I have a Bordeaux Wine Confession to make about Croix St. Georges and dinner at Angelus in my St. Emilion Visit Monday June 23 Located next to Le Pin and other prime real estate in Pomerol, since 2000 Croix St. Georges has been on fire! Close to 100% Merlot with a dollop of Cabernet Franc,
2007 Bordeaux wine pricing difficulties, the Libourne open air market and lunch with the folks from Grape Radio Sunday June 22 I had a blast at the Libourne open air market this morning. I love it! It is so French. Cheese, meat, fruit, fish, bread, everything you need for the kitchen. But being an American,
Canon La Gaffeliere, Jonathan Maltus wine, dinner with the infamous Jeffrey Davies and Valandraud goes Vertical! Sunday, June 22 No rest for the weary. Or is that wicked? I’ve been much too busy to find time to be wicked, so weary it is. The day started off bright and early with a visit to Canon La Gaffeliere
A medal for moi! After a busy day Tasting Bordeaux wine , it was time to dress for a dinner. I was not told where we were going. All I knew was, wear a suit and tie and be ready. Before the trip, a good friend of mine demanded I send a resume to attend
An amazing day in Pomerol Friday, June 20 The day started at La Conseillante with Jean-Michel Laporte for a look at the three current vintages and a taste of the second Bordeaux wine of La Conseillante, Duo, produced for the first time in 2007. It was interesting comparing 2006 La Conseillante with 2005. 2005 is
Clos Fourtet, Clos St. Martin, Troplong Mondot and L’Ami Louis in Bordeaux! Thursday June 19 This morning is a picture perfect day in the vineyards. The sun is shining and it is already hot at 9 in the morning. Tomorrow, and the next day it is going to get even better. What could be better right
