Black is back – Cahors on a bike

Posted on January 18th, 2010 1 Comment

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Cahors, the home of Malbec, is now viewable from the comfort of a saddle.

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Podcast on wines from Cahors

Posted on October 30th, 2008 4 Comments

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I’m a big fan of wine from Cahors, an area to the southeast of Bordeaux. Somehow, I’ve managed to get on the radar of frenchmalbec.com who interviewed me recently for an Irish perspective on the wines from Cahors.

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Château Haut-Monplaisir Prestige Cahors 2004

Posted on September 8th, 2008 5 Comments

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More Malbec from Cahors: Domaine Du Théron 2001

Posted on May 14th, 2008 1 Comment

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Bottle of Domaine du Théron, Cahors

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Quickie from Cahors: Chateau la Rose Rouge 2000

Posted on May 10th, 2008 1 Comment

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A quickie from Cahors, tasted a couple of months ago, but only writing up now.

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A little more from Cahors: Chateau du Cèdre “Le Prestige” 2004

Posted on May 9th, 2008 2 Comments

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Photo of Chateau du Cedre Le Prestige 2004 from Cahors

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Cahors & Argentina working together on Malbec

Posted on April 30th, 2008 8 Comments

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Malbec, the grape of the 21st century (according to Robert Parker), is being jointly promoted by both Argentina and Cahors. Good news for Malbec drinkers.

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One more from Cahors: Clos Triguedina 2001

Posted on April 30th, 2008 6 Comments

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Clos Triguedina from Cahors

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Wine from Cahors series: Clos de Gamot 2000

Posted on April 27th, 2008 3 Comments

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Since reading Michael Sander’s Families of the Vine, I’ve wanted to explore more wine from Cahors. I’ve started seeing a few wines from Cahors over the last couple of months, even some of the wines made by the wine makers who feature in the book. Needless to say, I’m going to have to give some of them a try.

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Fallon & Byrne for wine

Posted on March 11th, 2008 No Comments yet

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Bottle of wine (wrapped) from Fallon & Byrne

I’m often asked where’s a good place to buy wine. I’m always happy to share. First up, Fallon & Byrne.

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