Archive for November, 2009

Don’t believe what you read in the French Press

Monday, November 9th, 2009

I am sorry for this cliché but in Burgundy 2008 is truly a miracle vintage. It has been said about so many vintages recently but 2008 is really something extraordinary.

Shea Vineyard’s Homer – Oregon’s Top Scored 2007 Pinot Noir

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Last July, I went on a quest to find exceptional Pinot Noir in Oregon. Being Burgundy specialists, we love Pinot Noir. Being American, I knew there were some excellent wines

The 10th Wine Dinner

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

The Wine Dinner was started by Johnny & Laura Goedhuis twenty years ago when their son Sam was born with Down’s syndrome. It takes place every two years with the aim of raising significant money for charity.

Operation SMILE auction in Hong Kong…

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Is there no end to his talents? Goedhuis & Co Managing Director and our man in Hong Kong took on the new role of auctioneer on Friday night. Butler and Dalmeny needn’t be too concerned

Domaine Huet tasting notes

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Here are my tasting notes of the Domaine Huet wines we went through with Richard Kelley MW last week.
Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2008

An intense nose of lemon, almond, honey, orange rind,