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What you don’t know about Bordeaux

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Gwendolyn

It’s not all grand chateaux and dusty bottles that need 30 years cellar age. This historical region, which has been making wine for centuries, knows what it’s doing and does it well. Some wines are age-worthy collectibles, but the majority are meant to be drunk now and enjoyed with food. … More

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Introducing Club Claret

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Gwendolyn

My name is Anthony Foster, Master of Wine, and I work with Club Claret. Club Claret is your fast track to the heart of Bordeaux.

We are always in touch with what is going on on a daily basis. I don’t live in Bordeaux but I am an … More

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Affordable Bordeaux Part II

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Gwendolyn

For our second installment on Bordeaux week, I want to talk about the regions that are producing those “affordable” Bordeaux wines that we are so excited about.

Bordeaux AOC– Yep, this is an appellation itself (for red wines only) and if a wine is labeled under the  appellation“Bordeaux,” the … More

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Affordable Bordeaux

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Gwendolyn

These two words are not mutually exclusive! Though hype surrounding big vintages and the high prices you see at auctions can make it seem like that is the case. But with 57 appellations and over 9,000 wineries, there is a wide range of styles and prices in Bordeaux – something … More

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