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GETTING TO KNOW WINE. WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Bordeaux
- is in South-Western France. This is the most famous wine region, with the world's most sought-after wines. They are full bodied, rich, and bold.
MAIN WHITE VARIETALS:
MAIN RED VARIETALS:
BORDEAUX
Map of France
Note: Bordeaux wines are usually of blended varietals. Thus, a red Bordeaux is usually a blend of at least Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This makes for a more complex & interesting wine.
3 Important Wine Regions
Wine 101 (step 1)
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Bordeaux