Our group has done a couple of “BYO” themed events in the past and recently we decided it was time to dig back into the cellar and bring out some buried treasures. We met at Ohio Valley Wine & Beer in their Blue Room and opened 38 bottles representing some of the best from Bordeaux, […]
Mondiale Bordeaux Event at Trio – June 21, 2010
In the shadow of the famous five Premier Crus of Bordeaux are the second growth wines, and a few of these are sometimes referenced with a “super” status above others to imply a quality on par with bottlings that cost dearly for their ephemeral pleasures. One star hails from the site of the historic “Maharajah […]
Mondiale Port Tasting – January 20, 2010
Our recent winter of “Snowpocalypse” often brought to mind the allure of relaxing in an easy chair with a warm throw and the quintessential fireside wine: Port. This category can be a bit tricky with a variety of styles and categories, so our Mondiale group decided a lesson was in order, courtesy of the first […]