I’m always looking for that go-to wine: something under ten bucks that’s good, versatile, and undoubtedly not from America. Lately I have been really enjoying the 2005 La Chaussynette. It’s an unoaked Grenache w/ a touch of Syrah from Southern France. It’s fresh, 12% alcohol, great food wine, and a chugger. 9 bucks! What is [More]
Nominate This!
Click on the title of this post to nominate me for many prestigious wine blogging awards. I’ll put them right next to my Golden Globe. Oh, and drink cheap, good Gruner Veltliner: 2005 Huber Gruner Veltliner “Hugo” Great label, too.
2005 Saint Cosme Cotes-Du-Rhone: Day 2
Phenomenal! The fruit is all there. So pure, true, and delicious. The definition of Syrah. What a great wine! I cannot stress this enough: BUY A CASE. PUT IT SOMEWHERE RELATIVELY COOL AND DARK. OPEN IT IN 2008. DRINK ONE BOTTLE EVERY MONTH. REPEAT WITH THE 2006 VINTAGE AND RINSE. Don’t come cryin’ to me [More]
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]
Bugey Bugey Bugey!!!
There is nothing in the history of the world more refreshing than Bugey. A low alcohol sparkler made from Gamay, pink in color, it is a joy to drink. It is ever-so-slightly sweet. To paraphrase Terry Theise: Sweetness is not a crime! The Bugey has plenty of acidity so it finishes clean, but yes, damnit, [More]
…And That’s One To Grow On
Customer: “How much would the wine that Jesus made cost?” Me: “Uh, I think it would be priceless.”
