Don't Fear the Grape

Here are the recent wine reviews from the Napa Valley Show:

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Located on the Bordeaux’s Left Bank, the Haut Medoc is the most famous wine region in the world. It contains the following communes: St.-Estephe, Pauillac, St.-Julien and Margaux.

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Lead by John Glas, Don’t Fear the Grape: In-Depth will feature extended and more in-depth discussions on wine topics than Don’t Fear the Grape. It is geared towards the established wine enthusiast and those wishing to really delve deeper into the world of wine.

The first episode in a series exploring one of the most popular red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, we discuss France’s Bordeaux region.

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Last week (October 1st) I attended a wine tasting I discovered on meetup.com. It was held at the Black Dog Café in downtown St. Paul and was the first in their Meetings with the Wine Trade series. Jane Greenheck from Paustis Wine Company shared her passion for French wines.

It was a rainy night that seemed to keep people home and resulted in a very small turnout (6 people). That made for a very intimate experience and discussion. Jane presented six wines, three whites and three reds.

I must admit, I haven’t drunk many French wines before. I think I’ve subconsciously avoided them in favor of lesser known wine regions. I realize now I’ve been doing myself a disservice; all of these wines were extremely drinkable (yes, even the whites).

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