Monthly Archives: May 2011

Understanding Bordeaux Futures

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Our own Arnie Millan has posted a Bordeaux en primeur primer. If you’ve ever been curious about the process, click here for a thoughtful and concise overview.

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A Loire Chateau Lunch

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

I would have been content just to stroll through the gate at Chateau l’Oiseliniere, gaze at this stately, elegant, iconic home, and turn around and head directly back to the van. It was, however, an embarrassment of riches as I … Continue reading →

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Vermouth: Imbibe Imbue

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

I’ll admit to not paying much attention to vermouth. All I knew is that I like a little dry in my martini and a little sweet in my Manhattan. But after recently trying imbue vermouth, I think I may have … Continue reading →

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The Bordeaux Report: 2009 and 2010

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Our own Arnie Millian is chronicling his recent European wine adventure, starting with Bordeaux. If you are curious about the heavily hyped and highly regarded vintages of 2009 and 2010 (and what Bordeaux from 1949 and 1961 tastes like), click … Continue reading →

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Long Shadows Riesling Forever

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

The red wines produced by Long Shadows, an innovative program started by Allen Shoup, brings together some of the heaviest-hitting names in winemaking from all over the world to produce wines made with Washington grapes. As Gilles Nicault, Director of … Continue reading →

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