so I will be in Bordeaux in a few weeks to attend En Primeur. At the same time, Sopexa showed "Today's Bordeaux 2010" which is a selection of 100 Classic, Contemporary, Affordable wines. On that 2008 trip I was invited to stay at the winery's gorgeous chateau in Entre du Mers. Sopexa JoLynn Howe (right). met the owner J.F MORE >>

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. Many fault the old, infected wooden vats for the loss of the wine's quality, which may be why so many wineries are using stainless steel today. Chateau Rauzan Segla. MORE >>

One of the benefits of being a Master of Wine student is an "introductory" trip to Bordeaux, where students have the opportunity to meet the winemakers and learn more about the region. In a n ideal world, I could have spent the day taking detailed tasting notes for each wine (we tried them blind, then discussed). Chateau LaGrange. MORE >>

What drives Bordeaux prices? END OF AN ERA : Patrick Campbell sells Laurel Glen winery in Sonoma to Bettina Sichel. tasting sized poursSIPPED: a new meaning for, “wine, down the hatch!&# [ source via reddit]. SIPPED: skulduggery. vinography ]. SPIT: scores. post on the Liv-Ex blog suggests a change from scores to brands. MORE >>

An announcement states that reviewers James Molesworth and Bruce Sanderson will assume the duties for Bordeaux and Italy respectively. Further, “The wines will be reviewed in our standard blind-tastings in the company’s New York office.&# Tags: tasting sized pours wine writing SPIT: en primeur scores? SIPPED: new owners. MORE >>