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James Laube

The Carbon Footprint Police May Have Your Bottle's Number

Posted: 03:48 PM ET, 11/05/07

I’ve noticed in recent weeks that more people in the industry are talking about "high-end" bottles and how much they weigh and how awkward they are to pour.

There’s also the issue of drinking from a heavy bottle … you always think there’s more wine in it even when it’s empty. Read more

James Molesworth

Day 7: From Small to Big, and in Between

Posted: 12:16 PM ET, 11/05/07

Today I started in Condrieu with a stop at the domaine of Remi & Roberto Niero. This small domaine totals just 5 hectares and was started by Robert in 1986 with some vines from his father-in-law. Niero produces just 1,600 cases a year and sends only about 40 to the U. Read more

James Suckling

Nectar of the Gods

Posted: 12:10 PM ET, 11/05/07

It was one of the most magnificent tastings of my life. Yesterday I had the amazing fortune to taste 15 vintages of the legendary sweet wine producer Chateau d'Yquem in Beverly Hills with a couple dozen wine collectors and wine merchants, at Wolfgang Puck's Spago restaurant. Read more

James Molesworth

Day 6: The Four Musketeers

Posted: 01:32 PM ET, 11/04/07

Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard and François Villard are three Condrieu-based vignerons who have been friends for years. As a trio, they started Les Vins de Vienne, and were the first to try and resurrect the ancient winemaking history in the hills on the left bank of the Rhône, south of Vienne. Read more

James Molesworth

Day 5: From Mauves to Côte-Rôtie

Posted: 03:33 AM ET, 11/04/07

I transitioned from the southern part of the north up to Côte-Rôtie by the end of the day. My first stop was back in Mauves, where I met with Jérôme Coursodon whose domaine is located just off the Place de Marché at the northern end of the town. Read more

James Molesworth

Enjoying a Bum Steer

Posted: 03:24 AM ET, 11/04/07

I must admit, I don’t get many bum steers on wine. I know my fair share about wine, and while I’m always curious to try something new, there aren’t many wines that I haven’t at least tried, let alone heard of.

So when a friend of mine asked me about a Côte-Rôtie producer named Bénetière – my interest was piqued. Read more

James Molesworth

Day 4: A Little Crozes, A Little Hermitage

Posted: 01:16 PM ET, 11/03/07

On Friday I started in Tain, which is always a good place to start. The charming and rather busy town sits at the foot of Hermitage and enjoys terrific views across the Rhône to the ancient town of Tournon.

With his cave prominently located right on the main road through town, Marc Sorrel has some prime real estate. Read more

James Molesworth

On the Hunt for a Good Bistro in the Rhône

Posted: 12:56 PM ET, 11/03/07

The Route National 7 is one of France’s most historic roads. Connecting Paris to the Mediterranean, it was long the route of choice for urbanites heading off on their summer vacation. They would typically break up the long drive with a stay at a hotel along the way, and at one time the road was peppered with great hotels and restaurants. Read more

James Laube

Threshholds, Flaws and Final Reviews

Posted: 07:19 PM ET, 11/02/07

The winemaker wanted to know why I’d rated his wine in the 70s, or “mediocre” on our 100-point scale.

The rating had just appeared in the magazine, but without a tasting note. That’s because we no longer publish complete reviews for all wines. Read more

Harvey Steiman

Oregon Under the Weather

Posted: 03:05 PM ET, 11/02/07

The rains started on Friday, September 28. I was tasting wine with Luisa Ponzi at her family's winery outside Portland, Ore. when a series of showers dampened her spirits. She admitted to being nervous.

"There are a lot of grapes still out there," she murmured. Read more

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