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June Wine Reviews: Magic in Bordeaux and 2 Captivating Champagnes
As it turns out, Bordeaux is home to some of my favorite wines. A week before leaving for France, I had a mental breakdown. I felt like a total imposter. I could feel parts of my French language skills slipping away, I felt alone and uninspired, I was going through a phase of burnout, and […]
by Katie20 viewswinewine-reviewsbordeauxchampagnewine-recommendation - news
The Week in Zinfandel (6/9/25)
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers!
by Tom Lee24 viewsbordeauxrandom-musingsonce-futurezinfandel - news
Dreaming of Bordeaux? Must-Do Wine & Food Tours in 2025
If Bordeaux isn’t already on your 2025 travel list, it should be. This world-renowned wine capital is more than just a paradise for wine lovers — it’s a dream destination for anyone who loves great food, stunning landscapes, and immersive experiences. So, what should you do in Bordeaux in 2025? Here’s your guide to the... View Article The post Dreaming of Bordeaux? Must-Do Wine & Food Tours in 2025 appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
by Johanna22 viewsask-wineristbordeauxfoodie-experiencesbespoke-wine-toursbest-wineschateaux - news
Chateau Langoa Barton 2001
Is this the vinous equivalent of that old, comfortable, slightly moth eaten woollen cardigan at the back of your closet? An evocative nose - but odd (compared to what I’ve been drinking recently, which is not claret) - camphor and leather to open, a curious fusty perfume, it's only later that I find any fruit - more plum than black currant. Very savoury, long and fine tannins, leafy, mature, dense, meaty and inky. Quite suave. Riddled with brettanomyces, but likeable. On blind tasting - I've been reading Andy Clark's book - 'The Experience Machine' , it's about the idea that our brains operate as predictive machines. Our expectations (coloured by our conditioning) determine how we interpret sensory signals. . . For instance - I sniff at a blinded white wine - a hint of grass and green, it's very sharp in the mouth, medium bodied. . . I think, automatically and lazily - semillon. . . which makes me cautiously reflect every time I think semillon it ends up being a riesl
by noreply@blogger.com (Edward)16 views2001bordeauxcabernet-sauvignonfrancelearning-how-to-taste-wine - news
Wine and Dine: Top Destinations for Wine Lovers
Exploring the world of wine is a journey that blends the pleasure of tasting exquisite wines with the beauty of the regions where they are produced. The worldwide wine industry is anticipated to expand by 4.35% between 2024 and 2028, culminating in a market valuation of $215.7 billion. This success is owed to its widespread appeal... View Article The post Wine and Dine: Top Destinations for Wine Lovers appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
by Johanna20 viewsask-wineristargentinabordeauxdouro-valleyfranceitaly - news
The 5 Best Wine Tours in Europe for a Girls’ Trip
Looking for the ultimate girl’s trip in Europe? How about combining laughter, adventure, and amazing wine? From the elegant vineyards of France to the sunny hills of Spain, we have prepared a list of some perfect tours for bonding with your besties while sipping on some of the finest wines in the world. Grab your... View Article The post The 5 Best Wine Tours in Europe for a Girls’ Trip appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
by Johanna20 viewsask-wineristwine-travelbest-winesbordeauxchateauxengland - news
Autumnal Food Paring Partner: Bordeaux
With a crisp chill in the morning air and fallen leaves underfoot, it’s time to retreat from the garden for the comforting flavours of autumn in the kitchen. Squash, mushrooms, beetroot, celeriac, blackberries, apples and pears are all coming into season – beautiful earthy flavours that invite long, slow cooking and deep, satisfying red wine […]
by Caroline Tanner22 viewsl-s-postautumnbordeauxfood-and-wine-pairing - news
The Emperor’s New Clothes – and a humbler offer
Neal Martin’s latest article on the Vinous website is timely and, in a most measured and reasonable way, lays out how an apparently well-motivated individual is capable of making all the right noises about quality of wine and how to achieve it, so that the back story sounds plausible, while marketing it entirely on price. […]
by Charles Lea19 viewsl-s-post2022-bordeaux-en-primeurbordeauxclos-manouneal-martin - news
Summer Drinking Series: White Bordeaux
We’re diving into the Lea & Sandeman cellars to find the perfect wines for your glass this summer. Chances are, if you’re thinking about buying Bordeaux at the moment, you’re probably planning to open it in 5-10 years’ time. Or at least squirreling a bottle away ‘for a rainy day’, when temperatures have dropped and […]
by Caroline Tanner22 viewsl-s-postbordeauxsauvignon-blancsemillonsummer-drinking-serieswhite-bordeaux - news
Day 4 – Bordeaux 2022 Tour
Angus Barcroft from our private clients team gives us an insight into day four of Bordeaux en primeur tastings: Day 4 Today we had another early start that saw us heading up the D2 road for a day of tasting along the left bank in Saint-Julien, Pauillac & Saint-Estèphe. The word of the day that […]
by Angus Barcroft19 views2022-bordeaux-en-primeurl-s-postbordeauxen-primeurfine-winefrance - news
Day 3 – Bordeaux 2022 Tour
Tom Lorimer from our private clients team takes us through the third day on the road in Bordeaux: Day 3 A fairly straightforward itinerary for the team today: work out how to open boot the on our over-designed hire car, mop-up the rest of the right bank, and then head north to start tackling the […]
by Tom Lorimer20 views2022-bordeaux-en-primeurl-s-postbordeauxen-primeurfine-winefrance - news
Day 1 & 2 – Bordeaux 2022 Tour
And we’re off, scouting Châteaux for the best of Bordeaux 2022. Our head of Private Clients, Jack Chapman is sending us his notes and impressions, giving us a verbal tour of some of the finest wines of Bordeaux’s right bank, and the team’s take on the mystifying 2022 vintage. The first visits include: Château Nénin […]
by Jack Chapman21 views2022-bordeaux-en-primeurl-s-postbordeauxen-primeurfine-winefrance - news
Jack Chapman: What to expect from 2022 Bordeaux
I am going out on a limb with this blog entry, to say that you probably don’t need me to tell you that Lafite, Mouton, Margaux and Haut-Brion will probably be exceptional in the 2022 releases. It is, by now, far from a secret that we’ve got an outstanding vintage on our hands. Indeed, the […]
by Jack Chapman21 views2022-bordeaux-en-primeurl-s-postbordeauxen-primeurfine-winefrance - news
2021 Bordeaux En Primeur | The gloom & the glory
All my pre-departure research had left me rather gloomy about the week ahead, tasting through the latest vintage in Bordeaux. Thank goodness I was travelling with Jack, ever upbeat, hopefully we could buoy each other along through the teeth-shattering tastings. From what I’d read and the people I’d spoken to, it seemed that 2021 was […]
by David Porter22 views2021-bordeaux-en-primeurl-s-post2021-bordeauxbordeauxen-primeurvineyard-visit