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Month: October 2016

2016 Sommelier Favorites by Vanessa Trevino Boyd

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

My wine epiphany was in 2002. It was a bottle of 1947 Laville Haut-Brion, Chateau Haut-Brion’s esteemed dry white.  So when I was presented with the task of taking on what I consider the world’s finest expression of Sauvignon Blanc, an opinion I hold so strongly I’d be willing to bet…

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2016 Sommelier Favorites by Matt Montrose

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m into a lot of geeky wine. As much as I would love to be drinking Grand Cru Burgundy all day long, I’m not exactly able to afford such a hedonistic lifestyle (I live in San Francisco after all, you’ve heard what we…

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Pair Bordeaux with Your Thanksgiving Meal

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

While we are still in October, many of us have started to think and plan our Thanksgiving meal, and of course the wines to pair with all the different flavors.   Between appetizers, side dishes, turkey and pie, Thanksgiving is all about having a little bit of everything on your…

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Bordeaux People’s Choice: Dean L Couchey

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

Last year, we launched the very first Bordeaux Fan Awards “People”s Choice”. This year we”re back with more enthusiastic fans, like Dean L Couchey.  Dean is a 34 year-old executive chef living in Boulder CO. He loves all things French, especially the food and wines of France. He is a…

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Bordeaux People’s Choice: Diane O’Neil

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

Last year, we launched the very first Bordeaux Fan Awards “People”s Choice”. This year we”re back with more enthusiastic fans, like Diane O”Neil.  How were you first introduced to Bordeaux Wines?I was first introduced to Bordeaux wines when we first visited Sarlat in 1999. A French couple who built a…

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People’s Choice: Kathleen Fowler

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

Last year, we launched the very first Bordeaux Fan Awards “People”s Choice”. This year we”re back with more enthusiastic fans, like Kathleen Fowler.  Kathleen is a huge advocate of Bordeaux wines, especially after visiting the Bordeaux region. She works in a large retail wine shop and shares her passion for…

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Bordeaux People’s Choice: Brian Bianchi

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

Last year, we launched the very first Bordeaux Fan Awards “People”s Choice”. This year we”re back with more enthusiastic fans, like Brian Bianchi.  Brian is a wine lover, server, assistant sommelier and a self described “big overall nerd”! How were you first introduced to Bordeaux Wines? Through my work as…

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Bordeaux People’s Choice: John Tanous

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

Last year, we launched the very first Bordeaux Fan Awards “People”s Choice”. This year we”re back with more enthusiastic fans, like John Tanous.  John is a husband and Father who enjoys traveling, music and, of course, good wine! How were you first introduced to Bordeaux Wines?  At a wine tasting…

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Bordeaux People’s Choice: George Buddy Black

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

Last year, we launched the very first Bordeaux Fan Awards “People”s Choice”. This year we”re back with more enthusiastic fans, like George “Buddy” Black. George is a soil scientist by trade, Director & Chief Science Officer of Black Pearl Organic fertilizer company. His wife, Terri, is a retired Pre-K teacher…

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Bordeaux People’s Choice: Noah Schwartz

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

Last year, we launched the very first Bordeaux Fan Awards “People”s Choice”. This year we”re back with more enthusiastic fans, starting with Noah Schwartz.   Noah was born in Oregon, went to college in NY State, worked and lived in London for 10 years, and based in Connecticut since 2010….

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2016 Sommelier Favorites by Victoria James

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

Bordeaux is often considered a region of luxury, laws, and antiquity. Few dare to venture into the Bordeaux section of a wine shop, in fear that their modest budget will be drained upon entry. It is true, some of the most sought-after wines in the world come from this region…

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2016 Sommelier Favorites by Sylvie Gervais

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

There is no mistake, Bordeaux knows how to make wine. They have hundreds of years of expertise, knowledge, and heritage that have been carefully passed down through generations. Bordeaux is also home to the prestigious Châteaux and sought-after wines. Their wine styles have been ‘mimicked’ throughout the most prestigious wine…

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2016 Sommelier Favorites by Rachael Lowe

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Claire Bacchiana

Let me start off by saying that Bordeaux has become one of my favorite wine growing regions. As someone new to the wine industry, for many years Bordeaux seemed to be an almost untouchable appellation. This was purely for the fact that it had been revered and elevated for it’s…

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