Renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Saint-Émilion is one of those unique travel experiences that to me is what a trip to Europe is all about: Steep hilltop village, tiny cobblestoned streets, family-run restaurants, ancient ruins and quaint boutiques – and about 200 wine shops eager to ship your wine anywhere. Last time I […]
A visit to Château Pontet-Canet, Bordeaux
My visit to Château Pontet-Canet, in the Pauillac (“Poyac”) region was certainly one of my most unique and memorable visits in Bordeaux. This is a 100% biodynamic and 100% organic certified winery that makes wines that even Robert Parker can’t fault. Both the 2009 and 2010 vintages received perfect 100-pt scores. Pulling into the driveway I […]
Expert Tips for Visiting Bordeaux
I’ve recently had the pleasure of working with Caroline Matthews of Uncorked Wine Tours in Bordeaux. Here are some of the biggest questions people ask about Bordeaux and what Caroline had to say: Do you recommend making appointments before visiting châteaus? With more than 8,000 châteaus in the Bordeaux wine region, you might think that […]