Roger Voss
European Editor
Roger Voss is a veteran wine and food author, and a journalist and has been writing about wine and food for the past 25 years. His books include France: A Feast of Food and Wine; The Wines of the Loire; Pocket Guide to the Wines of the Loire, Alsace and the Rhône; and Fortified Wines. He is based in Bordeaux, France, and reviews the wines of Austria, Portugal and France (except for Rhône and Languedoc-Roussillon).
Dow's NV 40-year old tawny Port (Port)
- $148
A dark, concentrated wine, very impressive. But with all this concentration, there is also sweet fruit, flavors of apricots that have been bottled in spirits. This is a lovely wine, with just a hint of mature, medicinal character. Imported by Premium Port Wines, Inc.
— R.V.
(8/1/2006)
Lucien Crochet 2004 Le Chêne Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre)
- $29
Lucien and his son, Gilles, are two of the best technicians in Sancerre: Their wines always have great purity of fruit. But with Le Chêne (the oak tree), they also have a fine, delicious wine that bursts with almond, toast and ripe fruit, as well as exuberant citrus flavors. This is Sauvignon Blanc at its freshest. Imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchants.
— R.V.
(8/1/2006)
Jean Pabiot et Fils 2004 Domaine des Fines Caillottes Sauvignon Blanc (Pouilly-Fumé)
The 20 different parcels that go to make up Fines Caillottes add up to 52 acres, a large estate for the region. Alain Pabiot makes an impressively classic Pouilly-Fumé, with the pure fruit of the Sauvignon made more subtle with flavors of herbs and a fine, poised structure. An excellent wine, and one that will certainly age well. Imported by Henry Wine Group.
— R.V.
(8/1/2006)
Domaine Masson-Blondelet 2004 Villa Paulus Sauvignon Blanc (Pouilly-Fumé)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
Masson-Blondelet has produced a sumptuous wine from the softer soils of Pouilly. It is ripe and rich, showing good concentration of green and yellow fruits, along with fine supporting acidity. There’s a great depth, and certainly good aging ability. Imported by Grape Expectations (CA).
— R.V.
(8/1/2006)
W. & J. Graham's NV 10-year old tawny Port (Port)
- Editors' Choice
- $31
Powered with acidity and its firm structure, this is an intensely dry, concentrated, powerful wine. It certainly has wines in the blend that are older than 10 years, yet it is definitely a 10-Year Oldin style, as the fresh fruit to finish confirms.
— R.V.
(8/1/2006)
Niepoort NV 30-year old tawny Port (Port)
- $174
This impressively concentrated wine has classic burnt caramel aromas, with dense, fig and bitter chocolate flavors. It is rich, delicious and tastes somewhat older than its 30-year label.
— R.V.
(8/1/2006)
Niepoort NV 20-year old tawny Port (Port)
- $40
At first sip, this seems gentle and soft. But behind this smooth, glossy exterior, there are delicious flavors waiting to emerge. With caramel, oranges, acidity and a twist of treacle, this becomes a fine, balanced wine.
— R.V.
(8/1/2006)
Barão de Vilar NV 20-year old tawny Port (Port)
- $42
This is an impressive wine, all power and concentration. Flavors of bitter chocolate and arabica coffee are balanced with citrusy freshness. It’s relatively lively and vibrant, but there are also plenty of mature flavors.
— R.V.
(8/1/2006)
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2010 Bogle Old Vine
What a delicious Zin this is. Sourced from the warm climates of Lodi and…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity