Join Chardonnay Day 2011

25May11

Thursday May 26th marks the second annual #chardonnay day.  The hashtag indicates social media influence, and indeed it is.  #chardonnay day is a virtual celebration of the chardonnay grape.  Participation is easy, simply get some chardonnay in your glass tomorrow Thursday.  Share your photos, tasting notes, experiences or videos on any social media site (it […]

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Tags: chardonnay, Facebook, Montrachet, Twitter, Yelp

Burgundy Preparations

20Feb11

Our annual visit to Beaune is nearing, and went through a list of wines from Burgundy, but also some from elsewhere to get the contrast (and similarities). First out, the 09 Chardonnay Reserve 2009 from Tokara (South Africa).  Apple and peach on the nose, hint of toast.  Lemon and nutty on the palate.  Drinks OK […]

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Tags: beaune, Billard Gonnet, Bouchard Finlayson, burgundy, chapponieres, chardonnay, Klein Constantia, patrice rion, pinot noir, Roux, south africa, St Aubin, tokara