Professor Bainbridge...on law, politics, religion, culture & food

Hey Prof,

I have to agree on the review, phenominal wine for the price, especially when its $23 at World Market.  That may bump the score to B+++ wouldn’t you say?

Found it at winelibrary for $18

http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=25606

Bear in mind that my bottle was a magnum (1.5 liters).

I’ve found more and more my purchasing for both the big reds and Chardonnay is from the Southern Hemosphere these days.  It’s reasonably priced and especially the chardonnay has a more crisp, clean taste than any California wines in the same bracket.

I really enjoy both Rosemount and Penfolds for Shiraz (or big red blends) and they always are my recommended wines for people looking for a decent, inexpensive table red.

Penfolds Bin 389 has often been called “baby Grange”. It has a reputation for being long lived and a 1990 I had a couple of years ago was in superb condition and the wine of a night that included a 1951 Barolo. 1997 is a lesser vintage and if you could find 1996 or 1998 (or 2002) you would be well rewarded in years to come. I tried the 1997 recently and it is earlier maturing than the great vintages and drinking well now but with plenty of life left in it. The quality is excellent for the vintage. 1990 and 1986 are great older vintages that should still be drinking beautifully.