Women and Wine in Burgundy, Revisited
“You do not notice changes in what is always before you.” - Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette
I first reported on Burgundy’s Women and Wine organization in 2016 for Palate Press, and this year marks the twentieth an...
Bache Gabrielsen Very Old AOC Pineau des Charentes
The producers of the aperitif wine Pineau des Charentes have upped their game. In order to be labeled “very old” this traditional aperitif of the Cognac region of France must be aged in barrels for at least ten...
Delightful Aperitif, Lightly Chilled: Reviseur Pineau des Charentes AOC Vieux Pineau
In case you haven’t had Pineau des Charentes before, it is traditionally served lightly chilled, as an aperitif, in casual settings in the Cognac region of France.
This delightful Pineau is aged for a full 5...
Aperitif or Dessert? Anyhow, Serve Chilled: Domaine de la Margotterie AOC Pineau des Charentes Blanc
Pineau des Charentes, served lightly chilled, is a traditional, casual aperitif from the Cognac region of France. The label on this bottle says “dessert wine” which is somewhat misleading. This particular Pinea...
What We’re Drinking – Cobrafire Blance d’Armagnac
Fresh and fruity, with a grown-up bite, this is Highly recommended. 90 points. DBH
What We’re Drinking – Domaine d’Esperance 2000 Bas-Armagnac
Unique, complex, and fascinating, this Armagnac will add to every fine spirits collection. Highly recommended. 93 points. DBH
Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes 2006
This beautifully aged Sauternes shows that one doesn't have to break the bank to get a complex, satisfying drop from the famed Bordeaux region. Botrytis is certainly evident here, with a rich, honeyed flavor th...
2014 Chateau du Seuil, AOC Cerons
2014 Chateau du Seuil, AOC Cerons
A golden-tan wine that’s perfect with seasonal desserts. It has the bright apricot nose of a classic Sauternes or Barsac – being located adjacent to these ultra high-end des...