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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.

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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.

Friday, February 5, 2010

2005 Haut Vigneau, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux

A superb wine and great value from the 2005 vintage.  Soft and fruity on the palate with some underlying mineral notes.  70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.  The property is owned by Eric Perrin (son of Anthony Perrin who owns Chateau Carbonnieux).  The winemaking crew at Carbonnieux helps with the vinification at Haut Vigneau, which explains the similarities in the two wines.  Haut Vigneau has a little less structure and body than Carbonnieux, but it is an excellent wine IMO.  The list price is $19 (about half the price of Carbonnieux).
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