Tag Archives: Bordeaux

Wine of the Week: 2009 Le G De Chateau Guiraud Bordeaux Blanc Sec

Chateau Guiraud is better known for producing Sauternes, the highly-prized, Botrytis-blessed sweet wine. While Le G is anything but sweet, this blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon is a fantastic example of a dry, white Bordeaux that is perfectly suited for a range of foods. The nose is bright and brings to mind [...]

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Back to School with Bill Nesto – Bordeaux Superieur

Each semester, Lifelong Learning of Boston University presents a series of seminars in the arts and culinary arts. The seminars in the food arts are often presented by the faculty of the various culinary and wine programs at BU. One such is presenter is Bill Nesto M.W., an instructor on the faculty of the Elizabeth [...]

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Plonk Patrol Addendum – 90+Cellars Redux – and a Musing

90+ Cellars is everywhere these days – or so it seems. On Saturday,  Rodney was again pouring them for a tasting at The Main Course in Canton. And earlier in the week, as I  wandered the aisles of Kappy’s in Wellington Circle, I was confronted with a compelling display of these wines. Having found the two I [...]

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