Monthly Archives: January 2010

Château de Figeac

Posted on January 30, 2010 by james

Image via Wikipedia Although most of the appellation is planted with Merlot (which is ideal for limestone soils), and to a lesser extent Cabernet Franc, Chateau Figeac uses completely different proportions of grape varieties on account of its fine gravelly … Continue reading →

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Château Angélus

Posted on January 30, 2010 by james

Image by Claude-Olivier Marti via Flickr The Angélus vineyard, which totals 23.4 hectares, is situated on the famous côtes of St Emilion with the clay and limestone typical terroir typical of the region. It is planted with 51% Merlot and … Continue reading →

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Roosevelt Hotel

Posted on January 28, 2010 by james

Image by P Keigan via Flickr The Roosevelt Hotel is a historic Spanish-style hotel located at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Named after Theodore Roosevelt and financed by a group including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford and Louis … Continue reading →

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The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Posted on January 25, 2010 by james

Image by K-Bot via Flickr The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is nestled in the heart of this amazing city, but miles away from an ordinary experience. This San Francisco luxury hotel recently completed a $12.5 million renovation and now features 336 … Continue reading →

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Posted on January 20, 2010 by james

Image by Dale Cruse via Flickr Baron Philippe de Rothschild came up with the idea of having each year’s Château Mouton Rothschild label designed by a famous artist of the day. In 1946, this became a permanent and significant aspect … Continue reading →

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CHATEAU AUSONE

Posted on January 19, 2010 by james

Image via Wikipedia Although the name Ausone has been attached to this Saint Emilion estate for over four centuries, it is still not possible to claim with certainty that this property was the poet Ausonius’s Lucaniac villa dating back to … Continue reading →

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Château Cheval Blanc

Posted on January 19, 2010 by james

Image via Wikipedia The Cheval-Blanc vineyards, and the property itself, border those of Pomerol; Cheval-Blanc’s most intimate neighbour is Chateau L’Evangile, a Pomerol property, which lies just across the road. The vines, which are 57% Cabernet Franc, with the balance … Continue reading →

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Château Pétrus

Posted on January 14, 2010 by james

Image by Garrulus via Flickr This property made famous by Madame Edmond Loubat and then by Monsieur Jean-Pierre Moueix, culminates at 130 feet on the plateau of Pomerol. Ets Jean-Pierre Moueix is responsible for the cultivation, vinification and aging as … Continue reading →

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Reverie Winery and Vineyard

Posted on January 13, 2010 by james

Image by briankurtz via Flickr Reverie Winery specializes in producing ultra premium Bordeaux varietal blends that reflect the uniqueness of its terroir. The vineyard was principally planted in 1989 on St. George rootstock to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc … Continue reading →

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Caymus Vineyards

Posted on January 13, 2010 by james

Image by AZY_NYC via Flickr Caymus Vineyards was founded in 1972 by Charles F. (Charlie) Wagner, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner and their son Charles J. (Chuck) Wagner on the family’s Rutherford property. The Wagners produced their first Cabernet Sauvignon from … Continue reading →

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