Quotes for 2025

One for each week (give or take) from my weekly planner: January “We are all unfinished stories wandering in this vast library searching for the chapter where we finally find home.” May Aygun “If you don’t feel ready for resolutions and new beginnings, you’re right on time. This is the season of hibernating, dreary rest,... 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 — 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 →

Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux — July Educateur Newsletter

Bastille Day approaches – a fine time of celebration in Bordeaux and a midpoint in the growing season. A Good Bordeaux Overview:  If you are in the Detroit area, visit the Elie Wine Company in Birmingham. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to French wines. His emails are informative deep dives for various... Continue Reading →

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