The History of Domaine de Trevallon
Very interesting history of Domaine de Trevallon as told by Eloi Durrbach.
The Seven Minute Guide to Understanding Wine
Gary Vaynerchuk tells all you need to know about buying wine: the most important rule of thumb...Château Latour
Previous to the 2011 vintage in Bordeaux, it had been a mixed few months of intermittent rain and sun, a good year overall but unlikely to excite in the way 2009 and 2010 have.
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Le Pin
On a recent visit to Bordeaux I went through Pomerol to see who had started harvesting, it was the 12th of September (2011) so about time for the merlot to come in but this year the growing season had been very advanced, up to a month ahead of usual so it was interesting too see what stage the winemakers were at.
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Borat’s Guide to Wine Tasting
This always makes me laugh, from the film Borat.
Gerard Basset MW MS – International Wine Challenge Personality of the Year 2010
Charles Chevallier gives decanter.com an exclusive first look at the Bordeaux 2009 vintage at Chateau Lafite.
Making a wine barrel at C Gillet Cooperage
*Come on a Wine & Food Tour with us!* --- The making of a wine barrel at C Gillet Cooperage.
Chateau Yquem (part 1), Sauternes, Sandrine Garbay interview
Interview with Sandrine Garbay the chief winemaker and cellar master (maitre de chai).
Chateau Latour – a preview of the 2009 vintage
Take a look at how the 2009 Bordeaux vintage is progressing at Chateau Latour.