On a recent wine trip through the beautiful and still underappreciated Languedoc region of southern France, I had the pleasure to pay my friend Bruno Laboucarié a visit. Bruno represents the current generation of the Laboucarié family managing their property, Domaine de Fontsainte, in the appellation of Corbières. He took the reins from his father [...]
Long ago I learned to appreciate subtlety and finesse in a wine. Maybe that’s why I work here, right? But I use those descriptors often when I speak about wine – especially a wine that draws you in seductively instead of punching you in the nose, and on the palate leaves a perfumed aftertaste instead [...]
Two great events featuring Kermit Lynch wines will take place in California during August. Details are below. We hope to see you there!
Think Pink VIII!
A dinner at Café Rouge in Berkeley featuring the rosés of Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant.
Thursday Evening, August 6th
1782 4th St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Reservations: 510.525.1440, Open Table
Thursday evening August 6th is this year’s [...]
The July newsletter is now available! Download the PDF by clicking here.
Highlights from this month’s newsletter…
2007 Bandol, Domaine Tempier Pre-Arrival
Yes, I just arrived at my place near Domaine Tempier and immediately visited to re-taste their great 2007s now that they are in bottle. How convenient!
It is a great vintage for Tempier in the sense that [...]
The time around July 4th is when French wine sales take a little hit. Domestic wineries jump on the “buy American” bandwagon and people head to their local shops that feature their favorite homegrown wines. This makes sense, right? July 4th = Zinfandel? Why on earth would you buy a bottle of French wine to [...]
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