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Our Thanksgiving 2025 Wine
What did we select for our Thanksgiving wine of 2025? A Grand Cru Clos-Vougeot of course! This 2002 was a pop-and-pour, and was still holding onto acid, some fruit and the exquisite experience of an older burgundy. More please!
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Nov 281 min read


Paris 2024
This is a post a long time in the making. We're finally getting our report on our time in Paris in 2024, just as we get ready to return in 2026. We'll keep this short, just the highlights. Paris came at the end of our incredible tour of Champagne and Burgundy . Bidding farewell to Beaune we headed to Paris with our trusty VinGarde packed full of champagne, pinot noir and chardonnay (we won't mention how much more we had shipped). Maison Delano was our hotel for the durat
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Nov 282 min read


A Burgundy treat in Chicago
We happily discovered The Gage offering up Burgundy month in November, and jumped at the chance to revisit one of our favorite regions while staying a bit closer to home. The special menu did not disappoint! This runs for November only, so perhaps we'll visit again next year. We selected the Delice De Bourgogne (with house country bread, fig preserves, herbed salt) along with a glass of Cremant - J. B. Jessiaume “Eminent” Blanc de Blancs and Chardonnay - La Tour-Perrier “V
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Nov 161 min read


France 2024: Champagne and Burgundy
We're taking a look back at our 2024 visit to France, starting with Champagne and Burgundy.
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Jul 236 min read


Bonne année
What a way to start 2025 by sharing so many great wines with friends! The 2025 New Year's Day Selection
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Jan 11 min read


Join us on our Journey
We invite you to explore the world of wine, food, travel, and classical music with us! We are excited to share our insights and...
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Aug 18, 20241 min read
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