11. And in an amusing twist, the family whose fortunes were built on inexpensive wine, has turned to making premium wines under the M. Trinchero label. 12. And just as certainly, a handful of winemakers can make outstanding wines in lousy vintages. 13. And many oenologists make wine, including Rolland, who owns four chateaus here and in neighboring St.-Emilion. 14. Another handful make good wine, with substance, something honest. 15. Archaeological discoveries show that residents of this northeastern valley flanking the Ebro River have been making wine for thousands of years, since well before the Romans arrived. 16. Aside from controlling the market, the negociants were often accused of making mediocre wine, of regularly and illegally blending in heavier wines from Rhone and even Algeria. 17. Assessing frost damage, like making wine, takes time. 18. Besides making wine, brewing beer and rock guitar music are his two other passions. 19. Biale runs the vineyard operations, Perry makes the wine. 20. Both chateaus also make white wines, Chateau Haut-Brion Blanc and Chateau Laville Haut-Brion. |