The 2010 Bordeaux harvest for the red wines at Chateau Haut Brion began September 8. On that date, they started picking the fruit from the youngest Merlot vines. This always takes place before they start working with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc as Merlot develops first. The Merlot crop took less than a week to
Chateau Fonroque in St. Emilion has been working their Bordeaux wine vineyards using Biodynamic techniques. They started their 2010 Fonroque Biodynamic Harvest, September 27th.  This date was much earlier than most of the other properties in St. Emilion. Alain Moueix explains why. “One of the effect of biodynamic is the earlier ripening of the grape
The Wine Spectator just released a new app for the iPhone. And it’s free! According to The Wine Spectator, this is just the first of many applications they are releasing. They will be rolling out additional products in the future. This iPhone app is called the “VintageChart+.” The “VintageChart+” is a simple application granting wine lovers
Coq a Vin is one of our favorite dishes to make at home. And it’s easy to make too. Plus it pairs with almost any wine.
 Robert Parker goes Mobile Robert Parker APP, the world’s most famous wine writer and critic has made it easy for readers to use his buying tips with his just released product, “The 3 W’s of Wine.” “The 3 W’s of Wine” stands for  What grape variety, Where the wine is from and When did the vintage take place. This
 Philippe Dhalluin at Chateau Mouton Rothschild has been on a roll since he started with the company in time for the 2004 vintage. For my palate, the 2006 Mouton Rothschild (The first year Philippe was allowed to call all the shots) remains the best Bordeaux wine he’s produced yet. Like all great vintners, regardless