Anne Amie Pinot Gris 2008

Pale white-gold in color, the 2008 Pinot Gris enlivens the senses with aromas of citrus, crisp stone-fruits and wild flowers. The palate reveals impeccable balance and focus, bursting with bright lemon, grapefruit and satisfying hints of cream soda that is followed by a clean, elegant minerality characterizing our Estate Vineyards. ... more

Salomon Undhof Kogl Riesling 2006

The Undhof 2006 Riesling Kogl offers an ester-rich expression of ripe peach and pear, along with high toned floral and black currant notes. Salt, white pepper, and peach kernel bitterness all provide counterpoint to the wine’s sheer ripeness. This finishes with lovely perfumed persistence, fine concentration, clarity, and irresistibly lip-smacking ... more

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

Argiolas S'elegas 2007

Color: Straw yellow. Nose: Fruity, fragrant and harmonious. Palate: Full, mellow and rich, with a slightly bitter finish, typical of Nuragus. Food matches: Sea and land starters, seafood first courses, slices of bass baked in oven paper, scorpion fish with potatoes and fresh tomatoes, soft-textured cheeses more

Château Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay 2007

The warmth of the Wahluke Slope produces Chardonnay with an appealing tropical fruit character and rich texture. The 2007 Indian Wells Chardonnay delivers ripe tropical pineapple flavors and showcases the luscious opulence of Washington fruit. I like this wine with scallops, scampi or pasta with slightly richer sauces. more

The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Colour: Bright with a fresh softly green hue. Bouquet: Subtle yet exotic notes of white peach and pink grapefruit, compliment gooseberry and passionfruit aromas. Palate: Lifted stone fruit and citrus is framed by a finely textured palate and zesty acidity with a classic Awatere flinty mineral background. Food Matching: Baked ... 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

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

Joseph Drouhin Meursault Perrieres 2002

We keep marvelling at the highly focused and intense aromas of this vintage. As a whole, the bouquet of these wines is seductive ; they have great balance and structure (gras). As with Chablis, these whites have such charm and fruit that they could be drunk very early on. Yet, ... 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