Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Silex 2006

Silex, barrel-fermented and aged, is made from 35 to 65 year-old vines on the silex-rich soils which Dagueneau believes make the most structured, 'intellectual' Pouillys. It confirms Dagueneau's view that Sauvignon is one of the most complex and subtle grapes and that its wine are as noble as white Burgundies. more

Calera Central Coast Chardonnay 2008

The 2008 Calera Central Coast Chardonnay begins with a soft hyacinth and pear blossom bouquet. On the palate we find tangerine zest and applesauce flavors with a hint of star anise and notes of sweet oak. A pleasant steely accent compliments the creamy texture and continues with a wonderful brightness ... more

Donnhoff Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl Riesling Spatlese 2006

First time! And an entirely different terroir from the hills, now loamy gravel with a little loess, though Helmut referred to a vein of quartzite – and the wine surely was like Nahe-meets-Berg-Rottland, smoky and curranty, deeper-voiced and juicier, with a roasted-beet sweetness, more savory and corporeal. But lovely! I ... more

Columbia Crest Two Vines Chardonnay 2006

This lighter-styled Chardonnay offers fruit-forward apple and melon aromas with hints of lemon zest and vanilla. Lush fruit flavors are joined by creaminess on the palate and followed by a lingering, yet crisp finish. Intended for immediate enjoyment, Two Vines captures the varietal intensity indicative of wines from Washington state. more

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2008

Pale yellow in color with a hint of green. On the nose, tinned pineapples, guavas, litchi, lemon and lime aromas are abundant. A clean, lively wine with nuances of nutmeg and cloves. Well-balanced and elegant, but with weight and a powerful follow-through on the palate. Stylistically off-dry and lightly oaked ... more

Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett 2007

Kabinett is the lightest and most delicate style of Riesling in Germany. It is produced from the earliest picking in the best vineyard sites. This estate- grown Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett embodies the racy, mineral-driven style of steep, blue slate vineyards in the famous middle Mosel villages of Bernkastel, Graach ... more

Lagar de Cervera Albarino 2006

The wine is a pale brilliant yellow colour. Delightful floral aromas...somewhat similar to a top Pinot Blanc from Alsace but even more aromatic. The impression on the palate is of great freshness enhanced by a touch of CO2, but with the extra dimension of a silky, mouthfilling smoothness unusual in ... more

Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Buisson Renard 2005

This cuvee comes from one parcel located mid-slope on the southwest side of Saint Andelain, the highest village in the Pouilly-Fume appellation, and the only one to possess soil containing the perfect balance of clay and flint (silex). Historically, this vineyard has been known as Buisson Menard, but a few ... more

Yves Cuilleron Condrieu Les Chaillets 2006

The 2006 Condrieu Les Chaillets is superb. A greenish hue to the light gold color offers up notes of ripe peach, poached apricots, crushed rocks, and acacia flowers. Broad, smoky, luscious flavors are concentrated with good underlying acidity. This is a beauty to drink over the next several years., Beautiful ... more

La Spinetta Moscato d'Asti Biancospino 2007

Colour: Yellow with green reflections. Nose: Full bodied, lively, fresh, delicately sweet, light. Flavour: Fresh, fruity, pear and peach. Serving suggestions: A dessert wine, but also suitable as an aperitif. more

Domaine Jean Grivot Nuits St. Georges Les Charmois 2006

A superb plot that would be a premier cru if it did not face north-east. It ripens a little later. This is a very good village wine. It is very fine, long on the palate and may be aged for a decade or more. more

Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Auxerois Vieilles Vignes 2007

The Mann 2007 Auxerrois Vieilles Vignes smells of grapefruit and orange peel, fresh apricot, narcissus, and a fascinating smokiness and Chablis-like suggestion of chicken stock and shrimp shell reduction. Rich and silky on the palate, its slight suggestion of sweetness is appropriately countered by chalky, wet-stone, as well as savory ... more