JJ Buckley Gets San Francisco Bordeaux’d
November 18th, 2009
Tuesday night is Bordeaux night! Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
Join JJ Buckley Fine Wines after work on Dec. 1 for an informal tasting of wines from one of the world’s most lauded wine regions!
The concept behind “Tuesday Night Bordeaux” is to dispel the stereotype that good quality Bordeaux is expensive or should be opened only on special occasions. To illustrate, JJ Buckley Fine Wines be pouring around 20 Bordeaux, all of which retail for under $35 per bottle! These are wines that can be consumed young, but also have the right stuff for cellaring.
Enjoy tasting through these wines along with a special selection of hors d’ouevres from acclaimed chef Roland Passot of San Francisco’s Michelin-honored La Folie. Although the setting will be glam, the tasting will be a casual, walkaround format.
Tuesday Night Bordeaux at La Folie
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
5.30 to 7.30p
$35 per person
RSVP here.
Tags: Affordable Bordeaux, Event
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Buff up your Bordeaux Knowledge with Live Online “Le Wine Buff”
November 10th, 2009
At the Bordeaux Wine Council, we believe Life Goes Better with Bordeaux, so starting November 9 through December 15 the Council is hosting a series of online chats with wine experts from around the U.S. at www.enjoybordeaux.com/lewinebuff/. Wondering what to expect from a Bordeaux red? Wondering if Bordeaux wines will pair with your holiday meal or if a white Bordeaux is ok to serve after Labor Day? We’ve got the answers. Simply log on to www.enjoybordeaux.com/lewinebuff/ for advice from our collection of trusted sommeliers. Submit your questions in advance or live during the chats.
Tags: Le Wine Buff, Life Goes Better, Tips
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What’s New in Bordeaux: Get WIT It
October 28th, 2009
New sizes help Bordeaux winemaker sell more wine.
Bordeaux winemakers are experimenting with new sizes for the market place. These 100 ml glass screw top tubes, also known as WIT or “wine in tube,” were shown off at the most recent VinExpo in Bordeaux and are making their way to the market thanks to the innovative Bordeaux-based company WIT France.
Winemaker Jean-Baptiste Cordonnier of Chateau Dutruch Grand Poujeaux and Chateau Anthonic in Moulis-en-Medoc is using them to support his importers and sales. Jean-Baptiste suggests that with every purchase of three cases, retailers receive a three pack to sample their customers since he says, “A sampled wine is a sold wine.” As frequent traveler in support of his wines, Jean-Baptiste also says traveling with this size is much easier and cheaper to sample to prospective clients. In the Sauternes region, chateaux are excited about the possibility of reaching a new consumer who wants to experiment with different wines throughout the evening. The new size is the perfect ending to a romantic meal.
While these new sizes might not show up on shelves and restaurants soon in the U.S., this is a sign of things to come from Bordeaux.
Tags: Moulis, new sizes, Sauternes, WIT France
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Bordeaux Wine School: 3-City Education Tour
August 25th, 2009
Believe it or not, the key holiday selling season is just around the corner. In today’s tough economy, even the best salesman needs an edge in order to turn a profit. With this in mind, the Bordeaux Wine School is committed to helping members of the wine trade – from sales reps and sommeliers to retailers and restaurateurs – by bringing its unique Bordeaux curriculum to three cities across the U.S. Beginning Sept. 14 in New York City, and continuing in Chicago (Sept. 16) and San Francisco (Sept. 21) the first-ever Bordeaux Wine School Education Tour offers wine professionals the exceptional opportunity to get Bordeaux-certified – and raise their Bordeaux sales – in a series of Intermediate and Advanced seminars.
Taught by leading Certified Bordeaux Educators, instructors who have been specially-trained at the Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux, these seminars will guide industry professionals through Bordeaux essentials with a focus on the finer points of the region. Navigate between the Left and Right Banks, delve into the 60 different appellations and cruise your way through the Crus. For $75, members of the trade can choose between a 3-hour morning or afternoon Intermediate Session or can opt for a full-day Advanced Session taught by Wendy Narby, a Bordeaux resident, former château owner and passionate educator. Either way, attendees will leave the class with a better understanding of the renowned region, key selling points and an official certification issued by the Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux, an excellent credential to add to any résumé.
Bordeaux Wine School Schedule:
New York – Monday, Sept 14: Jumeirah Essex House (160 Central Park South)
Chicago – Wednesday, Sept. 16: Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown (511 North Columbus Drive)
San Francisco – Monday, Sept. 21: Hyatt Regency (5 Embarcadero Center)
Two Intermediate Sessions:
Session 1: 10am to 1pm
Session 2: 2pm to 5pm
One Advanced Session:
10 am to 5pm (one-hour lunch break at 1pm)
Seating is limited so reserve your place soon. For more information on classes and to RSVP, visit www.sopexaUSAevents.com. With sales season looming, don’t miss the chance to boost your bottom line by uncorking a bottle of Bordeaux.
Tags: Bordeaux Wine School, Education, Event, Press Release
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Bordeaux Wine Council sponsors 2010 Master of Wine Symposium “Forging Links”
August 18th, 2009
Bordeaux, France—July 21, 2009—The Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB, www.bordeaux.com) is pleased to announce the forthcoming Institute of Masters of Wine Symposium entitled ‘Forging Links’ will be held in Bordeaux June 24-27, 2010 during the bi-annual Fête le Vin. The Forging Links Symposium will address the important connections in the global wine industry. Read more »
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