The Petit Verdot wines are good, but not outstanding. 'A celebrity in Bordeaux and throughout the wine world, Professor Denis Dubourdieu has been Professor of Oenology at the University of Bordeaux since 1987. Each year at En Primeur, he gives a welcome talk to journalists and members of the trade about the previous vintage. MORE >>

From 95% cabernet sauvignon, with 3% merlot and 2% petit verdot.makes me think they should add 2% petit verdot to the final blend of the 2008, in an attempt to recreate the longevity of the sweetness here. This wine put the 1989 to shame. Oppulently opaque, but this is most likely mature. Still delicious. underneath. MORE >>

2006 Cullen Mangan Malbec Petit Verdot Merlot – Margaret River. 2006 Giant Steps Harry’s Monster Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc – Yarra Valley. Winery owner Justine Henschke holds bottle next to WA Susan Barros. to look up all the regions, soils, climates and producers! How do the wines taste? MORE >>

liked them all, yet in my limited tasting time I really responded to the uQamata 2009 from Stellenbosch in South Africa, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Verdot. was also surprised to find that I enjoyed the Marsanne Roussanne blend from Saint-Peray (Fleur de Roc 2009) more than the 100% Marsanne. MORE >>

It's an icon, just like the wines which include Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. "This looks like the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco" I exclaim, coming upon the incredible structure that rises from out of nowhere in the Maremma wilderness. Hand harvesting rules, along with indigenous yeast. MORE >>