Portraits of Perfection

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for the April 30, 2005 issue

See Also
The Sideways Effect
Bouchon, Fleur de Lys, Mesa Grill and Mix
Wine Talk: Tom Seaver
You Can Take it With You
Not Just Derby Dining
How Constellation Captured Mondavi's Empire
The Once and Future Chef
The Versatility of Riesling
Chile's Maturing Quality

What Does It Take For A Wine To Earn A 100 Points?

James Suckling
Issue: April 30, 2005

Tasting a perfect wine is like falling in love at first sight. You know intuitively that a person or a wine is your idea of perfection from the moment you meet. I clearly remember the first time I tasted many of the young wines I have rated 100 points in this magazine.