“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” — Rainer Maria Rilke Whether you’re social-distancing with friends on the patio, grilling in the backyard, or just relaxing on a cozy chair with a…
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Posted on 2020.06.08 in France, Beaujolais, Spain DO, Burgundy, Wine-Aid Packages, Loire, Cava, South West  | Read more...
Before the Malbec grape variety became the darling of Argentina, it was the most commonly planted vine throughout southwest France, including Bordeaux. That is until the severe winter of 1956 killed off a large portion of the vines. While Bordeaux…
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Posted on 2019.11.07 in France, South West  | Read more...
Alain Brumont has built the largest domaine in Madiran with over ten percent of appellation holdings in superb vineyard sites. With the guidance of the legendary winemaker himself, we’ll delve deep into the roster of wines, white and red,…
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Posted on 2016.02.26 in France, News & Events, South West  | Read more...
Please join Elie Wine Co. at the Birmingham Country Club on Wednesday, April 15 for a wine tasting reception and dinner with three influential contemporary vineyard owners and winemakers from France, Spain, and Portugal. $80 per person (not including gratuity)….
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Posted on 2015.03.27 in France, Alentejo, Spain DO, News & Events, Portugal, South West, Navarra  | Read more...
September 7-14, 2014 2010 Domaine Berthoumieu Vitis MCM Madiran Price: $42/bottle SOLD OUT The lush and gently rolling valley slopes on the left bank of the River Adour in the South West of France make up the small, single…
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Posted on 2014.09.07 in France, South West  | Read more...
Please join us in the store on Monday, September 8, 5:30-7:30pm, for a vertical tasting of Château Montus La Tyre. We’ll be sampling the 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 vintages of this leading wine of the Madiran AOC….
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Monday, June 30 tasting schedule: Free In-store tasting, 5pm – 6pm Dinner and “La Tyre” vertical tasting, Local Kitchen, Ferndale, 7pm $65/seat all-inclusive (call or email for availability) Alain Brumont brought the South West France appellation of Madiran to the attention of the world. He always…
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Posted on 2014.06.26 in France, News & Events, South West  | Read more...