40 years ago, I actually thought Chianti, along with Bordeaux, Burgundy, Medoc, Pomerol etc were types of grapes. The Chateau Clinet Bordeaux is from the Pomerol appellation in the Bordeaux region of south-western France. Pomerol is the smallest wine producing area in the Bordeaux region. Pomerol Bordeaux French

Fabulous visit today to Familia Deicas winery today, home of some of the best Bordeaux style wines in the world. Pueblo de Sol Tannat Blend (70% Tannat and Merlot/Cabernet Franc) Limited Edition 2007 Barrel aging, eep garnet purple color, nose of rich ripe purple and black fruit, vanilla notes from the oak, lots of black licorice.

2010 Bordeaux style blend (won prestigious award from Bordeaux called Vinalies). blend of Tannat Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon  Malbec Merlot). "What exciting wines!" Second, they are unusual -- when people think of Uruguay they do not often think of Viognier or Gewurztraminer. The brand of these two wines is Km.0

must compare it to a Petite Mansang from France. Blend of Tannant Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc and Merlot. serious wine that can match the best Bordeaux. Javiar Carrau, an enologist and director of the family winery, greets me warmly and tells me a bit about the winery as we tour the property.  Here are some tasting notes.

Château Picque Caillou is located at the gates of the city of Bordeaux in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Location: Pessac-Leognan (Bordeaux region, France). Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News #bdx2012 chateau picque caillou en primeur paulin calvetDo you see this beautiful chateau in the picture above?

knowing the wines that will increase in value is especially important now, as I have just returned from Bordeaux to taste the 2011 vintage. This is part of the FIAF's program  A Wine Tour de France. News Al Fiori Beverage Director fiaf french institute alliance francaise Hristo Zisovski tour de franceSo more about tonight.

At 8:00, fellow journalists and I make our way to the “big house” where Laure’s mother Marie-France lives. Marie-France enters the room, a very energetic woman in a Chanel-looking jacket. Due to its gravel dominated soil it is planted in grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Cabernet Franc (35%), and Merlot(30%). “Welcome!”

the delicious golden sweet wine of Bordeaux. Among sophisticated people in France, you can often find Sauternes served from an ice-filled glass container. "Gorgeous weather for tasting Sauternes!". Of course, a bright blue sky and a warm yellow sun is precisely the message needed to spread the word that Sauternes.

Then known as the “Cru de Lynch”, the property was sold in 1824 to Sébastien Jurine, a wine merchant from Geneva who had newly moved in Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot are the grape varieties of Pauillac. Bordeaux News chateau cordeillan bages Jean-Charles Cazes lynch-bages Pauillac

The Languedoc, located in the south of France, borders the Mediterranean between the Pyrenees and the Rhone Valley. Daniel could not join us for dinner, as he had to rush back to Bordeaux to taste at Chateau Pichon-Longueville the next day. Christian Seely just posted a video of blending at Mas Belles Eaux. you can see it here.

The first test was a comparison between the Baccarat glass and a common Bordeaux wine glass, and I have to admit the wines' attributes were more apparent from the former. Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% French oak barrels for 18 months. Chateau Rauzan Segla 2001 Gran Cru Classe-Margaux 63.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.5%

If you’re thinking of doing the rounds at en primeur in Bordeaux, or domaine hopping in Burgundy, forget the corkscrew: the one essential thing you’ll need if you’re behind the wheel is a breathalyzer. France has been cracking down on drunken driving. The aim is to boost awareness; the blood alcohol level is 0.05%.

Saint-Androny is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. This Bordeaux is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Very attractive aromas of eucalyptus, figs, black cherry, juniper and a bit of dried fruit. The flavors reflect the fig component with hints of chocolate and coffee and tobacco.

Conceived as a marriage between the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes, this Italian "SuperTuscan" has evolved over the years from a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon to more Merlot, which yields more plush, supple, luxurious wines. As is the case in Cru Classe Bordeaux, grapes are given tender loving care.

Henri Lurton, owner and winemaker of the Second Growth Bordeaux Brane-Cantenac , has long been a supporter of the arts, bringing in world-famous soprano Elizabeth Vidal to sing during En Primeur 2011. Bordeaux News brane-cantenac eric boissenot"Wine and art. it's everywhere!". As you can see from the photograph below. link].

Like many of the most prestigious brands in Argentina, the family is based in Bordeaux, France. "Welcome," says Antoine Blech of Opia restaurant in Manhattan, welcoming Jean-Jacques Bonnie of Bodega DiamAndes and his contingent. In 1996, Jean-Jacques's  parents Alfred?Alexandre Alexandre and Michèle Bonnie purchased Château Malartic?Lagravière,

They had come from places like Columbia, Northwestern, Stanford, and Harvard to sit under the tableaux and tapestries at the French Consulate on Fifth Avenue, try wines and answer questions, competing to win the big prize: making it to the finals in Bordeaux. Perhaps they don’t have game shows in France?) BordeauxA: 1950).

For 'old world' wines I have always enjoyed those from Italy and Spain and paid little attention to wines from France. There have been some I have enjoyed, like Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and some Bordeaux and one in particular that I had a few years ago, a Gigondas. I very rarely buy, order or drink French wines.

delightful blend of Merlot and Cab Franc. Spanish Riojas from Montebuena and one from Beronia and a Bordeaux style blend from Craggy Range in New Zealand. There were also some very nice Cabernet Francs from the Finger Lakes and surprisingly my pick for Best Red Wine is from the Finger Lakes. At least new to me). So, here goes.

To combat these problems, he revitalized key vineyards with organic dirt buried in a cow horn he bought from a professor of biodynamics in France. During his time in the family business Raymond Boulard & Fils (founded in 1980) Francis became increasingly interested in viticulture. He also uses another organic compound to fight mildew.

Africa and daughter of Warwick founder Stan Radcliffe, is the force behind the famous Bordeaux blend, Trilogy, popularized Cabernet Franc, and was instrumental in launchng the Pinotage society so it is natural that these wines are consistent award winners (though there are other award winning red blends, and Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as well).

Mr. Allen takes me on a tour of the winery, and it is impeccably clean and pristine, with gravity fed presses and a small basket press to vinify their premium Bordeaux blends. Africa bordeaux blend constantia glen gus c.g. “Welcome!” says Gus C.G. Allen, an owner of Constantia Glen winery in Constantia, South Africa. News S.

Yes, one can imagine that most people think that a top wine chateau in Bordeaux is owned by a French aristocrat, yet the world has taken quite a turn since the days that this might have been the case. As this is France, wine is served as well – C’est le vie! “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?” Sunday: Dinner in a Chateau.

2004 2 stars France BordeauxLight blackberry color. Worn wet barrel wood on the nose, with some tantalizing musk and wet earth notes. Light bodied and dry on the palate, with tomato leaf, wild berries, stewed plums and some ripe-vegetative notes, but not at all green.

SIPPED: Bordeaux brands. Things you learn in the WSJ : Cahors is the only region of France where malbec is still grown. How big is your brand extension? Cheval Blanc, one of the wines in the LVMH stable, will include a Paris luxury hotel of the same name. Decanter.com ]. Oh my cot! SIPPED: diversity. SFGate ]. SIPPED: Beaujolais.

He had originally bought a case to commemorate the birth of his 2nd son, and I thought it was very generous of him to show up with this wonderful Bordeaux blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. The world of wine has been good to me. Ray O., Julien 2003. Thank you, Ray! Score: 98. Impressive.

not a "Bordeaux" blend but Zinfandel based, so you know it is spicy. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon round it all out, along with Petit Sirah and Merlot. Some excellent wines this week, an assortment of reds and whites from around the globe. Though diverse as a group, what unites them is their distinctive terroir. Social climber?

The 2009 Te Kahu is a Bordeaux style blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec. First, this is the first New Zealand red wine I have tasted in a least four years. The last was an unimpressive Pinot Noir that, along with some not so favorable press about NZ reds, kept me away from trying anymore.

Bordeaux style blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, & 10% Merlot.This was one of my few remaining wines I brought home for my visit to Keuka Lake in August. One full week of gorgeous weather in now over. got out of work tonight and walked into the chilly and rainy night. Glad I saved this one for Regional Wine Week.

Bordeaux France News axa chateau suiduiraut les lions de suduiraut les lions de suiduiraut pierre montegutGrapes in Ch Suduiraut's Press. Decanter magazine just reported that Chateau Suduiraut is launching a Sauternes for younger drinkers.

The tannin is just so elegant I catch myself thinking this is why people so love their Bordeaux. France Crosby Roamann napa Bordeaux 2006 2011 3 starsOur sauvignon blanc is coming along nicely! After picking we brought the fruit back to the winery and covered it with a little SO2 and a little dry ice to keep it cool. 2006 Ch.

The Cabernet Sauvignon was perfect with dinner, matching equally well with salmon as it did chicken and pork, and the elegant Sauvignon Blanc was very Graves like (a region in Bordeaux) with incredible richness on the palate. His family has owned vineyard property in France since the late 1600s. More About Bernard Portet.

Two years ago, I fell in love with their 2007 Cabernet Franc. Although I have tasted some awful good Cab Francs since, that one is still my favorite and may be the wine that finally convinced me that the Finger Lakes region is capable of producing some world class red wines. Our first stop was at Hunt Country Vineyards.

One of the traditional Bordeaux varietals, Malbec has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, this grape is among the "big six" for red wine grapes. The story in Argentina is quite the opposite. Malbec Argentina

With the end of the Prohibition profits, de Latour decided to embark on the quality route and went to France to find the best Frenchman for the job. I always relish the rare opportunity to taste a California wine from the 1970s, the era before rising temperatures and fruit bombs. In 1969, Beaulieu sold to Heublein; now it is owned by Diageo.

In re: Bordeaux 2010 futures: “The wines are actually great value and I hope that the very good results of last year will be confirmed this year.&# -Alain Juppé, Mayor of Bordeaux & French Foreign Minister [ decanter ]. Liv-Ex compiles a list estimating the 50 Bordeaux chateaus worth more than 50 million euros. BBC ].

Caught up with many old friends: Jane Anson, who writes about Bordeaux for Decanter and many other publications, spoke about her new book deal, Panos Kakaviatos spoke about his idea for a book, and I spoke to new friend Augustin V. Que about the Commanderie de Bordeaux. Fabulous opening dinner at Haut-Brion last night for the press.

Especially if you are in Bordeaux that is, since it is en fuego ! It’s weird that California and France appear to have flipped weather so far for 2011–there’s something you can talk about in your next elevator ride. Weather: it’s what you discuss in elevators or with the in-laws. Is it 2003 all over again?

Free, Christobal (a trained enologist) left his homeland to learn about winemaking in some of the most famousvineyards in the world, including Bordeaux, France (at Chateau Margaux in 2002),Barossa Valley, Australia (Rosemont Estates, also in 2002) and Napa Valley, California(Franciscan Estates in 2001). Kolye Reserve Syrah.

Does the above picture effectively showcase the "dream" of Southern France? Today the family's six estates produces many brands of wines at various price points, from affordable quality wines to single vineyard wines that represent an incredible value compared to Bordeaux or Hermitage. almost dainty. All three fabulous wines.

With all the hype about the Bordeaux campaign to pre-selling their 2010 wines, it made me think: surely there are more affordable, just as age-worthy alternatives out there. Cabernet franc grown on limestone from a top grower in Chinon. American wine Bordeaux wine picksAnd around $30 a bottle? It sells for under $30. Under $30.

85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc. 56% Cabernet Franc, 44% Merlot.Fabulous rich ripe fruit (more figs, ripe plum, spikes of blue fruit), with a long finish of sultry nuances of chocolate, tobacco, anise. Kudos to the Cheval Blanc staff, who set up bottles of each of the three wines on small tables.

The vintage was a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc with 70% new oak. Bordeaux Bordeaux En Primeur News Wine reviews brane-cantenac en primeur ReviewsDid any of you happen to read Neal Martin’s blog today on the eRobertParker.com site?

The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Peite Verdot and Malbec was again delightful. very nice Bordeaux style blend and great value at $ 21. Tonight was one of them nights when Shirley did not feel like cooking, I was not hungry and the NCAA Basketball National Championship was being played. California red blend

You might have noticed that it is a Bordeaux-shaped bottle," my friend said as he took the bag off of the bottle of 1998 Chateau Simone Palette Rouge. Some one said it was a Cabernet Franc. Sounded plausible, but it didn't remind me of the Cabernet Francs that I know from the Loire. It's possible, anyway. It's good fun.

This medley of five grapes is a cross blend of Bordeaux and Rhone varieties that includes 82% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Shiraz and aged for six months in oak. All round this is a very good value at $19.95 retail per bottle

tasted none of the Jenny and François Languedoc wines, almost none of the Rhône wines, none of their interesting Bordeaux selections, nothing from Italy, not one of Tony Coturri's California wines, etc. This is ripe but controlled and perfectly balanced, absolutely drinkable Cabernet Franc. These wines are worth a special search.

And we are the 4th largest wine producing nation behind France, Italy, and Spain. VinExpo takes place in Bordeaux this year June 19 - 23 -- I went two years ago and it was fabulous! Sergio Tovar and Klio Demetriou at NYC VinExpo event. The big news? Things are looking up for the industry despite the recession.

stars France Bordeaux 1998Deep ruby purple color with good brilliance, almost opaque. Took a while to open up. On the nose tight still: potpourri and minerality combined. Not as full and fruity as I remember, with tight lingering tannin on the finish, but really hard to put down. lot to like about merlot here.

have three Ravenscroft glasses, for example, that I use for Cabernet Franc and Syrah. replaced it one day before hosting a dinner in which I knew that an old Bordeaux would be served, but I have since broken another one. I have a lot of wine glasses, but they are mismatched, as I have broken many over the years.

also have become more interested in the wines of France. My best Rosé - Heron Hill Cabernet Franc Dry Rosé 2006. Although known primarily for white wines, the Finger Lakes does very well with Cab Franc and Lemberger and their red blends. The Pinnacle is a classic Bordeaux style blend. Still have to put together that list.

The Languedoc, located in the south of France, borders the Mediterranean between the Pyrenees and the Rhone Valley. Daniel could not join us for dinner, as he had to rush back to Bordeaux to taste at Chateau Pichon-Longueville the next day. Visiting Mas Belles Eaux. The Winery. We gather together in a single car to tour the vineyards.

After a very formal coffee and croissant breakfast, we were met by the energetic blonde Corinne Michot, who along with Marie-Louise Schÿler, Director of Communications, spent several weeks planning the extensive details of our very extensive trip to various AXA properties in France and Hungary. Visiting Pichon Longueville. The Cellar.

Yes, one can imagine that most people think that a top wine chateau in Bordeaux is owned by a French aristocrat, yet the world has taken quite a turn since the days that this might have been the case. As this is France, wine is served as well – C’est le vie! “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?&# The Cellar.

The lineup includes about six wines, red, white and rosé, all from France. He has the packaging made in Bordeaux and then dispatches a mobile bottling–er, boxing?–truck Wine in a box? Try wine in a crate. They are priced at about $40 for a three-liter box. Search for the wines at retail.). Are you gellin’?

An illustrated book for children that details the life of the vine and wine’s history back to Roman times will be appearing soon–in France. SIPPED: Bordeaux & Asia 1. SIPPED: Bordeaux & Asia 2. sequel to the popular Chinese TV show, “Cherish Our Love Forever,&# is now shooting on location in Bordeaux.

Enthusiasts of French wine often either love Burgundy or Bordeaux. The only catch: he’s just started importing Bordeaux. Here’s how Johnnes (right) describes his new venture, sourcing Bordeaux from outside the traditional négociant system. “My goal was to break away from the pack that is bashing Bordeaux.

Eric and his wife Deborah took a trip to Trepass Vineyards last year and returned raving about their wines, so I was really happy to unwrap this Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Franc is used for blending Bordeaux and other varietals in the Loire Valley, but is being seen more and more around the world

Getting time to clean out the old wine fridge. After two months of laying around, drinking coffee, tea, water and gatorade and laying off the good stuff I am beginning to feel the need for a long day of wine shopping, but the fridge is full and I will just have to do my part in making room for more. Here the grapes for Frascati are grown.

I love it when Shirley decides to experiment in the kitchen. It either means we end up going out to dinner or I am in for a special treat. don't always know where she gets her inspiration and last night I did not see any of her cookbooks on the counter, so that means she thought about this recipe while trimming her herb garden.

Winemakers notes: A classic Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon. 61% Cabernet Franc, 28% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. I don't often go with Shirley and Pam to the Saturday morning Central New York Regional Farmer's Market, but I made an exception today.

I've been holding out on the wine reviews until everything gets back to normal after my surgery. At present, my Cardiologist has OK'd 3-4 oz. of wine per day and, for me, that just don't cut it. do cheat a bit and I also skip some evenings. That is what happened with the first bottles I opened. little lighter bodied than what I'm used to in Zin.

Chateau Prieuré-Lichine In March of 2010, several Master of Wine students – myself included – were invited to visit several prestigious Chateaux in Bordeaux. Tags: Bordeaux Master of Wine News Chateau Prieure-Lichine It was planted during the 16 th century by a small community of Benediction monks.

An announcement states that reviewers James Molesworth and Bruce Sanderson will assume the duties for Bordeaux and Italy respectively. Given that Molesworth does not rate barrel samples, is the the end of the magazine’s participation in en primeurs, the system of selling Bordeaux wines two years before the arrive? Avalon wine ].

This man from Prague read Baudelaire and ended up in the south of France. He fell in love, drank Bordeaux left and came back, went to enoschool and met a few men who had a natural sensibility Andrea didn't know he shared. Because the story behind drive is compelling. Calek, too, gives me the, "It's not me, it's the terroir," bullshit.

Last March I posted a press release on a new collection of artisan wines in an innovative attractive new package. An international wine collection with six brands and ten items packaged in a new exciting premium 3L wine cask from the Octavin Home Wine Bar ™. The Chardonnay was not impressive. Definitely a good party wine.

you have been tasting a great Bordeaux of the fifties 2 years after its harvest you would not have bought it.I mean that if you just want a pleasant evening with a wine full of originality take a Clos Sacré ( sold as Vieux Clos in France ) it is great.If Would you like to see more reviewers noting alcohol levels? Make the experiment.

With May and New York Riesling month coming to close soon, it is safe to say that I tasted more Riesling this month than any one year in my life. The hard part was deciding which ones I would post on the blog. After this article I will post once more on a NY Riesling and may list all those I have had. Both were opened with a BBQ chicken dinner.

Unfortunately the dinner conversation revolved around investment grade Bordeaux and the rise of Hong Kong's merchant princes, the alleged failure of American wines to pair with food, and the "stunning" 2009 Bordeaux vintage. Tags: 2004 Champagne 1997 2000 France USA Bordeaux 3 stars Flawed 1982 1978 Napa Valley 2002

This past Monday evening was a first for me on-line. Because of my work schedule and Shirley's extra long 'honey-do' list I never have the chance to do a tweet up on Twitter or follow a wine party on Facebook. You can add comments or photos or just sit back, relax, read what others are having and just sip away on your own wine.

This past weeks edition of the Syracuse New Times, a weekly alternative newspaper published in Syracuse, New York, contained an interesting article on Finger Lakes Riesling. Gary noted four wineries, one of which I vaguely remember from an article written by Evan Dawson for the New York Cork Report. Sipping later was delightful.

To continue Riesling month here in New York, I wanted to find something other than my favorites from the Finger Lakes region. Doing so seemed almost impossible. Other than ordering on line, it is very difficult to find New York wines other than Finger Lakes and Adirondack wineries in the local shops. Enough history.

Vin de table lies at the bottom of the administrative heap in France: it’s derided, dirt cheap and sold in supermarkets by the flagon. Paradoxically, however, producers who dare to do something different are all-too-often ending up in this undifferentiated tier. in the one I tasted last week.

Just finished watching the movie "Avatar" while sipping on my first Riesling of the summer. Finger Lakes Riesling of course. This month is Riesling month in New York and this will be the first of many I'll enjoy over the next 30 days. The 2008 Red Tail Ridge semi-dry Riesling was suggested by my sister-in-law. This is now one of her favorites.

We was supposed to have flown from New Orleans to France, but he said something about a Volcano and he couldn't fly. When I asked why Syrah would work if a Bordeaux wouldn't, Peter said that Syrah is very similar to Cabernet in structure, but far more versatile with food. The other night my friend Peter came over for dinner. alcohol!),

Not too many decades ago, nefarious producers and negotiants used inexpensive wine from the south of France to add volume to Pinot Noir from Burgundy. Guests at the 21 Club. Did you know that the U.S. is the second-largest export market for Champagne, behind the United Kingdom? Over 20 million bottles were shipped to the U.S. in 2004 alone.

just returned from Bordeaux where I had attended En Primeur, a week long tasting for international fine wine journalists to taste the new 2009 vintage. The vineyard area is 90 hectares (222 acres) and the grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 5%. Henri Lurton. It has been an easy vintage.

Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. few of the issues are for how long and where. Of course my choice would be Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley or Russian River Valley, the home of some of the best wines in the world. Oh, I'm sorry, did I leave out Paso Robles, Lodi, Central Coast or Livermore Valley.

" exclaimed the glamorous Florence Cathiard, who, with her husband Daniel, owns Smith Haut Lafitte in Bordeaux. To set the scene, we were at a very elegant party at the Academie Du Vin de Bordeaux, and I was sipping a glass of 1920 Chateau Montrose (still racy with generous though somewhat faded fruit after a near century).

So here I am in Bordeaux the Sunday before the beginning of En Primeur, where journalists will sample the new 2009 vintage. As is the custom during this week, journalists are hosted by Chateaux all around Bordeaux. Jean-Jacques & Florence Dubourdieu. I quite agree. But wait! What was Jean-Jacques doing here?! The 16.5

I'm leaving Chile(till later) and heading over to California to try a few more Zin's. I'm starting to surprise myself with what I am finding with Zinfandel and also a bit disappointed that I wasted so many years with such a limited selection or narrow palate. Deep dark fruit aromas with some cherry. Hey, you're never too old to learn.

This is slightly rustic Cabernet Franc. This wine is 90% Merlot from Bordeaux. On a recent trip to San Diego my interest in Bordeaux was piqued, and if David Lillie says he has a couple of excellent and cheap Bordeaux wines, I'll try them. Is it possible to drink great wine on a daily basis if you're not rich? or $13.50

Jamesport Vineyards 2005 Melange de Trois Bordeaux blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Wölffer Estates 2006 Fatalis Fatum 42% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 27.5% Clovis Point 2007 Archaeology 56% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Syrah, whew!

This is the third of the Carmenere wines I tasted this month. As I stated in my previous two articles, Carmenere is one of the wines I've pushed aside in the past, but have placed on a list to re-examine in 2010. The first two left me with mixed feelings about the wine. did enjoy this with some Muenster and Dubliner cheese. It'll be fun!!!

Nearly an hour's drive from the modern city of Bordeaux is the castle-like structure of this 2nd growth winery that was built by Pierre des Mesures in 1661. Tags: Wine Education 2009 Bordeaux chATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA cos d'estournel ean-Guillaume Prats rauzan segla Gorgeous sunny weather is this beautiful city is always a treat.

It's been a few years since I tasted Carmenere. If I remember right, it was a take it or leave it, nothing special, too many other fine wines, don't shop for wine. My last review confirmed that feeling, but in a very serious attempt to expand a lazy palate I purchased a few different labels to compare. The first was disappointing.

Wish I had a nice Canadian wine tonight so I could toast the Canadian Olympic Hockey Team on their winning of the Gold medal. am not an avid hockey fan, but I do watch occasionally and tonight enjoyed one of the best ever games. Instead, I uncorked an Arboleda Carmenère 2006 from the Colchagua Valley of Chile. Bring on the steaks!!! Wine Acidity: 5.31

Think my taste buds are back. I've been having a few problems with red wines since finishing some prescribed meds a few weeks ago. No matter what was tried I was getting a very musty taste. opened a few old reliables thinking there must have been some bad bottles in the rack, but they turned out to be the same. Bogle Winery 2007. Great value!!

our flight arrived too late for this, so arrived in time to hear Frances Mayes, author of "Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life" speak about her book. so on my previous post I mentioned I have been coming here for years to catch up with fellow professionals throughout the world. Thursday - today - was also very dynamic.

Tasting this wine takes me back to the excitement I had tasting the newly released 1986 Bordeaux. John Gilman, author of the newsletter A View from the Cellar , weighs in today with his thoughts on Mayacamas Vineyards. Needless to say, it is a rather impressive and exciting mélange of flavors and aromas. 2015-2050. 2017-2050. 2020-2060.

One of the great things about social networking is that you often get in contact with friends and classmates from a time when all was great, life was fun and we were all going to live forever. was reminded of just that this past week as I chatted with an old friend and High School classmate from the mid-60's. Here's what I learned.

Sometimes when you least expect it, you open what may becomes your new favorite bottle of wine. Tonight I opened one of my remaining bottles of Finger Lakes wine purchased at my last tour in December. An Atwater Estate Vineyards , Cabernet-Merlot 2007. blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. Can't do much better than that. Alcohol: 13.0%

Big break in weather today here in Central New York. Temperatures will reach about 30F. Must be the annual January thaw! To celebrate I figured to open one of my usually reserved for warm weather whites. My choice is one that was recently purchased at Lakewood Vineyards on Seneca Lake at the December 'Deck the Halls" event. 2007 Riesling.

Grapes from Napa, Sonoma and El Dorado make up this Claret (or English Bordeaux) blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc. very generous finish displays itself via a robust rich texture and silky tannins. 13% alcohol and in the $15-20 range. Very nice.

Somewhere among my 50 New Year's resolutions (99.9% failure rate) was to leave my wine comfort zone more often as I continue to expand my trapped palate. To do so, I will have to taste, I mean drink, more wines that I never tried or wines I just never liked. So, to start off the new year I opened one of my least favorite wines, Zinfandel.

Italian wines only in my rack until I discovered Rioja and Bordeaux and California Cab/Sauvs. New favorites are the Cabernet Franc, Lemberger (Blaufrankisch) and Syrah's from the Finger Lakes. What an exciting year this has been for Why Wine Blog and for me personally in my quest to further my knowledge of wine.

Eric Asimov serves up a meaty post on the shuffling of the Bordeaux wine trade. SIPPED: Bordeaux. Driven by sales of red Bordeaux, which country saw a fifteen-fold increase in imports from France during 2002 – 2008? SIPPED: upgrading label info? SPIT: bling champagne. SIPPED: solitude. Tasting Room ]. The Pour ].

Tags: 2 stars France Bordeaux 2006 1 star 2001 Champagne 1993 Napa Valley

Winemakers Notes: Syrah has found an ideal home in the Finger Lakes , where our climate mimics France's Rhone Valley, where the grape produces some of the finest wines in the world. Syrah has always been one to those wines I could take or leave it. Almost all that I had ever tasted were the Shiraz from Australia. From that day on I was a fan.

This has been one fantastic year of enlightenment for me when it comes to all things wine. Believe I may do a year end article on the subject. If I do, I will have to include the German grape, Dornfelder as one of the highlights. Dornfelder is a cross between Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe grapes. It is the 3rd most planted red wine grape in Germany.