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Investing in Bordeaux Wine: A Guide for Beginners

Bordeaux, InvestingBy Vinfolio Staff June 5, 2020

You love to drink great wine. And, as the years have gone by, you have naturally—and, perhaps, deliberately—developed a more discerning palate. You might even go so far as to call yourself an oenophile: you’re devoted to learning more and have grown to appreciate how wine is produced. You also put careful consideration into how, where, and when the wine you purchase is consumed. The next step as a true connoisseur is to build a wine collection—both for your future enjoyment and to provide the option of selling some bottles for a profit. Investing in Bordeaux wine is a great place to start.

What’s Happening with 2019 Bordeaux En Primeur?

Bordeaux, Buying Wine, En Primeur, France, Wine MarketsBy Laura Zolman May 7, 2020

UPDATE: We are starting to release our allocations of 2019 Bordeaux, and, as expected, it’s a fantastic vintage. Better yet, these wines are being offered at great values for the collector! The 2019 vintage of Château Palmer, for example, was released at a price 33 percent lower than the just-as-impressive 2018 vintage. Additionally, critics such as…

Simply grilled meat is a foolproof Château Montrose food pairing.

Château Montrose Food Pairings: Dishes to Bring Out the Best in Fine Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France, PairingBy Vinfolio Staff March 27, 2020

MENTIONED IN THIS POST: -2018 Château Montrose -2014 Château Montrose -2010 Château Montrose -2009 Château Montrose -2003 Château Montrose When a family member or friend offers up a bottle of Château Montrose, any doubt that the evening will be memorable should immediately fade. Though not classified as a first-growth Bordeaux, the estate’s passion for perfecting…

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia makes some of the best Super Tuscan wines.

The Best Super Tuscan Wines of All Time

Italy, TuscanyBy Vinfolio Staff March 20, 2020

Tuscany epitomizes a great Italian wine region. The area is known for producing some of the world’s finest wines, from Chianti to Brunello di Montalcino. While Super Tuscan wines don’t have the storied history of styles like Brunello, it didn’t take these wines long to earn both the respect and the value associated with the very finest traditional Italian wines. If you enjoy drinking a Super Tuscan wine at your favorite Italian cafe but have yet to add a bottle to your collection at home, it’s time. You can’t go wrong by choosing from among some of the best Super Tuscan wines ever made, so we’ve gathered a list of the very finest examples to help you get started.

Comparing Barolo vs. Brunello di Montalcino reveals that both wines are collectible and delicious, in different ways.

Barolo Vs. Brunello di Montalcino: What’s the Difference?

Italy, Piedmont, TuscanyBy Vinfolio Staff March 13, 2020

Famous for their reputations as great-tasting reds and for the histories behind their evolution, top Italian wines Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino are sometimes confused. It’s easy to see how these well-known Italian wines with similar-sounding names could be mistaken for one another–that is, until you understand what makes each of these wines distinct.

Krug Champagne food pairings are versatile.

Krug Champagne Food Pairings: The Best Dishes to Serve with These Wines

Champagne, France, Pairing, Producers, Producers and WineriesBy Vinfolio Staff March 6, 2020

Whatever your reason for wanting to buy a bottle of Krug Champagne or open one you’ve had in your cellar for years, your thoughts have likely started drifting towards food—if they’re not there already. Food and Champagne go hand in hand. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary or just putting together a great dinner, picking the right dish to go with a bottle of Champagne—and vice versa—can feel like a momentous decision.

Bordeaux 2009 vs. 2010: Which Should You Invest In?

Bordeaux, France, VintageBy Vinfolio Staff February 28, 2020

The 2009 and 2010 vintages are just two examples of great Bordeaux from a region that has had several excellent years recently. However, this pair of years specifically is known for winning high marks with critics and tantalizing the palates of even the most discerning wine enthusiasts. In the years that immediately followed their production, some predicted that there would be debate for decades over which was the best vintage of the two. That made comparing 2009 vs. 2010 Bordeaux a difficult task at best.

The Best Vintages of Vega Sicilia for Collectors

Collecting, Producers, Producers and Wineries, Spain, VintageBy Vinfolio Staff February 21, 2020

Over the course of more than 100 years, Vega Sicilia has established itself as Spain’s most respected and luxurious winery, and that sterling reputation holds to this day. Many of the world’s leading wine connoisseurs praise the estate’s celebrated flagship wine, Único, including Spanish wine expert Luis Gutiérrez of Wine Advocate. He says this historic Ribera del Duero estate is “one of the greatest in the world” because of its unique terroir and its winemakers’ passion for crafting elegant, multilayered wines.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a Bordeaux super second.

Why Bordeaux Super Seconds Make Excellent Investments

Bordeaux, France, Investing, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff February 14, 2020

Bordeaux is a formidable red in more ways than one. Championed as one of the greatest of reds when it comes to taste, aroma, texture, and color, Bordeaux is a wine that other wines aspire to become: complex, memorable, and, quite simply, delicious. Whether a first-growth Bordeaux or a fifth, the region itself commands respect—and rightly so.

The Best Champagne Under $200

Champagne, France, Investing, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff February 7, 2020

Fine Champagne doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, although Champagne has a reputation as one of the most expensive types of wine in the world, it is actually very fairly priced when you consider how much time and effort goes into producing it. In this guide to the best Champagne under $200, you’ll find dozens of bottles that will make excellent additions to your collection. Whether you’re planning a special dinner party with friends or you’d like to start an affordable Champagne collection from scratch, these wines are the perfect choice.

Perfect Valentine's Day wine and food pairings make a meal more memorable

Valentine’s Day Food and Wine Pairings That Will Impress Your Date

Enjoying Wine, Holiday, Pairing, ServingBy Vinfolio Staff January 31, 2020

Whether you’re planning on cooking a romantic meal from scratch or you have dinner reservations at an upscale restaurant, a fine bottle of wine can make your Valentine’s Day celebration all the more memorable. Thoughtfully planned Valentine’s Day food and wine pairings are a simple way to personalize this holiday and create lasting memories with the person you love.

The Oakville AVA contains many illustrious vineyards.

Oakville AVA: Everything Collectors Should Know About This Region

California, Napa, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff January 24, 2020

What do Harlan Estate, Opus One, and Screaming Eagle have in common? All of these iconic producers own vineyards in the Oakville American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Oakville AVA is a small California winegrowing region located at the center of the Napa Valley that is famous for its production of top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends. Some of the world’s most expensive and sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon labels like Harlan Estate and Morlet Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Passionnément are made in the tiny Oakville region.

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