Everything that I do is about educating, whether it’s teaching or consulting. We look at the entire world of wine – the business end, the viniculture; viticulture and how everything works – not only how it tastes or smells. 

Chateau de Cruzeau

                                         

Chateau de Cruzeau
Pessac-Leognan
Bordeaux France

 

Tip: DECANT ME, for at least an hour. Use a glass pitcher if you don’t have a decanter.

ABOUT THE WINE:
• GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

• TASTE: Very black fruited on the nose and the palate; Black berries, cherries, currants and black olives intertwined with black tea and spices. Silky and fall with velvety tannins and a long finish 
• 93 POINTS DECANTER/91 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING
• PAIR WITH: Ribeye steaks, Pot-Roasts, grilled pork, BBQ etc. I like meat, but also work with veggie burgers, black beans, lentils, and stuffed roasted mushrooms!

ABOUT THE WINERY
• Vineyards date back to 17th C , Chateau built in 1912; today owned by Andre Lurton
• Biodiversity in all vineyards and properties
• HVE 3 Sustainability Certification in wine

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