Our day began with some Bordeaux basics on regions. We drank red this Clariet (rose/) and a Bordeaux white
Martin Fuego showed us around Chateau Lestrille in Saint Germain du Puch. He also was our tour guide later in the evening for a look at Bordeaux.
The city's old theatre in the Place de Comedie. It's now an opera house.
Beautiful 18th century architecture with the ever-present flowers on balconies!
That's what i call a wall of wine - at the CIVB's tasting room and offices.
France's famous macaroons made from egg whites.
Bordeaux famous shopping area. This street is a mile long pedestrian walk way.
Anyone who has seen my previous European photos knows I love sides streets. That's where the locals eat and shop!
On those side streets you find dozens of little Brasseries or restaurants - most with a hand written menu and prices out front.
Our dinner companion was Chinese blogger Peter who has more than 1,000,000 followers on China's version of Twitter.
Probably the best redwine of the day. It was 55 percent Cab, 40 Merlot and 5 Petit Verdot as I recall.
Theresa of NY agency Creative Feed and Chicago-based wine writer Janelle at the Sweet Bordeaux Cocktail Party.
The early crowd at Fete du Vin
