ORGANIC AND BIODYNAMIC FROM BORDEAUX
By DEAN TUDOR
The Time and Date: Friday, March 13, 2009 2:30pm to 6:30pm
The Event: comparative tasting of organic and biodynamic Bordeaux châteaux, as repped by The Living Vine.
The Venue: Fine Wine Reserve, King Street West at Spadina Avenue, Toronto, (416) 593-9463.
The Target Audience: wine media and private customers.
The Availability/Catalogue: every wine was available, although private orders may have to be taken for some.
The Quote/Background: there were 18 wines from across the Bordeaux region, and at various price points. There were more than one bottle of many Chateaus. Indeed, some of the wines had been opened on Thursday 12 for another tasting, stoppered, and offered again for a comparison. One such Chateau even had yesterday’s wine plus a bottling with a label for sale in France only, in addition to the export market. (suite…)