Mouton-Rothschild Debuts Label Art: We’re a few days into 2024, so this may be old news for some, but Chateau Mouton-Rothschild debuted the label art for their new vintage in December. The award-winner artist, Chiharu Shiota, is a Japanese artist living in Berlin. The Chateau celebrates the release of a new label with a charity... Continue Reading →
Reading Roundup — Best Books of 2023!
Last year, I read 64 books and this year, I beat that number with 66! Not bad considering I took a little break in Q1 to catch up on music and some television. Feels like I finished strong with so many impactful books this year from history to graphic novels to must-read social commentaries. As... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — End of Year 2023
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 →
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