Tag Archives: Bordeaux

Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #27 – Argentina

Posted on September 29, 2016 by joyofwine

For those that know me well, will know I’m not a big fan of Malbec. At all. A big part of it has to do with what was the rising trend of this grape and it being everywhere. (This trend … Continue reading →

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Graves Blanc

Posted on May 24, 2016 by joyofwine

White Bordeaux gets a bad rap…too many people are focused on the top growth (red) Bordeaux, that more often than not, the stunning white wines of Bordeaux, made with blends of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion and sometimes Muscadelle and Sauvignon Gris, … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #4 – France

Posted on February 4, 2016 by joyofwine

Bordeaux under $40 you say?  Yes, it’s true, they do exist… If you get some of the stellar vintages, these wines can be magnificent. Today’s instalment is no different.  Chateau Brande-Bergere (a Bordeaux Superier) is located north of St. Emelion, … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #2- Chile

Posted on January 21, 2016 by joyofwine

For those of you that know me, you might know by now that I’m a very “old world girl”. I love my European wines and it takes a lot for me to enjoy most new world wines. I don’t really … Continue reading →

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Not Just Another Pretty Malbec Face…

Posted on December 3, 2013 by joyofwine

We all know how trendy the Malbec is these days don’t we?  Well, contrary to popular belief, there ARE other Malbecs out there besides the oh-so-trendy Argentinian Malbecs that we see on every restaurants wine lists. So,  let’s go back … Continue reading →

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