Ever try 1955 Le Musigny? 1957 Château Haut-Brion? Me neither. But the bottles keep opening–45 in all–and it’s hard to keep up. What will be the most interesting? What will be ‘Wine Of The Night’? And will everyone remain sober enough to enjoy it? Continue reading Wine Sharks: a tasting, unhinged
Chinese wine? 1937 Kopke Colheita Port? Quilceda Creek retrospective? Probing questions for top Washington winemakers? Learning Washington AVA geology? My brain is full. I’m totally exhausted from only the first of three days of SOMMSummit, a symposium of wine and spirits. Continue reading Swimming with Wine Sharks: SOMMSummit
Sweeping vineyard landscapes dotted by fairytale hamlets. Chalk caves. Ethereal wines. Visiting the Champagne region of France is a dream come true. We have appointments at Champagne houses, large to small. Now that I’m here, I’m realizing tiny grower-producer Champagne is what all savvy locals drink. Producers I’ve never heard of. And some I thought I knew. Continue reading Grower Champagne: from their house to ours
Do you know a lot about a wine? Can you accurately describe its color, smell and taste? Ultimately, can you name the country, grape and vintage? And, do it all in just a few minutes? Oh. And, can you do it blind? Continue reading Swimming with Wine Sharks
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