right on the Atlantic. It’s Muscadet. The grape is Melon de Borgogne is or something like that, a goddamn Burgundy melon or something. But it reminds me of Chenin Blanc, very crisp, dry, and crying for seafood, especially shellfish. Some [More]

On Monday I will attending a huge wine convention in Chicago at McCormick Place. 8,000 people who love wine. I will be attending an Austrian wine tasting and then a 3 hour Burgundy tasting. I am stoked to drink some great white Burgundy.