{"id":206,"date":"2011-12-15T17:39:45","date_gmt":"2011-12-15T17:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/?p=206"},"modified":"2011-12-15T17:39:45","modified_gmt":"2011-12-15T17:39:45","slug":"dons-december-collectors-series-top-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/dons-december-collectors-series-top-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019s December Collector\u2019s Series Top Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>December poses more than a few challenges. Yep, it\u2019s hard to choose between two good friends.\u00a0 I have always been fond of top notch Chablis(authentic French Chablis that is) and Domaine du Chardonnay\u2019s Chablis, which happens to be one of this month\u2019s features, always has a special place in my cellar and on my table.\u00a0 Nonetheless, Bouchard P\u00e8re et Fils\u2019 2008 Beaune du Ch\u00e2teau Premier Cru has to get my nod for top pick in December.\u00a0 It is an authentic red Burgundy.\u00a0 It is hauntingly aromatic, delicate, and refined; yet, it has years of life ahead of it.\u00a0 Because it is more difficult to produce a special red wine in Burgundy than a white wine, Bouchard wins.\u00a0 Kudos to the folks at Bouchard!<\/p>\n<p>My other top pick is Kilkanoon\u2019s 2003 Block Road Cabernet Sauvignon.\u00a0 Not only does it have it all going on, it is ready to drink.\u00a0 There\u2019s nothing like first rate Cabernet with some bottle age on it.\u00a0 Enjoy this rich, flavorful Cabernet now and over the next few years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A Votre Sant\u00e9!<\/p>\n<p>Don<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December poses more than a few challenges. 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