After visiting Sauternes and Monbazillac in France recently, I wondered why there aren’t many Chilean late harvest wines with botrytis. I looked for one to compare with a Sauternes I brought back, but it wasn’t easy to find one. Continue reading
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Wine Tourism: Visiting Bordeaux 101
Here are a few basic tips for amateur wine enthusiasts visiting Bordeaux and a recap of my recent trip there. Highlights include La Gaffeliere in Saint Emilion, Sauternes, Carbonnieux and a vertical of Branaire-Ducru. Continue reading