John Gilman

Author of View From the Cellar

jbgilman@ix.netcom.com

John Gilman is the author of the bi-monthly wine newsletter View From the Cellar, dedicated to the discussion and analysis of maturing wines and the history of the world’s greatest wine estates.

He worked as a wine merchant, sommelier (Picholine, Gotham Bar & Grill), importer, rare wine broker, and consultant prior to commencing to write full-time on the world of wine. He is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on the wines of Burgundy. View From the Cellar is available via electronic subscription; inquiries can be sent via email to jbgilman@ix.netcom.com.

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	The Magical 2005 Burgundy Vintage Just because the holiday season of 2006 is now behind us does not mean that there will be no more gift giving in the next twelve months, as Mother Nature’s gift giving season is about to begin. The luxuriant 2005 Burgundies are coming! More.
	The Golden Age of California Cabernet Sauvignon: The Decade of the 1970s California cabernet sauvignon has never been more popular than it is in the first decade of the twenty-first century. But has it ever been better than it is today? More.
	The Champagne Revolution Champagne holds a timeless and special place in the universe of wine, and it is a wine with which so many milestones in life are shared and measured. For hundreds of years the unique sparkling wines of these rolling hills east of Paris have captured the imaginations of artists and courtiers, and the world has been a richer place for the addition of a bit of bubbly. More.
	Wine and Food in the Loire Valley: The Garden is Open Like many of the top wine regions in Europe, the 2005 vintage has worked its magic on the wines of the Loire Valley, and there are more outstanding vinous choices currently available from this bucolic region than has been the case for a generation. More.
	Today's Dry Roses: Finding Elegance and Sophistication in Rose-Colored Glasses Perhaps no class of wine has come further in the last decade than the once lowly rosé. With the days of Mateus Rosé and white zinfandel now firmly in the rear view mirror, a new generation of wine lovers has discovered just how flexible these outstanding, salmon-colored dry wines can be. More.
	A Few Trends in the World of Wine: 2007 and 2008
	The Beaujolais Renaissance This beautiful and rambling area just northwest of the city of Lyons, the gastronomic capital of France, is today in the midst of an amazing quality renaissance. More.
	Chopsticks and Champagne: A Guide to Asian Pairings Finding the right wine match with the flavorful dishes of Asian cultures is not an insurmountable challenge, as there are indeed a great many wines that work magically with such preparations. And finding them is relatively simple, once one discovers the key to fine wine pairing with Asian cuisine. More.
	The Beauty of Barolo As the leaves begin to change color in northerly climates the world over, thoughts immediately turn to deeper wines and heartier fare. For me, this inevitably means the return to my dining table of Barolo. More.
	Choosing Wine For the Thanksgiving Table Thanksgiving is perhaps the quintessential American holiday, and with almost every table in the country graced with turkey, the inevitable question becomes which wines should we serve with the bird? More.
	Burgundy Bargains: Village Vineyards The last fifteen years in Burgundy have been the finest in the history of this great wine-producing region, as the number of excellent vintages has been astounding. More.