One of the most fabulous things about Vinexpo in Bordeaux is that the Chateaux put on some very creative and fun events. Bordeaux News baron de brane brane-cantenac elizabeth videalam invited to hear the famous opera singer Elizabeth Vidal sing at Chateau-Cantenac (second growth) in Margeaux. So why a musical evening? Very exciting! MORE >>

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. MORE >>

The second, I enjoyed with my daughter's roasted organic free range chicken and some fabulous roasted potato fingerlings. 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. Dornfelder is a cross between Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe grapes. MORE >>

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% MORE >>

Jean-Robert Pitte former director of the Sorbonne and author of Bordeaux-Burgundy said it will show students that it wine is “a pleasure, good for their health and part of their national heritage.&#. What a crazy week in wine news! You’d think it was April Fool’s week. You can learn wine too,&# said the author of the study. MORE >>