There was a time when ‘bag in box wines’ were viewed with a degree of disdain—and generally with good reason. The formula was pretty straightforward. Big wineries took their ‘also-ran’ grapes (or whatever they could buy on the bulk market), dumped them into a nondescript blend and came up with a clever name. […]
Bordeaux’s biggest BC sales day of the year is fast approaching. Saturday, September 28th, marks BC Liquor Stores 2016 Bordeaux release. For serious wine collectors it’s beyond keenly anticipated. This vintage is one of the best in many years. And even better, there is, truly, something for everyone. Bordeaux boxes awaiting September 28th [...]
Bordeaux 2012: a sneak peek with MW Barbara Philip There’s no denying the mystique of Bordeaux. It’s entrenched in wine lore. Many will say: “And rightly so.” After all, Bordeaux is still regarded as the world’s leading wine producing region, by which all others are judged. And just about every New World wine region [...]
