The annual Domaine de la Romanée-Conti trade tasting

April 3, 2014

The annual Domaine de la Romanée-Conti trade tasting for wine professionals in the United States is one of the most anticipated tastings of the year. On February 25, at the famous Le Bernardin restaurant in New York, I had the chance to check out the release of the new 2011 DRC vintage with the co-director of the domaine, Aubert de Villaine

2019 G.D Vajra “rosabella” Rosato Piemonte Italy
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I’m a missionary of the G. D. Vajra gospel but surprisingly it wasn’t until this year that I tasted the rosé. As the case has been for many years, I’m

2018 Craft Wine Co. Minimus Petillant Naturel Jubilee Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon
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The name, process, region and company are a mouthful….so is the wine! A delicious effort that my research says may never be repeated (?). From

World Gin Day. We are celebrating moving forward together, embracing all humanity. Together we can build a stronger and more peaceful planet. Thankful for our partners in India who work with passion and commitment making our award winning Gin. @j

2017 Julie Balagny VDF ‘Docteur Buchaille’ Ordinaire 1.5 liter
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I simply can’t get enough of Julie and her wines. The energy and life from this kooky incredible wine nourishes my soul. Cool nights outside by the fire

2013 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti ‘Montrachet’
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A winery, vineyard and history worth celebrating. But what makes it so special? Other than rarity, it’s delicious and it’s super fun to drink during special occasio

2005 Cayuse Vineyards ‘Armada’ Syrah Walla Walla WA
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👀 what I found resting in the cellar…I personally think that Walla Walla is to the USA what the Northern Rhone is to France. The region’s variety of well-drain

Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu, “ON THE WAY” 2019 bottling Saitama Japan ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

This just arrived from Japan and I opened one of the bottles to taste and take notes, we will use this to taste and share with clients. Only the second t

1961 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Riserva Castiglione Falletto ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀
These wines remain faithfully in the “traditionalist” camp and when you open a bottle that is nearly 60 years old and shows the incredible red fruit and mouth filli