The Chateau Clinet Bordeaux is from the Pomerol appellation in the Bordeaux region of south-western France. recently received a sample bottle of the 2004 Chateau Clinet. I am finally getting around to trying French wines. have heard that they do make some remarkable red wines. That was, what now feels like, a long time ago. MORE >>

From the Columbia and Walla Walla Valley in Oregon comes this tasty blend made from 35% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 14% Syrah. Full disclosure: This bottle was a complimentary sample for Vigna Uva Vino from Firesteed Cellars It is aged for 9 months in French oak barrels before blending. MORE >>

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? The Raneys will consult as well as spend more time in France. The Tour de France is, in many ways, a rolling promotion for France’s regions. MORE >>

Various wine blobbers have dubbed it “ten buck Tom&# after trying samples. “The wine itself costs considerably more but thanks to widespread discounting in the industry today, we were able to source this Pinot Noir from prime vineyards in the Languedoc region of France.&#. and a $9.99 price tag. MORE >>

About a year ago I went to France to meet my friends Peter and Tista. Although they were certainly as tired and probably as hungover as I was, Peter and Tista valiantly agreed to sample one of the local wines alongside their lunch. The plan was to spend a few days in Burgundy and then a few more in Champagne. Off I went. MORE >>