“All of Pierre’s wines are a testament to the know-how of Gaillard and there is not a single weakness in the bunch.” La Revue du Vins de France 2007 Someone wrote that Pierre’s wines win hearts in the youth, but lack for nothing in terms of future potential. His winemaking approach seems to be rooted [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Pierre Gaillard Saint-Joseph Clos de Cuminaille 2005
Posted in France, Recommended, Wine Makers, tagged Pierre Gaillard, Rhone, Rhone Syrah, Sant-Joseph Clos de Cuminaille 2005, Syrah on October 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Côtes du Rhône 2004
Posted in France, Recommended, Value Pick, tagged Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Côtes du Rhône 2004, Jean-Paul Daumen on October 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Jean-Paul Daumen took over from his father in 1990. Since that time it is said that the rise in quality from the domaine has been extraordinary. Today, it is considered to be one of the best in the appellation. He has abandoned the use of fertilizer and chemicals and started to introduce biodynamic principles. Robert [...]
Domaine De Montfaucon Viognier 2007
Posted in France, tagged Domaine De Montfaucon Viognier 2007 on October 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I bought this for wine for $17.99 a bottle from Wine Library. It was recommended with a score of 93 points and the following notes by Gary Vaynerchuk: “The Montfaucon Viognier is THE example of what can be done under $20, still showing everything you would look for in a $75 wine! The quality of [...]
Gaillard Côtes du Rhône Les Gendrines 2006
Posted in France, Recommended, tagged Gaillard Côtes du Rhône Les Gendrines 2006, Pierre Gaillard, Viognier on October 20, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Pierre Gaillard worked at Guigal before going out on his own. He released two wines his first vintage: one Syrah from St.-Joseph and one Viognier. His epic 1999 Côte-Rôtie wines drew international acclaim for their power, aromatics and length. Today, Gaillard is considered by many to be one of the most capable craftsmen in the [...]
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2007
Posted in California, Recommended, Value Pick, tagged Seghesio, Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2007, Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2008, Zinfandel on October 17, 2008 | 5 Comments »
As I wrote in a recent post, I was a big fan of Seghesio Zins in the late 80s and early 90s — but then they fell off my radar for a while. I recently had a bottle of the Seghesio Omaggio 2004 that I really enjoyed — and said it was probably time to have [...]
Tablas Creek Vineyard Côtes de Tablas Blanc 2006
Posted in California, Recommended, tagged California Rhône, MacArthur Beverages, Paso Robles, Tablas Creek, Tablas Creek Vineyard Côtes de Tablas Blanc 2006, White Rhône on October 9, 2008 | 10 Comments »
I’ve been busy moving, well unpacking would be more accurate. I haven’t posted in a while as a result and hopefully will be able to catch up as I have had the good fortune of opening some very enjoyable bottles of white wine. One of the best whites from the last week was the Tablas [...]
Alvaro Palacios Las Terrasses 2004
Posted in Recommended, Spain, tagged Alvaro Palacios, Las Terrasses, Priorat on October 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Les Terrasses is a blend of 60% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Priorat. The wine is aged for 12 months in mostly French oak. Dark violet in color. Blackberry, blueberry, kirsch and crushed granite on the nose. Silky with deep, ripe dark cherry and dark fruit on the palate with some herbaceous, [...]
