Real Vintage Experiences

A good friend decided to visit the famed Michelin three-star restaurant Troisgros, north of Lyon in France. In view of the potential expenditure, this was no casual decision. It was a celebration involving his wife, a wonderful lady who had recent… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login … Continue reading “Real Vintage Experiences”

Creating a Vintage Experience

We all want to create more vintage experiences in our lives, and few of us have the wherewithal to do a Troisgros even once. Here are some suggestions for duplicating these experiences by finding some fine wines that have value – not merely expens… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – … Continue reading “Creating a Vintage Experience”

A Vintage Experience: Older Pouilly-Fumé

In the mid-1980s, I tasted the current release of Baron de L from LaDoucette, a terrific Pouilly-Fumé, and I remarked to its wholesale representative about its distinctiveness and its compatibility with fine food. Baron de L is a Sauvignon Blanc f… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login … Continue reading “A Vintage Experience: Older Pouilly-Fumé”

Tasting Notes

Exceptional 2014 Rainer Sauer Silvaner, Escherndorfer Am Lumpen, Erste Lage ($32): German Silvaner may be the least-heralded great white wine in the world. As such it is hard to describe. A great one is bone dry. If you have a good imagination an… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may … Continue reading “Tasting Notes”