Bordeaux Vintage Guide
Bordeaux vintages are closely watched, as the quality and value can vary dramatically. Here is our convenient breakdown by region so you know what to keep an eye out for.
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Jeanne Marie de Champs of Domaine et Saveurs Collection – Spotlight Interview
Originally from France’s Loire Valley, Jeanne Marie founded Domaines et Saveurs in 1994. With decades of experience, Jeanne Marie provides her insights into today's Burgundy wine market.
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Florence Cathiard & Ludovic Fradin of Château Smith Haut Lafitte – Spotlight Interview
Charles had an extraordinary conversation with Château Smith Haut Lafitte owner Florence Cathiard and Commercial Director Ludovic Fradin about the history, present, and future of the Château, as well as discuss their legendary 2019 and 2016 vintages.
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Best Burgundy Wine for Investment
Burgundy is home to the purest expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on the planet. Besides the fact Burgundy is the ancestral home of these two noble varieties, it is how the varieties are produced, and how the effect of the land coaxes the best characteristics of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that other regions in the world simply cannot match.
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All About Wine Regions: Rhône Valley’s Châteauneuf du Pape & Saint Joseph
In this post we are highlighting two notable Rhône Valley appellations
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Market Analysis: Château Lafite Rothschild
Charles Kirkwood, Director of Wine & Spirits at Saratogawine.com, breaks down a market analysis of Château Lafite Rothschild. There are only a handful of estates worldwide that have the cachet of Lafite Rothschild. Even less so are estates that not only have the value stability, but a history of continual appreciation.
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All About Wine Regions: Burgundy
Join Charles as he explains the history and value of the Burgundy region. The most valuable bottlings produced in the world originate in this tiny corner of France, but so do stunning values from lesser known villages throughout the region.
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Raj Bhakta of Bhakta Spirits – Spotlight Interview
Raj Bhakta, founder of Bhakta Spirits and WhistlePig Distillery, joins Levi at the tasting table to share the journey of Bhakta.
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Paul Chevalier from Château d’Esclans – Spotlight Interview
Paul Chevalier, Vice President of Château d'Esclans at Moët Hennessy USA, recently joined our team, via Zoom, for an interview and deep dive into Château d'Esclans entire collection.
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