September 21, 2017 – The French Paradox

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Posted on September 21, 2017February 22, 2018 by Alison Hill

One of the enduring mysteries about wine is why people find it so…mysterious. Wine has been around for at least 5,000 years, long before wine critics thought up ‘points’ and Napa Valley became the Disneyland of Vines. There is really not much mystery to it…the technical process has been pretty much worked out and agreed[…]

Wine Tasting: Wines of Bordeaux, Saturday, September 23, 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Alison Hill

Château La Rame Bordeaux Blanc 2016 Regular Price $19.99 Sale price $15.99 100% Sauvignon Blanc from an estate that sits just across the Garonne River. Southern exposure on the sloped vineyards ensures ripeness, but the wine is restrained rather than exuberant. Its richness comes from 6 months on its lees prior to bottling, and it[…]