By BurgLover on June 9, 2009
The fickle grape has found a new home in the Mendocino Ridge AVA of Mendocino County.
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By Howard Cooper on May 14, 2009
A couple of contrasting examples of Chilean Pinot Noir for you this time. The first is one of Decanter’s “Top 50 New World Pinot Noirs”, the second didn’t gain that honour. And, true to my title, both are ‘hot’, one with alcohol, the other – punished by my writing – in the sense of American sexual slang. Secano Estate Pinot Noir 2006, Leyda Valley Leyda is one of the most promising sites for Pinot Noir in Chile, supposedly (I’ve never been there) cooled by sea breezes. I’ve had several good Pinot’s from this region, but this, Decanter **** rated or not, is not one of them: Very deep pure ruby, narrow paler rim shows almost clear. Dark and dirty nose – there is dark cherry, [....]
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By Howard Cooper on April 22, 2009
… but this one comes about as close as I have tasted from Australia. I am constantly trying out New World Pinot Noirs at home as well as at trade fairs, looking for the delicacy and definition that excites me in Burgundy. Oh – and looking for better values too. I find it hard work, as I am burdened with a palate that is very sensitive to alcohol levels, and loves – perhaps even craves – acidity. I mention those things because for anyone more tolerant of alcohol than I seem to be, this would be an absolute gem. The only downside is that it costs pretty much the same as a decent premier cru. Vive le marketing. Kooyong – Meres Pinot Noir 2005 (Mornington [....]
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By billn on May 5, 2008
Summer tried to dip its toe in the water this weekend – it looked a little like summer and it was pretty much the right time of the year – but the shorts stayed in their cupboard! Today it also looks like summer, but my jacket remains on – so far. Chickening out of firing-up the barbecue doesn’t mean it was a completely abstemious weekend though, an eclectic mix of wines were consumed by self and and various house-guests. In the main, I make no formal tasting note, but one looks like it may need drinking up… 2004 Rolly Gasssmann, Sylvaner 2000 Méo-Camuzet, Hautes Côtes de Nuits Clos Saint Philibert Although still a young colour and with aromatics to match, there are two things in [....]
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By billn on November 11, 2007
Photo: Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau | John Armit It’s a little outside of the burgundy report comfort zone, but I do admit to having a few bottles of the more-than-tasty 1998 Pensées de Lafleur in the cellar! Bruce Palling is a relatively new name to me – I’m sorry to say – but I very much enjoy his articles.
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By billn on August 30, 2007
Last night was enjoyed; dinner with two winemaker friends in Beaune. The location was Bistro de Beaune, attached to the Hotel de Beaune which adjoins Place Carnot. Nice, relaxing decor and a Bressé chicken to die for. Despite still being nice people, the only negative was their service; bringing the vegetables when we were already halfway through the main course, never bringing the milk for my coffee and taking 15 minutes to bring the bill – 3rd time of asking – were the main complaints. We also enjoyed an amusing interlude; I plumped for a 2000 Henri Boillot Chassagne 1er Les Chaumées. As it was poured it was obviously rather darker coloured than our expectation, only a sniff was required in confirmation; it was rather [....]
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