This is a log of the extraordinary vino I’ve had the fortune to drink on my journey. Starting with the wines that so deeply affected me during my time in Provence, I am now building the Argentine section into what will someday comprise the wine list in my first restaurant. Stay tuned for Italy!
If a wine is on this list it means it is very special; the ones with stars next to them are life-changing and palate-altering.
France:
Champagne:
- Jacques Selosse Blanc des Blancs NV*
- Jacques Selosse Brut Rose NV*
Blancs:
- Domaine de Trévallon Blanc: 2000, 2005, 2006 (not yet bottled)
- Chateau Simone, Palette 2003
- Alan Graillot, Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2006
- Domaine de la Grange des Peres (didn’t write down the vintage on this one)
- Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 1995
- Didier Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé ‘Pur Sang’ 2005*
Rouges:
- Domaine de Trévallon Rouge: 1983*, 1985, 1989, 1998, 2000
- Marcel LaPierre, Morgon 2005
- Clos Rougeard, Saumur-Champigny* (don’t remember the vintage here either, but it was extraordinary)
Argentina:
Espumante:
-Norberto B Richardi Extra Brut NV
-Baron B Brut Rosé 2002
Blanco:
-Jose Mounier Torrones 2007
-Mauricio Lorca Viognier 2007
-Pulenta Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Rosado:
-Jean Rivier Malbec Rosé 2007
Tinto:
-Enrique Foster Malbec Reserva 2003
-Viña el Cerno Malbec 1997
-Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista Malbec 2004
-Conalbi Grinberg Grand Reserve Malbec 2003
-Lorca Poetico Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
-Carmelo Patti Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
-Bodega Chakra Pinot Noir Barda 2007