European Vintage Round-up
Staying up to date on the quality of growing years from Europe has always been a bit more challenging than being aware of vintage variations here at home. With many changes in the “wine press” industry, including the sale of Rober Parker’s Wine Advocate, and the slippage of the Wine Spectator further down the “advertising driven slope” it is even more difficult than ever. Because of wine making style in Europe versus the US, vintage conditions take on an out sized importance in the quality of bottles each and every year.