Each April in Bordeaux people in the trade get to barrel sample the new vintage from just about any estate imaginable. The event is called the UGC (Union des Grandes CRU) and is attended by people from all over the globe. A long way for many to travel, so the Bordelaise began a few years back taking their show on the road to major markets around the world, including Miami.

We have asked, and they have agreed to visit Orlando next time, offering us at ABC, and therefore you, a chance to meet them AND taste the wines!!! Details are sketchy at this point, but we will most likely partner up with a hotel locally and put on our very own UGC tasting for you! WOW!!!

 The list of participants (estate owners and cellar masters) is hovering at around 18-20 right now, with a few more pending, and I can assure you there are some pretty spectacular names being poured! More details to come, as soon as we begin to finalize details, including date, location and a who's who of Bordeaux personalities!

Shayne Hebert, Central Florida Wine Supervisor

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