Eric Asimov’s May 18 column in The Pour, “Bordeaux Loses Prestige Among Younger Wine Lovers,” got me thinking; aside from a few “bargain” Bordeaux’s I purchased from Sherry-Lehmann last fall, I rarely gravitate toward the famous French wine. The two primary varietals of Bordeaux are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Among the most reputable Bordeaux are [...]
Archive for the ‘Shiraz’ Category
Bored with Bordeaux?
Posted in Wine journalism, Bordeaux, Shiraz, California, Meritage, New World wines, tagged 1855 Classification, Australia, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, California Cab, carmenere, Château Haut-Brion, Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Margaux, Château Mouton Rothschild, Dordogne River, Eric Asimov, Garonne River, Gironde River, Left Bank, Malbec, Meritage, merlot, New World, Norwood, Pauillac, Pessac-Leognan, phylloxera, Right Bank, rootstock, Salomon Estate, Sherry-Lehmann, Shirax, The Pour on May 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
