Where Does Semillon Wine Come From? The most prestigious Semillon is, ironically, not labeled as such. For Bordeaux Blanc, or white Bordeaux, it is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Among the white grape vines at Château Haut-Brion–one of the five esteemed First Growths, ...
Merlot shines in France, especially in the southwest region of Bordeaux, where its wines are highly sought after. It’s the dominant grape in the blends of theRight Bank, specifically the appellations of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. There, the grape thrives in clay and limestone soils and is ...
Cabernet Franc is a grape variety that's as deeply tied to France as any of the other well-known greats, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Depending on the region, Cabernet Franc is likely to be used as either a blending partner or as the key component. InBordeaux, it is one of...
Shelving is typically for standard Bordeaux-sized bottles, and not created for larger ones like Champagne, Burgundy or larger Cali Cabs which can cause scratching of those labels. Temperature precision can also vary, with larger fluctuations being common. For casual drinkers looking to store a ...
"Jean-Yves Peron is a total badass, I was blown away by the complexity that skin contact brings to those Alpine varieties he makes. Jean-Yves studied in Bordeaux and he's a natural winemaker. He likes structure in the context of natural wine, and you really taste that in his orange wi...
What Do Wine Tannins Taste Like? Tannin in wine adds both bitterness and astringency, as well as complexity. It is most commonly found in red wine, although some white wines have tannin too (from aging in wooden barrels or fermenting on skins). Need an example? Put a wet tea bag on yo...
What does dry Furmint taste like? This well-made dry Furmint has a complex bouquet of citrus flowers, apple blossom and freshly cut white peach. In the mouth, there are flavors ofpeach, pineapple and passion fruitthat dance on your tongue before the crisp acidic finish. ...
So just how does Sauternes taste? Like heaven.Full sweetness is balanced with a touch of acidity and golden fruit like peaches and apricots drizzled in honey. A nutty flavor gives way to a finish that lasts for up to a few minutes. ...
This Bordeaux blend has a celebratory nose, like eating a slice of birthday cake in a comfortable armchair. Cherries, blackberries, vanilla, spice and leather emerge on the palate, alongside candied orange peel and dark chocolate, with herbs and soil at the end. There’s a lot of room to ...
, Paris (including another visit to the Parc Asterix which the kids loved), Madrid, Vic-Fezensac, Helsinki,London(including a great trip with the family to visit Harry Potter’s studios), San Sebastian,Málaga, Wijchen, Rijswijk, The Hague, Waterloo,Reims, Saint-Quentin, Poitiers, Bordeaux…...