Trip to Burgundy for the Hospices de Beaune auction
By John Truax
I spent a week in Beaune tasting across top domaines and the Hospices de Beaune, getting an in-depth look at the challenging but promising 2024 and 2025 vintages. Despite heavy...
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Dispatches from Burgundy: June 2018
By flatironwines Admin
A new generation is shaking up Burgundy.
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Intro to South Australia
By Jeff Patten
When talking about wine growing in South Australia, I think it's important to reiterate that this is a cool-climate wine growing region. My days there were on average about 14...
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Top 5 Reasons to drink Cru Bourgeois
By Jeff Patten
I want to give you five reasons to look beyond Bordeaux' Grand Cru Classé–more specifically, five reasons to look at the Cru Bourgeois wines for delicious values that do everything...
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Aglianico: An FAQ
By Jeff Patten
What is Aglianico? Aglianico is a grape variety grown in Southern Italy, mostly in Campania and Bascilicata. Most experts consider Aglianico to be one of Italy's "noble" varieties, alongside Sangiovese...
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Cru Bourgeois 101
By Jeff Patten
If you love wine, especially Bordeaux, you need to pay special attention to this category. It provides some of the very best values in the world for red wines in...
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Don't miss out on the 2014 Red Burgundy Vintage!
By Jeff Patten
2014 was one of those rare vintages in Burgundy that was equally good for red and white wines. Most of the hyperbole was directed to the fantastic quality of the...
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Exploring the Fingerlakes
By flatironwines Admin
I recently spent a few days in the Fingerlakes, and though I certainly had my fair share of Riesling and Cabernet Franc, I was also excited about some unexpected wines...
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A Brief History of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
By Jeff Patten
...in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, there was a castle that the pope lived in. In the 14th century a castle was built on the hill over the village. This was during the Avignon...
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Sauvignon Blanc FAQ's
By Jeff Patten
What is Sauvignon Blanc? It is a white wine grape variety. It's "home" is in the Loire Valley, but it is one of the French grapes, like Chardonnay, that has...
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Barbaresco & Barolo: Top 5 Differences
By Jeff Patten
They are both made 100% from Nebbiolo grown in the Langhe. But Barolo and Barbaresco are clearly not the same wine. What's the difference? The easy answer is the legal...
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Top 5 Wine Categories for Collectors to Focus on in 2017
By Jeff Patten
This year promises to have a lot of very exciting releases. Here's what collectors need to watch out for:
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Another Thought on Pouilly Fuisse
By flatironwines Admin
It works out beautifully when the marketplace determines that X = Good, and suddenly the vintners can make and sell more wine for a higher price. The great modern day...
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2013 Barolo Vintage: Impressive Wines that Demand Patience
By Jeff Patten
The 2013 Barolo vintage is impressive. The 2013 Barolos manifest themselves as comparatively restrained, showcasing classical structure and marked complexity. The wines exude pronounced acidity and tannic rigor, making them...
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