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Event coverage · Los Angeles, June 7, 2016
Bordeaux Under One Roof - DTLA June 7, 2016
…dry whites: ‘G’ Chateau Guiraud, 2014 with a suggested retail of $22.99, 50% Sauv Blanc, 50%Semillon from Bordeaux was very endearing because of is balance, accessibility, abundance of minerality while having an air…
Event coverage · Boston and Los Angeles, January 19, 2018
Union de Grand Cru de Bordeaux January 2018
UGC 2015 Vintage Tasting - 1/19/2018 These notes are from the Boston tasting. The first in Boston since 2008. Similar notes are from the Los Angeles tasting, however the wines in the Los Angeles tasting seem to be less o…
Event coverage · Los Angeles, January 2013
Union de Grand Cru de Bordeaux MAIN TASTING 2013 Los Angeles, CA
UGC MAIN TASTING 2013 Los Angeles, CA sponsored by Wally’s Note: Most of these wines were open an hour or so before I tasted them, they are are big wines, that deserve several hours of decanting. None-the-less, here are…
Event coverage · Boston and Los Angeles, January 2011
2008 Vintage UGC Event held Jan 2011
January 26, 2011 - Mostly from UGC Bordeaux Tasting, Boston, MA with input from Michaela Norrman, who contributed her tasting notes from the Los…
Wine Regions
French Wine in 2026
…Meets Transformation For centuries French wine has set the global standard - from the classic reds of Bordeaux and Burgundies to the crisp whites of the Loire and sparkling brilliance of Champagne. But the…
Wine Regions
Why do the British have a love affair with French Wines?
…Britain’s First French Love No discussion of Britain’s attachment to French wine can begin anywhere but Bordeaux. “Claret” is not merely a synonym for red Bordeaux; it is a cultural artifact. From the medieval…
Wine Regions
Wines of Italy vs. Wines of France
…winemaking, with some of its most famous wineries dating back to the medieval period. Château Haut-Brion in Bordeaux, established in 1533, is one of the oldest wine estates in the region. The legacy of French…
Tasting notes
Wine Articles
…of the promising 2009 vintage. Matt Dees, the personable and energetic winemaker has been crafting powerful Bordeaux- and Rhone-style blends for the last several years. The first wine sampled was the Pairing, a second…
Tasting notes
Dec. 2010-Up the Calif Coast
…of the promising 2009 vintage. Matt Dees, the personable and energetic winemaker has been crafting powerful Bordeaux- and Rhone-style blends for the last several years. The first wine sampled was the Pairing, a second…
Tasting notes
Central Coast / Napa Valley- Tasting Notes December, 2012
…sometime down the road. WB 93 . 2009 Jonata El Desafio. A deep purple/red color characterizes this Bordeaux-like blend from Jonata. Faint aromas of cassis, red berries and licorice suggest that the wine has…
Winemaking
Can you make wine from other fruit besides grapes?
…country with a suitable climate for viticulture. Some of the most renowned wine regions include: France: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne Italy: Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto Spain: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat United…
Winemaking
Concept of Terroir in Wine Making
…produce wines with higher acidity, lighter body, and more delicate flavors. Moderate Climate: Areas like Bordeaux, France, or Napa Valley, California, have moderate temperatures, resulting in balanced wines with a…
Wine Regions
The Top 5 Most Common Grape Varieties in the Top 5 Wine-Producing Countries
…and Sauvignon Blanc. Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape variety that is widely planted in Bordeaux. It is known for its deep color, high tannins, and flavors of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco. This…
Aging
The Most Ageable Wines: Wineries, Varietals, and Vintages
…Content: Moderate to high alcohol levels can contribute to the wine’s aging potential. Ageable Red Wines 1. Bordeaux (France): Bordeaux is renowned for producing some of the most ageable red wines in the world. The…
Culture
Beer and Wine consumption by country- a top 10 comparison
…France is synonymous with wine, boasting some of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne. The French consume an average of 42 liters of wine per capita annually.…
Tasting notes
Napa/Central Coast California Wine Tasting Notes/Dec 2011
…and peppery note characterize this full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc from Howell Mountain. Made in the style of Bordeaux Blanc, with big viscosity and a moderately long minerally finish, it really needs to be aged for…
Winemaking
How does soil affect a wine’s taste?
…with rich, bold flavors, higher tannins, and a fuller body. Examples: Notable regions include Pomerol in Bordeaux, known for producing Merlot-based wines with plush, velvety textures and deep fruit flavors. 3.…
Winemaking
Desert Wines: Methods, types, winemaking
…flavors and complex aromas. Example: Sauternes (France): Sauternes is a famous late harvest wine from the Bordeaux region of France, made primarily from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. The region’s…
Tasting notes
Chateau Angelus & Pichon Lalande Tasting
…any irrigation allowed, the berries lost water and became very concentrated in flavor. Some critics say 2003 Bordeaux was California-like, due to heavy concentration of fruit without much acidity. Interestingly enough…
Winemaking
What wines exemplify soil/terroir?
…wines with intense dark fruit flavors. 3. Gravel Soils: Graves (France): The gravelly soils of Graves in Bordeaux produce well-structured Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines with pronounced dark fruit flavors and…