Tastings / Pinot Noir
Morey St Denis Aux Charmes, Amiot Pere et Fils
Ben Giliberti tastes this well structured 2005 red Burgundy from the commune of Morey Saint-Denis, which sits between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny. Just over the border from Gevrey-Chambertin, it offers a similarly powerful style in this award winning vintage. More »
Chambolle-Musigny, Hudelot-Noellat
Ben Giliberti tastes this elegant 2005 red Burgundy from Chambolle-Musigny. Along with Volnay, Chambolle-Musigny produces the most fragrant wines of Burgundy, and this wine offers notes of violets and sweet fruit on the nose. More »
Clos Vougeot Musigni, Gros Frere et Soeur
Ben Giliberti loves this powerful and age-worthy 2005 Clos Vougeot. Gros Frere is among the most conscientious Clos Vougeot producers and owns one of the best parcels of vineyard land, just beneath the slope of the legendary grand cru Musigny. More »
Beaune Clos de la Mousse, Bouchard
Ben Giliberti tastes this ready to drink 2005 red Burgundy. Although Beaune is best known for its white wines, this lighter style red from Bouchard Pere et Fils is quite appealing in 2005. More »
Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Rouge, Jean Marc Pillot
Ben Giliberti evaluates this 2005 red Burgundy from the up-and-coming domain of Jean Marc Pillot. Although Chassagne-Montrachet is better known for white wines, it's reds can be complex and extremely interesting. The Morgeot premier cru produces some of the best red wines of the appellation. More »
Blanc de Blanc vs Blanc de Noir
With all those tiny bubbles, it's easy to forget that champagne is wine like any other, with lots of subtle nuances of flavor and aroma. Ben Giliberti gets to the heart of the matter by comparing chardonnay versus pinot noir based champagne. More »
Corton-Renardes, Prince de Merode
Ben Giliberti tastes this fabulous 2005 red Burgundy from the prestigious Prince de Merode. Corton is the only gran cru that produces both red and white Burgundies and although this wine is delicious now, it will continue to improve for a decade or more. More »
Sensational Serveaux
Andrew McMurray continues on his tasting voyage through Champagne, joining expert Sylvain Allart to taste the wines of Serveaux Fils. Find out what sets this small producer apart from the pack (hint: it's all in the grapes). More »
Volnay-Caillerets, Pousse d'Or
Ben Giliberti tastes an outstanding 2005 red Burgundy from the highly regarded Domaine Pousse d'Or. Along with Chambolle-Musigny, Volnay produces the most intensely fragrant wines of Burgundy. This Volnay-Caillerets has a remarkable bouquet of spring flowers, violets, and cherry- strawberry fruit. More »
Vosne-Romanee, Hudelot-Noellat
Ben Giliberti reviews this classy 2005 red Burgundy from Hudelot-Noellat. Many consider Vosne-Romanee to be the single best commune of Burgundy, offering a balance of power and subtlety allied with silky fruit. More »
Gevrey Chambertin, Robert Groffier 2005
Ben Giliberti tastes a 2005 red Burgundy from the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin. Some of the grandest wines of this commune are among the longest-lived red wines of Burgundy and require lots of aging to show their best. But this village level Gevrey-Chambertin has lots of bright cherry fruit and is deliciously ready to drink now. More »
Nuits-St Georges, Henri Gouges
Ben Giliberti tastes two 2005 Nuits St Georges from legendary Burgundy producer Henri Gouges. Les Chenes-Carteaux and Clos des Porrets are built for the long haul, and these two premier cru will be at their best in 10 to 15 years. More »
Cru Wine Bar
It's the go-to place for expert and enjoyable wine flights and wine-friendly fare to match. The lounge-like ambience brings in a solid and steady neighborhood crowd. More »
Champagne Charles Ellner
Continue to explore the joys of Champagne in Andrew McMurray's series on the greatest wines from one of the world's greatest regions. In this episode Andrew tastes five wonderful Champagnes from the prestigious producer Charles Ellner. More »
Belvedere Winery
The aromatic organic herb gardens that flank the winery are simply spectacular. More »
Burgundy vs. California Competition
France may be the undisputed king of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but will the tasting panel favor the upstart California wines? See the excitement and silliness of the French Wine Society's 'France vs. the Rest of the World' tasting at the D.C International Wine Festival. More »
Grand Cru Godme
Zachy's Andrew McMurray shares one of the highlights of his trip to Champagne: Champagne Godme. Watch Andrew fall in love with those tiny bubbles as he tastes Godme's exquisite, moderately priced Champagnes. More »
World of Pinot Noir
Wine Taste TV's Bonnie Graves takes you inside the World of Pinot Noir. With award winning wines, celebrity chefs, and one of the world's most extensive gatherings of Pinot Noir winemakers, it's an event you won't want to miss. More »
Boka Sommelier Picks
Trendy and wine-centric Boka offers tips on a few wine selections. More »
Pommard Clos de la Platiere, Prince de Merode
Ben Giliberti tastes this 2005 red Burgundy from the prestigious domain of Prince de Merode and finds it remarkably ready to drink now. With forward fruit, the reds of Pommard are among the most popular Burgundies and this complex, superbly defined wine will improve in the cellar over the next five to seven years. More »
Pinot Noir 101 - Chris' Guide to Grapes
Pinot Noir has been called the winemaker's wine. Beautiful to drink, but difficult to make. What makes pinot noir so versatile on the table, and what are some of the best pinot pairing choices? Chris Blanchard talks about why he loves pinot noir, in his continuing Guide to Grapes series. More »