The Tasting Panel magazine

March 2012

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THE MESSAGE Whether THE TASTING PANEL goes to the brand execs or the brands call us, there is an abundance of news to report, from the latest releases to behind-the-scenes experiences with some of the world's most infl uential importers, winemakers, distillers . . . well, you name it. Brief Encounters We may not have enough pages in each issue to devote as much attention as we would like to each person whose path we cross, but please note that if it's in the publication, we deem it noteworthy —Meridith May, Publisher & Executive Editor Profi cient in French I n late January, David Milligan, President of David Milligan Selections, Inc., stopped by THE TASTING PANEL's offi ces to present a choice selection from his extensive portfolio. As the former President of Diageo Château & Estate Wines (then Seagram's), Milligan developed an intimate knowledge of the French wine industry as well as close personal relationships with producers across France—from Burgundy to the Rhône, from the Loire to Bordeaux. He created David Milligan Selections 15 years ago and also serves as President of the U.S. division of Joanne Bordeaux, the number-one exporter of Bordeaux wines, representing more than 100 châteaux, including the 55 classifi ed growths. On this visit, Milligan concentrated on his non- Bordeaux offerings, including two crisp, minerally Sancerres from Fournier Père & Fils and a charming old-vine Pouilly-Fuissé from Château Vitallis, as well as the stunning single-vineyard Châteauneuf du Pape "Les Combes d'Arnevel," both blanc and rouge, from Jérôme Quiot (see Meridith May's review on page 42). The Gigondas from the old and important Château de Trignon (owned by Quiot) proved to be an iconic expression of this terroir. On a lighter note, Millligan also offers a charming proprietary unoaked Chardonnay from the village of Chardonnay in the Mâcon, appropriately called Chardonnay de Chardonnay and bottled under screwcap. Our best advice: When David Milligan offers you a glass of wine, drink it!—David Gadd www.davidmilliganselections.com David Milligan visits THE TASTING PANEL offi ces. 16 / the tasting panel / march 2012

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