In the Southern portion of Bordeaux there’s a gorgeous area known as Sauternes. This AOC (highly classified appellation or region) is known primarily for lush, full bodied, sweet delicious dessert wines, made from the grape Sémillon, known by the name Sauternes. The perfect place to start your wine travels if you want to taste world […]
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Everyone has an image of Miami, the one seen in movies or on TV, in shows like Miami Vice, it’s a poppurri of glitz, glam and grit. But the real Miami, the one that locals enjoy is much more laid back. Small intimate neighborhoods with very different characteristics make up the unique fabric of the
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So thrilled to have been invited to join the “Wine Makers Harvest Dinner” seated next to Wine Maker Dan Smith, and his new bride. Dan has been with Villa San Juliet for the last 7 years (owned by Mega Celebrity Nigel Lythgoe) Villa San-Juliette produces Bordeaux and Rhône-style wines from the Estrella District in Paso
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The 1976 Paris judgement was the blowing crush heard around the world, ok at least in the wine world. California wines beat out French wines in a competition held not only in France, but by French judges. Quelle horreur! (Oh the horror!) Even today there is still a friendly rivalry of France Vs. California, which
Did the 1976 “Judgement of Paris” really matter? Read More »
