Brachetto d’Acqui: red, sweet, sparkling, different 
Barbera d’Asti and Nizza: finest Barbera? 
Moscato d’Asti, Asti Dolce and Asti Secco 
Asti: Barbera, Moscato and friends 
Cantariña, Bierzo: Finance to fine wine 
Napa: exceptional Cabernets, and exaggerated too Book 3
547. Marchesi di Grésy, Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga, 2001
This is more of a comparative impression than a proper tasting note. Even though this is a highly regarded Barbaresco vintage, this 2001 Gaiun …
546. Domaine du Pegau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réserve, 2006
The first bottle of this left me a bit ‘meh’, but the second, served on its own, showed real interest & quality. Phew! I’ll …
545. Château Labouré-Roi, Meursault 1er Cru Clos des Bouches Chères, 2005
Got told off for noting this one at dinner with SJ, AM and Chris. Anyway, reasonably happy to have done so as it was …
544. Grover Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc India, 20??
Sadly I managed to throw the bottle away before getting the modern-style label from this Indian wine. To judge by the packaging, this …
543. Vincent Dancer, Meursault Les Corbins, 2006
The first of my case of different Meursaults from the wine shop in Meursault village. Shows the quality of the 2006 vintage for white …
542. Sylvain Dussort, Bourgogne Blanc Cuvée des Ormes, 2006
A freebie after spending €400+ with Dad at the wine shop in Meursault. This is apparently from the border of I think Puligny-Montrachet, and …
540. Gonzales Byass, Palo Cortado Apostoles VORS, NV (2010)
Having been really impressed by this in Tenuta Cuatro tapas bar, I was really happy to be given a bottle by SJ as a …
539. René Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin La Justice, 2002
Lovely. Another really good wine from this producer, and clear evidence that the 2002 vintage is excellent. Earthiness I’ve become familiar with in the …
538. Regio Cantina, Aglianico del Vulture Solagna, 2005
Picked up on sale from Lay & Wheeler as Drunk Girl wine. And a good shout too! Deep ruby and black core. Smoky, roasted …