When I’m looking for unusual wines or rare grape varieties, I prefer to shop our local Coop grocery store. Owned by shoppers and workers, the Coop stocks a good selection of non-mainstream wines – organic and biodynamic wines or those made with natural yeast and minimal sulfur or other additions. This week at the Coop, […]
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Forget Cabernet Sauvignon. Forget Merlot. If you’re looking for a deep and intense red wine, Mourvèdre is the choice for you. Mourvèdre loves, loves, loves the heat and arid, well-drained, sandy marl and limestone soils of Bandol, in the southern part of Provence, France. Bordered by the Rhône River to the west and Côte d’Azur
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“Proud ambassadors of the new generation, the three young women of Larrivet Haut-Brion, led by Emilie, are committed to consolidating the foundations of this harmonious and long-lasting family business, while cultivating a touch of madness without moderation.” Château Larrivet Haut-Brion “A touch of madness without moderation” – how intriguing! What does that actually mean? In
Larrivet Haut-Brion: A place for women in traditional Bordeaux (#Winophiles) Read More »
Holiday season is here! Time for those special foods and the wine to pair with them. But before you reach for that top-shelf Pauillac or Saint-Émilion to grace your festive table, you may want to consider a lower-priced alternative. The huge Bordeaux wine region of southwest France has 60 appellations and five classification systems. Some
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Holiday season is almost here! Time for those special foods and the wine to pair with them. Whatever the size of your guest list, holiday meals beg for high-quality wine. This is the time of year when we typically spend a few extra dollars to add the “wow” factor to festive family gatherings. But before
Bordeaux on a budget: Let’s share ideas for the holidays (#winophiles) Read More »
