| |
 Bordeaux + France
+ Petit Verdot
|
27 articles |
| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | | VIGNA UVA VINO JANUARY 10, 2010 Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Black Label Claret 2007 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. | | | | | | | | |
| -
A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012  Visiting Tenuta dell ‘Ornellaia
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. Isn't this art incredibly gorgeous? News Tuscany ornellaia tuscan MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011  Chateau Leoville Poyferre St. Julien 2003
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! MORE >> -
DR. VINO | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009  Dominus Estate, Napa Valley – photo post
Christian Moueix, an owner of Chateau Petrus and a leading negociant house in Bordeaux, purchased a share of property in the 1983 with a goal of making “French-style wine in a Napa terroir with a Bordeaux spirit,&# according to my guide. I’ve wanted to visit the Dominus Estate in Napa since it was built in 1997. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011  Visiting Constantia Glen in South Africa
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. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011  Suhru Red 2007 Long Island
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 MORE >>
- Visiting Professor Dubourdieu and Chateau Reynon A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010
- 1989 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello SLAKED | WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009
- TAKING THE STRESS OUT AND BRINGING IN THE FUN TO HOLIDAY WINE SHOPPING EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008
- Wines for the New (Jewish) Year UNDER $30 WINE TASTING GUY | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
- NorCal day 2: Sonoma WINE TASTING GUY | MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008
- Day in Napa WINE TASTING GUY | SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008
- Polaner tasting standouts WINE TASTING GUY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008
- "Today's Bordeaux" tasting event WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008
- Kosher Wine Extravaganza - Unusual (but gooood) wines WINE TASTING GUY | SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008
- Skurnik Tasting - my favorites (finally) WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
- Alto Adige Wines Grand Tasting WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008
- Italian Wine tasting (Sicily) & Pizza WINE TASTING GUY | SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2008
- Blind Tasting: Bordeaux Varietals Part 2 BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2007
- WBW 34 - Washington State Cabernet BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2007
- 1999 ORLANDI CONTUCCI PONNO LIBURNIO EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008
- Great deal on the 2002 Monte Bello in magnum. SLAKED | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008
| |
