These two wines from 1996 wines are gems from Burgundy Producer Robert Ampeau. Ampeau's cellars are known for being extremely cold and dark. The wines evolve at a glacial pace and are beautiful Burgundies that are seldom seen. I've been fortunate enough to taste these two...
Delamotte is a house that has consistently produced beautiful Champagne for decades. The house was founded in 1760 so to say they've been around for awhile is no understatement. The NV rose is 80% Pinot Noir & 20% Chardonnay that are co-fermented (unusual for...
A pair of 1978 Pauillac Reds that were excellent: the The 1978 Chateau Pichon-Lalande was silky, elegant and fully mature but with beautiful, ripe fruit, framboise and cedar flavors. The nose and palate were both seductive - Gus (my father-in-law) and I commented on how...
Welcome to the new pH site and my new Blog. I’m often asked what I’ve experienced lately in terms of wine, food and related topics. Regularly, clients, friends and relatives ask: “What’s new at the store?”, “What’s coming up that I need to know about?”,...