The year of Insane Bravery is finishing strong! The older I get, the holidays are less about getting presents and more about just being overwhelmed with gratitude. This year is no different. Here’s to hoping you can find that measure of thankfulness. If you’re like me, you had one hell of a year! Year end is... Continue Reading →
December 2023 Bordeaux News Roundup — Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux
A few notes of interest about Bordeaux this month: *Philippe Raoux Passes Away: Jane Anson has an obituary and personal remembrance of Margaux winemaker Philippe Raoux who passed away in late October. Raoux was responsible for the renaissance of Chateau d’Arsac and his fight for his vines to be included in AOC Margaux. He expanded... Continue Reading →
Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux Educational Newsletter — November 2023
A few notes of interest about Bordeaux this month: The State of Sauternes? We think of wines from Sauternes as necessary dessert wine with the perfect amount of fruit and acidity. But it’s no secret winemakers in the region have been trying to grow the market for their wines, especially in the US. The fact... Continue Reading →
Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux — October Newsletter
A few notes of interest from Bordeaux this month:Harvest 2023: Harvest is underway. It’s always interesting to me to note how harvest works in Bordeaux. It feels like a more leisurely affair since there are so many varietals and they come in at such different times. Not like areas that only grow 1 or 2... Continue Reading →
Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux — September Newsletter
News of interest on Bordeaux Harvest is underway: Jane Anson has a report on the earliest harvest on record which is underway in Bordeaux. The summer has been extremely dry with 6 weeks without rain. Things are freshening up now with a bit of rain and cooler temps. Grapes began coming in August 18 in... Continue Reading →
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