We all know that wine has become a part of our entertainment enjoyment. But a lot of persons have no idea what the difference is between "Two-Buck-Chuck" (Charles Shaw*) or between a nice Pinot Noir. I will touch on how you can easily tell the difference in a few future articles, but for now I'm going to make it very simple for you and give you a great list to choose from. *About a year or so ago, we had a good harvest and a surplus of wine, so they were able to bring the price down for the abundant supply available.
If you enjoy wine for entertaining, you must try to sample at least a few of these wines in your lifetime!
> 1st Growths: Chateau Latour, Mouton, Lafite,
Margaux, Haut Brion
1983, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2005
> Penfold's Grange
1983, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1998, 2002
> Chateau d' Yquem (1/2 bottles)
1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005
> Vintage Madeira: BUAL
Oldest you can afford
> White Burgundy: Domaine Leflaive, Paul Pernot,
Etienne Sauzet
1995, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005 1er Cru $$$ Grand Cru $$$$
> Red Burgundy: DRC, Dujac, Lignier, Groffier, Chevillion, et al
1990, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2005 Grand Cru $$$$$
> Champagne: Tête de cuve Cristal, Taittinger,
Krug, Dom P, et al
1985, 1990, 1996, 2002
> Hermitage "La Chappelle", Guigal Cote Rotie "La Landonne"
1985, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2003
> Tuscany: Sassicaia, Solia, Brunello di Montalcino
1990, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2005
> Eiswein, German: Gunderloch, Robert Weil, Zilliken, J.J. Prüm
1999, 2001, 2002, 2003
> Vega Sicilia Unico :
2001, 2004, 2005
* These are alternatives to American wines (I want to push your horizons!) Let your retailer assist you with this…there are many substitutes
Cheers,
Eddie Osterland, Celebrity Comedian and Power Entertaining Keynote Speaker
America's First Master Sommelier presenting keynote speaker dinner entertainment, while mixing a different niche for client appreciation parties, conferences or conventions. With this, he adds his knowledge, humor, fun and entertainment and makes it all simple to enjoy and understand. He teaches power-entertaining even to the meek! He will share his simple wine tips with you for easy home, restaurant and event entertainment, making YOU look like a star! If you'd like to learn more, go to Eddie's website www.eddieosterland.com
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