Everyday Bordeaux values
The good news is that inexpensive, everyday Bordeaux wines are widely available in the US, ranging from under $10 to $25. The …
Is Bordeaux still relevant in today’s global wine market?
Today’s global wine is market is in net oversupply, but in specific markets, it is still growing. The US is the world’s leading …
A sampling of Bordeaux blancs
Last week I tasted through quite a lot of wine in Bordeaux! Here are some of the whites which show the range …
World benchmark sauvignon blanc
While consumers discover the range of alternative white wines, sauvignon blanc remains truly one of the world’s greatest varietal wines and is still one …
Sweet and savory pairings to try
The last two times I visited Sauternes, the sweet wine appellation in Bordeaux, I was treated to wine pairings with savory foods. …
Dining in the city of Bordeaux
If you are travelling to Bordeaux, you probably love food and wine. Some of the specialties of Bordeaux given its proximity to …
Hospitality with a feminine touch
Wine tourism is important in developing brand awareness for a wine region and its producers’ wines. It also generates a lot of …
2009 Bordeaux harvest
October 6th. Napa, CA 71 degrees, Bordeaux, France 84 degrees. Since arriving on Sunday, the weather has been almost uncomfortably warm. In …
The evolution of Chablis
Chablis, the home of the original un-oaked chardonnay, has always been near the upper limits of vine-growing at the 48th parallel. It …
William Fevre Chablis
The chardonnay wines of Chablis are pure, precise wines, unburdened by the use of new oak. Among the best winemakers in Chablis …