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"De gustibus non est disputandum." - There is no disputing matters of taste.

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February will be BORDEAUX MONTH.  We'll explore why Bordeaux is often referred to as the "King of Wines."

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Welcome!  This blog is focused on finding value-priced wines that offer excellent taste and quality.                      Please feel free to add comments about the posts and make suggestions for other excellent wines that can be purchased for under $25.

Format

Most of the posts will focus on a single wine.  Every couple weeks, I'll try to summarize all of the wines discussed so far for a particular type of wine like Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon.  Occasionally, I'll offer a news article or a "How to" article on various topics (tasting wine, collecting wine, storing wine, etc.).  The posts are tagged with keywords that are listed on the right side below.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

2005 Verdigan Rouge, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux

Chateau Verdigan is a cru bourgeois estate located on the boundary of St. Estephe.  The 2005 vintage is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc.  From Robert Parker, "A consistently well-made cru bourgeois, the 2005 Verdigan exhibits a deep ruby color and a nice earthy nose with hints of burning embers intermixed with black fruits, herbs and spice.  The wine displays moderate tannins, medium body, good length and ripeness. Drink it over the next 7-8 years."  The list price is $18.

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