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30 Second Wine Advisor: Wine Focus: The Loire
If subtlety's your game, then you may favor crisp, minerally wines like those from Europe's cooler river valleys like the Mosel, the Danube and the Loire.
Blog: Two from the Brasserie du Théâtre
Wines tasted in Angers over dinner, in February.
Book Review: The Finest Wines of Champagne
Michael Edwards' latest tome on Champagne, from the World of Fine Wine stable.
Update: Angélus
New text and images for this top St Emilion estate.
Profile: Domaine Mosse
Organic wines from Agnès and René Mosse; I profile the domaine and publish my latest tasting notes.
Wine of the Week: Flor de Pingus 2000
A break from the Loire and Champagne; top Ribera del Duero.
Blog: An unfamiliar Champagne duo
A quick update concerning two recent Champagnes.
30 Second Wine Advisor: Quake shakes Chile's wineries
Chile faces massive economic impact from the quake. Its fishing economy and wine industry (10th in world production) may be heavily hit.
Champagne Guide: Adding the Sparkle
An exploration of the méthode traditionelle.
Profile: Chateau Labat
A profile and tasting of wines from the Nony family.
Vintage Review: Bordeaux 1995
A review of the 1995 vintage, which saw broad success on both banks.
Tasting: Bordeaux 1995
Nine wines tasted, including Haut-Bailly, Montrose, La Tour Haut-Brion, Clos de l'Oratoire and more.
Wine of the Week: Laurent-Perrier Brut 2000
Further thoughts on regionality in Champagne, accompanied by a tasting of this recently released cuvée.
Blog: Two from the Languedoc
Loire Valley Fizz, Vouvray and Quarts de Chaume.
30 Second Wine Advisor: Bubbles and fire
What to drink with fiery fare? Dairy works best, but who wants a glass of Grade A when there's wine or beer to be had?
Champagne Guide: From Variety to Vat
A guide to varieties and winemaking, including video of a pressing of Pinot Noir.
Update: Chateau Cheval Blanc
Overhauled; a new profile and images of the estate.
Tasting: Bernard Baudry: 2010 Salon
I taste the latest releases (and soon-to-be releases) from Bernard Baudry, including wines from 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Wine of the Week: Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur L'Insolite 2007
White Saumur from Thierry Germain of Domaine des Roches Neuves..
Two Muscadets from Chéreau-Carré
Two delicious wines from an under-rated producer.
