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Comment on Wine Media Guild: Three St. Julians by Marisa D'Vari

Marisa D'Vari — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:04:01 +0000

Thanks Mark! It was so kind of you to bring it!

Comment on Wine Media Guild: Three St. Julians by Mark Golodetz

Mark Golodetz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:29:44 +0000

Sadly my last bottle from this case. It came with no label and a top shoulder fill, and seemed very Burgundian in character, something I have seen with other vintages of Beychevelle, notably the 1970. One I have not drunk, but anecdotally is legendary for having that Burgundian flavor is the 1928.

Comment on Wine Media Guild: Three St. Julians by Marisa D'Vari

Marisa D'Vari — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:36:48 +0000

Thank you Mr. Blanc! I corrected that Mark Golodetz brought the wine. It was FANTASTIC! A great testament to how long lived this wine can be! See you soon!

Comment on Wine Media Guild: Three St. Julians by Philippe BLANC

Philippe BLANC — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:25:40 +0000

Dear Marisa,

thank you very much for your comments and follow-up of this nice tasting.
Just an important word to precise that Chateau Beychevelle 1959 was generously offered by Mark Golodetz and not by Chateau Beychevelle. We thank him dearly for this treat.
I look forward to meeting you again in a near future, probably for Primeurs tasting.
Yours sincerely

Comment on Carmenere vs: Malbec: Comparing the Two Varietals by gaylord stewart

gaylord stewart — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:53:28 +0000

i live in mexico for six months and bc for six months. just recently tried carmenere for the first time and was very impressed. costco had it on as a special for about five bucks a bottle. i am a long time wine drinker at age 70 and well travelled in the world.this should make someone a lot of denero

Comment on Bernard Portet Showcases Heritance Wine by Polaris Wines

Polaris Wines — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:53:02 +0000

Thank you Marisa for such a glowing article on Heritance and winemaker Bernard Portet. http://www.heritancewines.com/

Comment on Carmenere vs: Malbec: Comparing the Two Varietals by Don

Don — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:20:00 +0000

TonIght I had a bottle of Viu Manent gran reserva Carmenere 2010 and Norton reserve Malbec, both $15. I found the C fruity and tasty with soft tannins, quite enjoyable. The M was more tannic and structured but less pleasant to the palate. It went better with the grilled steak we had for dinner. Overall I enjoyed the C more for pure drinking or with a less flavor able meat dish

Comment on Dry First Growth Sauternes Launch from Chateau Coutet by David Coffey

David Coffey — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:37:04 +0000

An interesting development that will hopefully be successful and spur others to follow suit. I believe Coutet’s neighbor, Doisy Daene, was among the first (if not the first) to produce a dry white in Sauternes/Barsac based on a heavily semillon-dominated cepage. Having had the good fortune to have had some from the ’70s, I can say it is a vin de garde that stands at the apex of the white Bordeaux quality pyramid.

Comment on Secrets of the Sommelier: Review of “Restaurant Man” by Joe Bastianich by Kristy Kelley

Kristy Kelley — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 03:40:54 +0000

Thanks for this recommendation. I love that fact that he’s aspired to do this since he was a child. I think this would make for a great read as I’m sure it’s filled with passion.

– Kristy @ Wine Logic

Comment on A Visit to Ruca Malen in Mendoza, Argentina by Paula Long

Paula Long — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:13:07 +0000

I would recommend this to anyone within reasonable driving distance. This was the highlight of my visit, the staff is amazing, the food is great and the wine is just awesome!! Worth you time.