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Wine is a fascinating subject that often draws attention. Some love it; some don't care about it; I live it as a centerpiece of my life. Wine and spirits it have been an essential part of my life for 50 years. So follow my journey, and we will share our vinous exploration.

Three Saint-Julien 2020s that hit my sweet spot
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Three Saint-Julien 2020s that hit my sweet spot

At the 2020 Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux tasting in San Francisco on January 27, 2023, I tasted nearly all the wines poured, and in the end, three Saint-Juliens hit my sweet spot. While this is not an exhaustive look at the appellation—since many of my favorites (Ducru-Beaucaillou, Léoville-las-Cases, and Branaire-Ducru were not present, or I missed. Nevertheless, Châteaux Léoville Barton, Lagrange, and Gruaud Larose showed very well and are worthy choices for wine lovers.

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Pauillac 2020, Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux San Francisco
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Pauillac 2020, Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux San Francisco

Ever since my first travel to Bordeaux, the region, the history, the wines, and the people have stayed in a special place in my wine journeys. As a young professional, I always dreamed of visiting Bordeaux, and in 1996 it came to pass. When I first experienced Bordeaux wines in the early 1970s, I knew that my education would be incomplete without tasting the wines and talking with the vintners on their own turf.

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