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Finding the Right Bank of Bordeaux By Cori Solomon

ianblackburn — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:15:31 +0000

When you think of Bordeaux you typically think of the Châteaus on the left bank but the real secret and what I would call the hidden gems are those on the right bank. At LearnAboutWine’s Le Cercle Rive Droite From Barrel to Bottle luncheon and wine tasting I experienced some exceptional Bordeauxs. By far [...]

Bordeaux vintners show their finest as they “Le Cercle” Beverly Hills

ianblackburn — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:33:07 +0000

By Joe Hilbers The reputation for quality of Bordeaux wines can be measured in centuries rather than years. Famed English authors like Anthony Trollope and Arthur Colon Doyle wove French Clarets into their stories. The word Claret is rarely used today but in former times it signified the classic vintages [...]

Bordeaux Review on BoozeNews.com

ianblackburn — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:06:50 +0000

Reported by D.R. Stewart Ian Blackburn once again gathered the Grape Groupies to another tasting at the venerable Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. April 22, Monday saw Learn About Wine’s event co-hosted by Le Cercle Rive Droite and their Bordeaux buddies, the best Chateaus the region has to offer. If the French language is a [...]

Senorita Vino suggests you join us at our Bordeaux tasting!

ianblackburn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:19:20 +0000

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Jonathan Cristaldi reviews a few lesser known Central Coast wineries, including some STARS of Santa Barbara favorites!

ianblackburn — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:15:28 +0000

THE WINE RITES OF SPRING: 10 MUST-TRY BOTTLES FOR THE SEASON In the final movement of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, the “Danse sacrale (L’Elue),” a young dancer is chosen to dancer herself to death in the ultimate sacrifice to the god of spring. It is in this same spirit that, when the trees begin to bloom, wine [...]

Bordeaux & Le Cercle Rive Droite featured on the Edible Skinny

ianblackburn — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:15:43 +0000

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John Blanchette Reviews Upcoming April 22, 2013 Bordeaux Wine Tasting

ianblackburn — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:48:31 +0000

click here to read full write up of this upcoming event

Eve’s Wine 101 Reviews STARS of California Luncheon

ianblackburn — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:14:20 +0000

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The Edible Skinny reviews the 10th Annual STARS of Santa Barbara

ianblackburn — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:35:10 +0000

See which wineries they chose as their “Best of the Bestest!” click here for full article

STARS of Santa Barbara review on DeathBedFood.com

ianblackburn — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:12:26 +0000

Yet another rave review for our 10th Annual STARS of Santa Barbara tasting! click here to read the full article