by Paige Donner Last summer, while attending Vinexpo in Bordeaux, I had the great good fortune to be issued a Press invitation to the Gala Dinner held at Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, hosted by Madame Philippine de Rothschild. The gala dinner that The Baroness (as her friends referred to her), Madame Philippine de Rothschild, was … Continue reading God Bless The Baroness
We’re optimistic that we’ll reach our film production fundraising goal for Wine & Climate Change, but we can’t do it without people like you. Word-of-mouth and shared links have really helped and we truly appreciate your support. IndieGoGo.com/WineAndClimateChange AS A SPECIAL HOLIDAY GIFT, WE’VE ADDED THE BONUS PERK OF A 3-DAY 2-NIGHT VACATION IN CHAMPAGNE, … Continue reading As a Thank You we’re giving you a Holiday Bonus Perk
Dear Readers and Wine Lovers: Please have a look at my recent article which originally appeared in the International Herald Tribune. It is also online at NYTimes.com with full LINK HERE.
by Paige Donner
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By Paige Donner
For most of us wine lovers, the word Bordeaux evokes Mecca-like dreams and memories of some of the world’s best and most prestigious wines.
For the Bordelais, there is a pronounced distinction between “Left Bank” and “Right Bank,” each with their own Bordeaux sub-cultures and each laying claim to world-renowned chateaux. The Left Bank and its famous Medoc region boasts Mouton Rothschild, Margaux and Pichon Comtesse Lalande, while the Right Bank with its idyllic St. Emilion and Pomerol lays claim toPetrus and Cheval Blanc. Continue reading “Bordeaux – Left Bank, Right Bank”
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery Commissions First Canadian Sculptural Exhibition by French Artist Nathalie Decoster West Kelowna, British Columbia (April 13, 2011) – Mission Hill Family Estate Proprietor Anthony von Mandl announces a collaboration with renowned French artist Nathalie Decoster. Her first Canadian solo exhibition, to be held at the Okanagan winery June – October, follows … Continue reading Sharing Dreams to Build Connections Between People
By Sallie Robbins-Druian GETTING STARTED Let’s face it. Wine is complicated. And French wine is a swirling maelstrom of history, government control, regional divides, family in-fighting, and basic chemistry. But must we know every little detail to understand what we like when we drink it? I want to demystify French wine. I want to simplify … Continue reading French Wine My Way
Rarely do you get such a glimpse of how basic an element wine is to French culture than at something like the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants. At an event like this one, you really get the feel of how wine is actually a basic food group for the French. It’s not a luxury or … Continue reading Independent Winemakers’ Salon – France
La saison des vendanges commence! [Transl. = Wine Harvest is Here!] Vendange Bordeaux Vendange Bordeaux Vendanges Bordeaux Continue reading Vendanges!
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