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Chateau Croix-Mouton 2007

Snapshots of memories frozen in time filled my mind as soon as I popped the cork.  A flash of cool, musty air.  The chill of the stone wall against my palm.  Red grapes seeping through the oak, coloring it a deep maroon.  I was in a wine cave – the scent of the cork took me there almost instantly.  Wine …

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Chateau D’Esteau Haut-Medoc 2003

As I mentioned in my post on the 2008 Vindemio Regain, I am unfamiliar with French wines.  Shameful, I know.  So, in my quest to remedy this embarrassing attribute, I set off for a fun-filled evening of Bordeaux tasting at 610 Magnolia.  For those who may not be familiar, 610 Magnolia is a wonderful and highly regarded restaurant tucked away in the heart of …