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2012 Bordeaux in Barrel Report, What to Expect from the Wine

Date: Sat, Apr 13, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

At its best, 2012 Bordeaux wines are lighter in style, perhaps similar to 2001 or 1999, blended with 2002. In the Right Bank, where the wines were more successful overall, numerous chateaux compare the vintage with 1998. As matter of quality, I do not agree with that premise.

The post 2012 Bordeaux in Barrel Report, What to Expect from the Wine appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Veal Stuffed with Truffles paired with Old Bordeaux for Dinner

Date: Thu, Mar 28, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Older wines, especially mature Bordeaux often develop truffle aromas, along with numerous other complexities. Pairing those characteristics found in older wines with truffle dishes is a naturally perfect combination. Especially when it is so easy to do.

The post Veal Stuffed with Truffles paired with Old Bordeaux for Dinner appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Dining tips from Philippe Cambie for Chateauneuf du Pape

Date: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

I have the perfect place here in Provence. It's close to Avignon and not far from Chateauneuf du Pape. The restaurant is located in their home. You can enjoy the pleasures of Provencal, gourmet cuisine with a great selection of Southern Rhone wine!

The post Dining tips from Philippe Cambie for Chateauneuf du Pape appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Chateau d’Yquem Tasting Through the Ages 1937 – 2009

Date: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

There is a lot to see at the Yquem starting with the famous wine cellar and its incredible array of old bottles, collecting dust and character. Vintages from the 1800’s, when America was in the middle of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln was president are there along with even older wines! It’s an incredible site to see.

The post Chateau d’Yquem Tasting Through the Ages 1937 – 2009 appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Robert Parker sues Antonio Galloni for Fraud, Breach of Contract

Date: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

The Wine Advocate files suit against Antonio Galloni for "Fraud, Breach of Contractual Obligations and the intentional and unjustifiable withholding of tasting notes and articles."

The post Robert Parker sues Antonio Galloni for Fraud, Breach of Contract appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Eric Asimov Interview How he Learned to Love Wine

Date: Tue, Mar 19, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

“Consumers don’t pay attention to tasting notes in general anyway. They largely follow scores, until they outgrow scores and notes and develop their own tastes. For these more advanced wine drinkers, scores are primarily important if they are wine investors.”

The post Eric Asimov Interview How he Learned to Love Wine appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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News! 3 St. Emilion Chateau sold to the Cuvelier Family of Clos Fourtet

Date: Thu, Mar 14, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Matthieu Cuvelier is reported to have just closed a deal to purchase all three of the popular, St Emilion chateaux from Sophie Fourcade, located next to Clos Fourtet.

The post News! 3 St. Emilion Chateau sold to the Cuvelier Family of Clos Fourtet appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Kosher Wine Guide with Buying Tips For The Holidays

Date: Tue, Mar 12, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Great tips of Kosher wines for the holidays from Bordeaux, California , Israel and other wine producing appellations.

The post Kosher Wine Guide with Buying Tips For The Holidays appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Information on where to taste 2012 Bordeaux En Primeur for April, 2013

Date: Sat, Mar 2, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

If you're going to be in Bordeaux in April and you are looking for where to taste 2012 Bordeaux En Primuer, this is a good place to start.

The post Information on where to taste 2012 Bordeaux En Primeur for April, 2013 appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Robert Parker 2010 Bordeaux Scores Out. 10 Wines hit 100 Points!

Date: Fri, Mar 1, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Robert Parker 2010 Bordeaux scores are out. 10 wines hit 100 Pts, 8 make it all the way to 99 Pts.

The post Robert Parker 2010 Bordeaux Scores Out. 10 Wines hit 100 Points! appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Robert Parker Clues for 2010 Bordeaux, d’Issan Monbousquet Sell Stakes

Date: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

It's a busy week for Bordeaux. Chateau d'Issan and Chateau Monbousquet sell shares and Robert Parker releases his 2010 Bordeaux ratings!

The post Robert Parker Clues for 2010 Bordeaux, d’Issan Monbousquet Sell Stakes appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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2010 Pessac Leognan in Bottle Tasting Notes from Tastings with UGC in Los Angeles

Date: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

The wines of Pessac Leognan are sublime in 2010. Most are showing better in bottle than in barrel! They have style, substance, character, ripe fruits and the ability to age and evolve for decades!

The post 2010 Pessac Leognan in Bottle Tasting Notes from Tastings with UGC in Los Angeles appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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Mouton Rothschild through the ages, 1955, 1961, 1962, 1982, 1986, 1996

Date: Mon, Feb 4, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

Having tasted a fair number of famous wines over the years, many of these exalted bottles have long since slipped into senility. But at their best, they offer a handful of lucky collector’s more than bottled history.

The post Mouton Rothschild through the ages, 1955, 1961, 1962, 1982, 1986, 1996 appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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2012 Chateau La Clotte St. Emilion Vintage Harvest Report

Date: Thu, Jan 24, 2013 Wine Tasting Winery Blogs

With the 2012 Bordeaux growing season, we had a particular hard year. We spent a lot of time working in our St. Emilion vineyards. We and the vines became naturally stressful. But a little bit of stress is good, no?

The post 2012 Chateau La Clotte St. Emilion Vintage Harvest Report appeared first on The Wine Cellar Insider.

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