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Fine Wine – Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855

The Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 resulted from the 1855 Exposition Universelle de Paris, when Emperor Napoleon III requested a classification system for France’s best Bordeaux wines which were to be on display for visitors from around the world.  … Continue reading

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Leroy Beaux Monts 1990 – Leroy Clos Vougeot 1993

 1990 Leroy Beaux Monts (RP98) - Wine Advocate #83 – Oct 1992: Lalou Bize-Leroy’s Vosne-Romanee-Les Brulees and Vosne-Romanee-Les Beaumonts are both sensational wines, but they could not be more different. The Vosne-Romanee-Les Beaumonts is a more subtle, more classic example … 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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- RL Liquid Assets – Burgundy Wine Review & Picks – DRC Richebourg – La Tache

Burgundy wine is wine made in the Burgundy region in eastern France,in the valleys and slopes west of the Saone River, a tributary of the Rhone. The most famous wines produced here – those commonly referred to as “Burgundies” – … Continue reading

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RL Liquid Assets “Under $150 Gems”

RL Liquid Assets offers a nice selection of wines under $150 to first get your palate started. If you are an avid wine connoisseur these are the perfect bottles to first start off your collection and habit!  Please take a … Continue reading

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