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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 …

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 …

Staying in the city of Bordeaux

Bordeaux is not just a wine region, it is a bustling commercial city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Since receiving UNESCO status …