2005 is being lauded, by those who laud these things, as the greatest vintage for Burgundy in a generation, if not since the dawn of time. Continue reading →

2005 Didier Dagueneau, Blanc Fumé de Pouilly
Mention the name Didier Dagueneau to Bear and watch him wax rhapsodic — big time. Continue reading →

2004 Pedestal Merlot
Pedestal is another powerhouse wine from the Long Shadows Vintners project, the collaborative effort between Chateau Ste-Michelle’s former CEO Allen Shoup, on-site winemaker Gilles Nicault, and world-renowned winemakers. Continue reading →

2001 Il Colle, Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello fans at West Seattle Cellars may remember from a couple of years ago an amazing vertical of 9ninevintages of Brunello (1978 through 1990) from an obscure estate, Il Colle. Continue reading →

2003 Chester|Kidder Red Wine
This powerhouse wine is part of the Long Shadows Vintners project, an interesting collaborative effort between Chateau Ste-Michelle’s former CEO Allen Shoup, on-site winemaker Gilles Nicault, and world-renowned winemakers such as Randy Dunn, Michel Rolland, John Duval, Armin Diel, Philippe Melka, and Augustin Huneeus. Continue reading →