The Growth of Wine Auctions

The Growth of Wine Auctions

by Westgarth Wines October 11, 2017

More than ever, people continue to buy premium wine at auctions. The rates in...

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Spotlight On: 2010 Chateau Le Pin

Spotlight On: 2010 Chateau ...

by Westgarth Wines September 01, 2017

Made from 100% Merlot (one percent for each rating point I’ve assigned), this wine...

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Right Bank Sales

Right Bank Sales

by Westgarth Wines August 18, 2017

Chateau Troplong Mondot was the third classed growth Right Bank Bordeaux to sell this...

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Penfolds Grange Purchase

Penfolds Grange Purchase

by Westgarth Wines August 09, 2017

What makes someone purchase fine wine to the tune of 50,000 dollars? The prestige...

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Spotlight On: Chateau Latour 2000

Spotlight On: Chateau Latou...

by Westgarth Wines July 26, 2017

The 2000 Latour (a relatively abundant 14,000 cases compared to what they produced in...

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Bordeaux is a Bargain

Bordeaux is a Bargain

by Westgarth Wines July 20, 2017

It seems counterintuitive, but if you buy fine wine, compared to other prestige regions...

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To Be a Master of Wine

To Be a Master of Wine

by Westgarth Wines July 14, 2017

The most recent Master of Wine exam was a test of knowledge and nerves,...

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Spotlight On: 2005 Palmer

Spotlight On: 2005 Palmer

by Westgarth Wines July 13, 2017

Its bigger sister, the 2005 Château Palmer (53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 7%...

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Alsace Grand Crus

Alsace Grand Crus

by Westgarth Wines July 11, 2017

There are 51 Grand Crus in total in Alsace, and while there are some...

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Michelin Invest in Parker

Michelin Invest in Parker

by Westgarth Wines July 10, 2017

The Michelin guide is a beloved albeit controversial guide to dining. Likewise, Robert Parker’s...

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The Most Admired Woman in Burgundy

The Most Admired Woman in B...

by Westgarth Wines July 07, 2017

Formerly of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, now at the head of Domaine Leroy, Madame...

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Angelus Spreads Its Wings

Angelus Spreads Its Wings

by Westgarth Wines July 06, 2017

Angelus is construction a new winery for its second label, Le Carillon de Angelus...

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