Tasted with 1997 Cheval Blanc, Château Margaux, and Mouton-Rothschild, the Haut-Brion clearly stood out as the most balanced and complex of this fine lot. Minerality was remarkable. Wet gravel and scorched earth formed the base for red currant, sweet wood,-read more-
The Palate Press Wine of the Week, July 19 - 23, is:
If you are tired of over-the-top Cabernet and are looking for something with less tannin, you will appreciate this release. Red fruit of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum clove, and berry on the nose. Soft mouth feel, excellent balance, and a pleasant-read more-
The Palate Press Wine of the Week, July 12 - 16, is:
The Harrison Hill was the top of the heap for me in our DeLille tasting (with the Doyenne and Chaleur Blanc close behind). Big and dark and tannic and complex, with a finish that lasted well into each next taste.-read more-
The Palate Press Wine of the Week, July 5 - 9, is:online survey
Todd French is a cellist with the Los Angeles Opera, the President of StringWorks Inc., and the founder and administrator of WineBerserkers, home of the craziest bunch of wine geeks in the world. Todd lives in Dana Point, CA with-read more-
Sarah Chappell is a Contributing Editor focusing on stories about Millennials. She holds the Intermediate and Advanced Certificates with Distinction from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and has contributed to Serious Eats, Foodista, and WineChap. Follow her on Twitter @chapsholic.