Tasting Flight 5/25/06
We Win…Again
As you know, yesterday was the anniversary of the great Tasting of Paris. It seems that, despite expectations, California’s great wines of 30 years ago have withstood the test of time. Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, Matthew Jukes, Michel Bettane, Michael Broadbent, Spurrier and other eminent critics, pitted Leoville Las Cases 71, Mouton 70, Haut Brion and Montrose 70 against the Californian’s Ridge Monte Bello 1971, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973, Mayacamas 1971, Heitz 1970 and Clos du Val 1972. Who knew? 30 years later, America is still on top - Congratulations. (Decanter)
Militant Winemaker Crossing
There is talk of building a highway across parts of Bordeaux - through some of the more historic terroir. As if the winemakers of Bordeaux need any other battles to fight - this will be one more challenge facing the region. (Decanter)