Feb
03
2010
03
2010
The Crossings Pinot Noir 2008, 86 points
2008 The Crossings Pinot Noir
(New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough, Awatere Valley)
Went to Smith & Wollensky and had this Pinot Noir. This is a new Zealand pinot. I felt this wine just just ok, but please read on. The color was ...
Jan
28
2010
28
2010
Sanford Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills – Sta. Rita Hills 2006, 88 points
Sanford Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills - Sta. Rita Hills
(USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills - Sta. Rita Hills)
Had this wine at Blue Sea in the MGM Grand. This pinot went very well with some caviar on my ...
Jan
15
2010
15
2010
Chateau Changyu-Castel Cabernet Germischt 2003, 88 points
2003 Chateau Changyu-Castel Co. Ltd Beiyujia vineyard, Shandong Province
(China, Yantai)
A friend suggested this China Cabernet Germischt. I questioned it at first, but I was surprised. The color is a bright ruby red. Nice Bordeaux nose of black pepper, green peppers ...
Oct
03
2009
03
2009
Morgan Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard 2006, 88 points
2006 Morgan Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard
(USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands)
Just had this wine while sitting on a bail of hay at a private jazz concert with Peter White on Catalina island. I think the full moon added to ...


