Château Tertre Roteboeuf: History and Portfolio Tertre Roteboeuf occupies about six hectares two kilometers southeast of the town of Saint-Émilion, in the commune of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes. The vines descend from the family house in a south-facing curve on an extension of the slope associated with Château Pavie and Château Larcis Ducasse. From the upper ground, the … Read more
Château Ausone: History and Portfolio Château Ausone occupies one of the smallest and most exacting great sites in Bordeaux. The vineyard covers about 7.25 hectares on the southern edge of Saint-Émilion, immediately below the medieval village, where the land descends from the limestone plateau along a steep slope. The upper parcels sit on asteriated limestone, … Read more
GREAT WINE SUPPORTS THE EARTH: REWILD WINES CELEBRATES NATIONAL TREE DAY BY CHAMPIONING REGENERATION Rewild Wines honours National Tree Day with a campaign that highlights how mindful tree planting can restore biodiversity and enhance the environment, reinforcing that great wine does not have to cost the Earth. As National Forest Week approaches, Rewild Wines is connecting with Canadians to support environmental conservation, reinforcing their brand promise … Read more
Replanting after the freeze helped establish the distribution of the two varieties found in modern Bordeaux.
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Those differences begin with climate and vineyard soils.
Rewild Wines leads with a sustainable approach, encouraging Canadians to repurpose overripe fruit into refreshing sangrias
Why Grape Varieties Came to Have Fixed Descriptions For much of European wine history, a buyer ordered Chablis or Sancerre; the grape names Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc usually remained unstated. Someone choosing Pauillac was expected to know that Cabernet Sauvignon would probably have an important role, although the label did not need to say so. … Read more
“In this series I will be reviewing wines shared with friends” From time to time I am the fortunate recipient of wines sent to me for review. It is especially nice to share these wines with friends. Not only does it make for lively conversation, and often diverse opinions, but it also makes for a … Read more
