Monthly Archives: July 2011

Château d’Yquem – Sauternes (Wine)

Sauternes is a french sweet wine that arrives from the Sauternais region in Bordeaux. Sauternes is made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes that have been affected by Botrytis cinerea, otherwise known as noble rot. This causes the grapes to become partially raisined, resulting in concentrated and … Continue reading

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Château Palmer Winery

Château Palmer is a winery in the Margaux appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. The wine produced here was classified as one of fourteen Troisièmes Crus (Third Growths) in the historic Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. The property is situated in the communes Margaux and Cantenac, … Continue reading

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Hobbs Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Pioneer of winemaking in California, H.W Crabb first planted his vineyard in the mid-19th century. Known as one of the best sources of grapes at that time, Crabb named it ‘To Kalon’ from Greek meaning ‘the Highest Good’. In the … Continue reading

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Château La Mission Haut Brion

Château La Mission Haut Brion is a Bordeaux wine classed among the Grand Crus in the grave classification of 1953.  American wine critic Robert Parker awarded the maximum one hundred points for the 2006 La Mission Haut Brion, making it six occasions … Continue reading

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Cos d’Estournel Winery Review

The vineyard of Cos d’Estournel spreads around the château on 91 hectares.  The Cabernet Sauvignon vines (60% of the vineyard) find the soil of their choice in the thin layers of gravely soil situated on the top and on the southern … Continue reading

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Sine Qua Non Winery ( SQN Wine )

Sine Qua Non (also known as SQN) is a California cult winery known for its Rhone style blends, a tendency to avoid repetition, and a very limited production of wine that is highly difficult to obtain.  The Sine Qua Non … Continue reading

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Château Léoville Las Cases

Château Léoville-Las Cases is a winery in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region of France.  Château Léoville-Las Cases is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of fifteen Deuxièmes Crus (Second Growths) … Continue reading

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2005 Peter Michael Les Pavots 750mL

2005 Les Pavots – Wine Spectator Issue: Oct 15, 2008:  The Peter Michael Les Pavots Shows gorgeous Cabernet purity, with a profound offering of ripe, fleshy currant, black cherry, blackberry, anise and mineral. Amazingly supple and harmonious, with tannins that … Continue reading

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Château Ausone – Bordeaux Wine

The Chateau Ausone - Château Ausone is one of only 2 wines to be ranked Premier Cru Classé A – which is the highest of the Saint Emilion Classification.  Ausone is perched on the hillside outside Saint Emilion with south facing steeply terraced … Continue reading

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