If anyone orders Merlot I am leaving. I am not drinking fucking Merlot! — the notorious line from the ragged, lonesome character Miles in Alexander Payne’s... Read more →

There’s something about the sweetness of a Sauternes that pairs particularly well with the mirth and merriment of the Christmas and Hanukkah season. A great... Read more →

A new Bordeaux—like the new Cité du Vin museum in Bordeaux, an exceedingly modern shrine dedicated to the history of wine culture—is a necessary... Read more →

How delightful!  When professional wine critics discuss wines from a serious region like Bordeaux, they have a tendency to take all the fun out of it.... Read more →

You can really find out what a winery is made of by the wine they make in tough years. Some years in Bordeaux, like 2001, are looked upon more favorably a... Read more →