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Lunch on the Left Bank

JR — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:03:09 +0000

What does a traditional lunch in the Left Bank look like? It’s right here! After, we visit Chateau Patache d’Aux to learn more about the soils and wine of the Medoc.

Left Bank vineyard tour and tasting

JR — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:23:28 +0000

We learn what makes the soils of the Left Bank so special, what soil types lend elegance to Bordeaux wines, why Bordeaux wines are blended, then enjoy an intimate tasting at Chateau Liversan. Part Two of our episode, “Inside the Left Bank”.

Inside the Left Bank

JR — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:05:00 +0000

Our stay in Bordeaux wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Left Bank. This relatively small region is hailed as the most famous, and successful, wine region in the world. We go there to find out why, taste the wines, eat the food, and meet the people. Contrary to the popular image of this elite area, the winemakers we met there were gracious, humble, and generous. Just like everywhere else in France.

The Other Side of Bordeaux

JR — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:53:41 +0000

Bordeaux is a huge region of immense diversity. In this episode we eschew the giant, famous estates of the Left Bank and explore the often overlooked Right Bank, near St. Emilion, where rolling countryside, ancient villages, and quaint farmhouses dot the landscape. Here we stay with the Holzberg family, discover “pineau”, the Nardou Bar and Grill, and see firsthand what life at a small estate in Bordeaux is like. If you’re wondering, it’s pretty nice.