Maxim-François works with his mom at Domaine Gramenon and also produces two wines under his own label. Il Fait Soif is violet purple in color. Just the color of this wine makes an impression…and it only gets more interesting on the nose. Great aromatics — lots of sour cherry, pepper, wet leather and herbs. Candied [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Kermit Lynch’
Côtes du Rhône Maxime-François Laurent Il Fait Soif 2007
Posted in France, Recommended, tagged Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Gramenon, Il Fait Soif, Kermit Lynch, Maxime-François Laurent on May 7, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Wine Importers You Can Trust | Slate
Posted in Reference, Wine Importers, tagged Joe Dressner, Kermit Lynch, Louis/Dressner, Slate Magazine, Wine Importers on May 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Great article, plus a wallet-size cheat sheet detailing some of the wine world’s most trusted importers. Two of my favorites, Louis/Dressner and Kermit Lynch, were rightfully included. Also nice to see Neal Rosenthal, Peter Weygandt and Robert Kacher on the list. Check out the article, it’s worth a read — plus these names belong in [...]
Catherine & Pierre Breton Bourgueil Les Perrières 2005
Posted in France, Recommended, Wine Makers, tagged Bourgueil, Catherine & Pierre Breton, Kermit Lynch, Les Perrières on March 10, 2009 | 3 Comments »
More evidence that the Catherine and Pierre know their breton. Catherine & Pierre practice organic viticulture and vinify most of the wines in stainless-steel vats so that the wines can express their terroir and vintage. Their wines are highly regarded in France and are just starting to get more attention in the U.S. — and [...]
Jean & Agnes Foillard — Morgon Cuvée Corcelette Vieille Vigne 2007
Posted in France, Recommended, tagged Beaujolais, Chambers Street Wines, Cuvée Corcelette, Gamay, Jean & Agnes Foillard, Kermit Lynch on February 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
This is a Gamay from Beaujolais made from vines that are over 80 years old. I don’t know if anyone else even carries this except for Chambers Street Wines in New York and Kermit Lynch in Berkeley, so it might be a little bit difficult to locate, but I would certainly recommend it if you [...]
Domaine August Clape Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2006
Posted in France, Recommended, tagged August Clape, Domaine August Clape Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Eric Asimov, Inspiring Thirst: Vintage Selections from The Kermit Lynch Wine Brochure, Kermit Lynch on January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mention Cornas and you will probably include Auguste Clape in the same breath. The son of a chartered accountant, Auguste Clape first came to Cornas in 1949 to marry his wife, the daughter of a local winegrower. Today the two are still happily married, live in the same family house and farm the family vines [...]
Baker Lane Sonoma Coast Estate Vineyard Syrah
Posted in California, Recommended, tagged Alice Waters, Baker Lane Estate Syrah 2005, Baker Lane Estate Syrah 2006, California Syrah, Kermit Lynch, North Coast Syrah, Schott Zwiesel Pure Tritan Crystal, Stephen Singer on August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Points aren’t the only thing that sell wine. Good stories also sell wine and the story of Baker Lane caught my attention and sold me on trying a few bottles of their Syrah. The owner of Baker Lane is Stephen Singer. Singer’s first wife was the legendary Alice Waters, chef and owner of Chez Panisse [...]
Baudry Le Clos Guillot Chinon 2005
Posted in France, Recommended, Value Pick, tagged Bernard Baudry, Chinon, French Red Wine, Kermit Lynch on April 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Year after year, many consider this to be one of Chinon’s most admirable domaines. Baudry claims that his 2005 vintage is the best ever. This is another great example of Chinon, exhibiting classic Chinon characteristics. Violets and floral on the nose, nice aromatics. Currant and boysenberry on the palate with some minerality, earth and tobacco. [...]
Breton Chinon Beaumont 2004
Posted in France, Recommended, Value Pick, tagged Catherine & Pierre Breton, Chinon, French Wine, Kermit Lynch on April 9, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Chinon is situated on the left bank of the Loire river and along the Vienne river, at the heart of the Loire Valley. Chinon produces mostly red wine, based on Cabernet Franc grape variety known as Breton in the region. Chinon produces more than 6 million bottles of wine annually. 100 years ago, wine from [...]
