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If the United States had a classification system similar to that of Bordeaux, the Eisele Vineyard in Calistoga would certainly be named a First Growth. After purchasing the site in 1990, proprietors … read more

In 1976, noted wine critic Steven Spurrier organized a blind taste test in Paris, with French judges selected to assess the quality of the top California Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays against … read more

In the world of wine, there is an important distinction between subjective assessments (i.e. simply liking a wine for personal reasons) and objective determinations of a wine's level of qual … read more

You can drink wine out of virtually any vessel - an old goblet, a coffee mug, or even the bottle itself - but in order to have the best tasting experience, it is important to select glassware that hig … read more

Estate Wine Brokers has recently learned that Chateau Phelan Segur, a 70-hectare property in the commune of Saint-Estephe, is set to be sold to Belgian businessman Philippe Van de Vyvere in early … read more