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Visit to Cite du Vin, Bordeaux, France

The Cite du Vin is one of Bordeaux's most popular tourist attractions. Cite du Vin was opened in 2016 and it the most visited tourist attraction in Bordeaux. It is an interactive museum all about wine. It not only talks about Bordeaux wine but wines from all around the world and cover everything to do with wine including how it is made and how to smell wine. It is around 23 Euros for adult entry but I think it is worth it. You could spend anywhere from 2-5 hours there depending on how interested in you are in trying all the interactive exhibits. The museum visit ends on the rooftop where you get a free glass of wine and a stunning view of Bordeaux. For more information about this museum, please see their website at https://www.laciteduvin.com/en

Great selection of wines from Wine Victoria (Australia wine region)

Penfolds Portfolio Tasting at Boulevard Restaurant, Vancouver

Tasting Castello di Ama 2022 Montebuoni Chianti Classico Riserva at Locanda di Pietracupa, Tuscany

Extensive Visit to Ricasoli Winery, Gaiole, Chianti Classico, Italy

Ricasolil is the oldest winery in Italy and one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the world, with winemaking roots dating back to 1141. Ricasoli owns abou 1,200 hectares of property include almost 240 hectares of vineyards and 26 of olive groves. Brolio Castle, where the winery is located, was originally purchased by the noble family of Ricasoli in 1141. It was in their family for many generations but in the 1960s, ti was sold to Seagrams. After a number of ownership changes, the current and 32nd Baron, Baron Francesco Ricasoli reacquired the castle in 1993, He then revamped the entire vineyard, modernized production and mapped the entire vineyard site. He found 19 different soil variations comprised of 5 different soils. These soil variations produced different characteristics from Sangiovese grown there. Baron Bettino Ricasoli is credited with establishing the Chianti formula in 1872. Bettino eventually became the Prime Minister of a unified Italy. The original formu

Winery visit at Castello di Monsanto, San Donato, Chianti Classico, Italy

Interview with Matilde Pepi, Brand Ambassador for Ricasoli Wines

This is a collection of interviews I had with Matilde Pepi at Ricosoli winery. Please see my upcoming video where I go through their portfolio of wines, the Brolio Castle and my entire visit at the winery.

Winery visit at Isole e Olena, San Donato, Chianti Classico, Italy

Winery visit at Castello di Ama, Gaiole, Chianti Classico, Italy

Message to my British Columbia viewers and subscribers about Italian wines

Having a schiachiatta and spritzer at Il Bussolotto, Florence, Italy

Winery tour at Badia a Coltibuono, Gaoile, Chianti Classico, Italy

A true food & destination restaurant in the heart of Chianti Classico: Locanda di Pietracupa.

Owned by 2 couples, they serve Michelin quality food with home style service. Perfect destination if you are visiting wineries as they have rooms here for B&B. @locandadipietracupa #chianticlassico

The time to get into Chianti Classico wines is now!

Winery visit at Castello di Volpaia, Radda, Chianti Classico, Italy

September 2026 Trophy Wine Night

Winery visit at Castello di Querceto, Greve, Italy

Bordeaux Trophy Wine Night - September 14, 2026

Another great night of wine drinking when some of my regular friends and subscribers are in town. Featured in the video are: Veuve Clicquot 1990 Cave Privee Krug 172nd Edition NV Champagne Chateau Haut Brion 2014 Blanc Chateau Pavie 2001 Chateau La Lagune 1995 Chateau Haut Brion 1982 Dominus 1994

Winery visit at Castello Vicchiomaggio, Greve, Chianti Classico, Italy

Wine Tasting at Fontodi Winery, Panzano, Chianti, Italy

Summary of my visit to Castello di Brolio owned by Barone Ricasoli

This is a must see stop in @chianticlassico #winetour #chianticlassico

Visit to Barone Ricasoli, Chianti Classico, Italy

At Castello di Brolio with Matilde Pepi tasting Ricosoli 2010 Brolio

Enjoying a glass of wine at Cite du Vin, Bordeaux, France