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Bordeaux Blend Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The wines of Bordeaux are some of the most sought-after and beloved in the world. It is acceptable, according to the appellation contrôlèe regulations that govern the planting of grapes and the making of wine in France, to use combinations of the following six grape varieties in the blending of a red wine from Bordeaux: Merlot, Cabernet...read more
 

Carmenére / Carmenere Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Carmenére is a traditional grape variety of Bordeaux that has, over the course of the last century, fallen out of favor there. It is, however, undergoing a bit of a revival in Chile, where it was brought in the 19th Century. When Carmenére is made into a varietal wine, it is full-bodied and powerful. Its reputation seems to be improving after...read more
 

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Bring on the Gout

Written By: Dylan York on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Steak and Wine pairings so good, it's worth the risk!

When you live on a small island such as Grenada, you don't have access to a meat department filled with various cuts of beef. The supermarkets here carry USDA beef, but it is expensive as hell! For instance a small rib-eye will cost you up to $15 USD, but it looks limp and has little if any marble. I prefer cuts like flank, hanger, flat iron...read more