Originally published on January 23, 2008.
Left the store for a few hours today to attend today’s Big Bordeaux tasting at the Waldorf. Got there on the late side, around 4pm, so it was just mildly insane. Quite a few of the big names had already poured off, but there was still quite a lot to try. Speed tasted until I had a major sneezing fit and had to take a little break – not so attractive when your nose is running into your wine glass. Swung by Sauternes table – some nice stuff – especially liked the Doisy Daene which was just so yummy – elegant, rich, but with really good acidity that gave it a lightness I didn’t taste in any of the other Sauternes there. Maybe will blow a good week’s worth of my open to buy and bring in a bit, maybe half bottles. I don’t think it will be quite what people want when they ask if I have half bottles, but have to start somewhere!