Tag Archives: Semillon

Any Day is a Good Day for Bordeaux

Posted on October 6, 2017 by joyofwine

Not only is the Italian wine selection impressive at the store, but Bordeaux also has its fair share of excellency here. The usual suspects are not here though. You won’t find any Château Lafite, Latour, Margaux or any other first … 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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The Beach House

Posted on April 10, 2014 by joyofwine

Have you ever come back from a totally awesome vacation and things are just weird? Like, out of sorts weird. Yeah, well that’s me…I had Caribbean brain for a week, and I came back to “reality” to discover that I … Continue reading →

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Can You Feel My Pain?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by joyofwine

One of the benefits of a part-time gig at a wine store, is whether I’m working that night or not, I get to participate in a variety of staff education nights we have in our tasting room.  Last night was … Continue reading →

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