What a year! With a lot of travel in the first part of the year, I was behind on my goal of 65 books at times but finished strong with 74 books for the year! As always, there were books that challenged me (Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis) and that I challenged (Napoleon: A Life by... Continue Reading →
September 2024 Commanderie de Bordeaux Newsletter
We skipped August. Not a lot going on and I needed a break. Harvest has begun in Bordeaux with a slow start due to this year’s cool and rainy weather. Low yields due to mildew are anticipated. With the hail early in the season and rain, it’s going to be an interesting vintage. Harvest begins... Continue Reading →
July Commanderie de Bordeaux Newsletter — Indianapolis
A little thin this month – it’s summer and most writers are just Bordeaux’d out. En Primeur Price Commentary: En Primeur may be over, but the discussions surrounding prices is most definitely not. Whether you’re buying Bordeaux for you personal enjoyment or at investment grade levels, you may find the price drop is merely a... Continue Reading →
June Commanderie de Bordeaux Newsletter
The monthly news roundup from the Educateur of the Indianapolis CdB Chapter. June 2024 Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux Newsletter. This month, more on en primeur releases as more journalists and wine experts continue to share their thoughts on the vintage and chateaux release pricing. Drinks Business Analysis – Many in the wine business have... Continue Reading →
May Commanderie de Bordeaux Newsletter
Reports are coming in fast following last month’s en premier kickoff in Bordeaux. For those who may not be familiar with the process, en premier is the spring event when the Bordeaux chateaux begin to release pricing for the upcoming vintage. It starts with a roughly two-week period in April when journalists, writers, and buyers... Continue Reading →
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