Champagne Salon, Leflaive White Burgundy, Tokaji and more at the WD portfolio tasting 2011
Wilson Daniels is one of the top importers in the United States, representing such venerable labels as Salon, Leflaive, and Domaine de la Romanee Conti (aka DRC). If you don't know what those are, then you've surely been living under a proverbial rock. But for the rest of the readers who started salivating just by reading those names, I will say that this year's Wilson Daniels trade tasting did not disappoint, other than alas, no DRC was served. I hear few mere mortals get in on that tasting - maybe two journalists a year. (Ok ok, so if Iron Chevsky is one, who is the second one? :)) A classy affair conducted at the University Club of San Francisco, a block away from Fairmont Hotel. You had to ring the bell to get in. Suits and ties. I was the second worst dressed attendee. Luckily there was a dude in shorts and t-shirt. The stars of Wilson Daniels portfolio shone as bright as ever. Situated in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in Côte des Blancs, Champagne Salon produces only one w...