2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Speciale Wines
2011 Chateauneuf du Pape wines are approachable young. Yet the best wines, some of which are the special cuvees has the ability to age and develop additional complexities and nuances.
Author Jeff Leve
Napa Valley Slammed by a Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake
To say 2014 is a challenging vintage for growers in the Napa Valley is a bit of an understatement. Previously the region was plagued by drought and fires. If that wasn’t bad enough, residents of the Napa Valley experienced the biggest earth quake in 25 years!
Baroness Philippine de Rothschild Passes Away at 80 Years of Age
Philippine Rothschild represented the epitome of grace, elegance, charm, drive and frankly, everything that is great about Bordeaux. She was liked by everyone and will be missed by all.
2011 Chateauneuf du Pape a Drinkers Vintage
Every vintage is unique. Fortunately, there are vintages that offer complexities and personality, that do not require cellar time which can be enjoyed in their youth, for their fresh, vibrant forward qualities.
Annual First Growth Bordeaux Wine Tasting and Barbecue Dinner
Some of these winesare now so expensive, they are treated more like treasures than wine. Meaning, they are often relegated to being opened only on rare, special occasions. Or when other wine lovers congregate where everyone enjoys, and gets to taste some of these potentially majestic elixirs.
Rudy Kurniawan Sentence 10 Years in Prison From Wine Bars to Jail Bars
The case of Rudy Kurniawan has changed the collectible wine market for generations. There is no way to know how many wines were sold, and then resold are real.
2013 Bordeaux Wine Buying Guide With Tasting Notes on 400 Wines
Complete overview of the best 2013 Bordeaux wines with comments on the campaign and tasting notes for hundreds of wines from every appellation and price point.
