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Tag Archives: #Cabernet Franc
Wine Wednesday Women into Wine Study Group Update
This year seems to be flying by! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Our wine study group has had some fantastic sessions. We took advantage of a warm September evening to tackle Rosé and to welcome a … Continue reading
Posted in #Wine, #Wine Education
Tagged #Cabernet Franc, #Grenache, #Loire Valley, #Mourvèdre, #Oregon, #rosé, #Sangiovese, #Seneca Lake, #syrah, #wine knowledge, NY
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Beau-Séjour Bécot- Premier Grand Cru Classé – Saint Emilion
My last scheduled château visit was to Beau-Séjour Bécot located just outside the town of Saint- Emilion. This estate has been making wine since the Gallo-Roman period! “Beau-Séjour” means “lovely stay” and was named back in 1787 by Gen. Jacques … Continue reading
Bordeaux’s Smallest Appellation- POMEROL
Of Bordeaux’s major wines, Pomerol is the smallest appellation with just 800 hectares of vines. Pomerol is located to the northeast of the town of Libourne. Merlot, the “king” varietal here, thrives in the gravelly clay soil. Cabernet Franc, the next … Continue reading
Château Pichon-Longueville – Pauillac
My second scheduled visit had me heading north to the area near Pauillac. Classified in 1855 as a Second Growth château, Pichon-Longueville is a grand looking, castle-like building similar to those found in the fairy-tales I read to my grand-daughter! It boasts multiple turrets, … Continue reading
Bordeaux- An Iconic Wine Region!
As a “newer” member of the enormous, complex world of wine, gaining knowledge through hands-on experiences is a great tool. I will be departing in less than 10 days for the truly beautiful, historic, and delicious Bordeaux wine region. Bordeaux’s … Continue reading
Posted in #Charente-Maritime, #France #Bordeaux, Certification and Training, Grape Varietals, Travel, Wine, Wine Education
Tagged #Bastille Day, #Beauregard, #BeauSéjour-Bécot, #Blaye, #Cabernet Franc, #Cabernet Sauvignon, #Château Lascombes, #Château Pichon-Longueille, #French Wine Scholar, #Grands Crus de Bordeaux, #Margaux, #Merlot, #Palliac, #Pessac-Léognan, #Pineau des Charentes, #Pomerol, #Sauvignon Blanc #Sémillion, #St. Emillion, #St.Estèphe, #thewinecellarinsider
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