French Bordeaux Wine Flight: A Suncoast Summer Sipper
Last Thursday, Suncoast View welcomed Michael Kasper, Director of National Sales for Vignobles Sullivan, for a refreshing summer edition of Wine Down Wednesday mysuncoast.com+6mysuncoast.com+6mysuncoast.com+6mysuncoast.com.
Highlights from the Tasting
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Four summer-ready Bordeaux selections were featured — each chosen to bring crispness, elegance, and seasonal charm .
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Though the full tasting line‑up wasn’t detailed on-air, Kasper highlighted how Bordeaux wines can be vibrant and refreshing in warm weather .
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The segment emphasized pairing these wines with summer meals—seafood, fresh salads, and light appetizers—for optimal enjoyment mysuncoast.com.
Why Bordeaux in Summer?
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Many modern Bordeaux blends offer bright acidity, subtle fruit, and moderate tannins—perfect for outdoor gatherings and casual sips.
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Michael Kasper showed how versatile Bordeaux can be: elegant enough for wine lovers, yet easygoing enough for a relaxed evening.
Final Take
Suncoast viewers got a taste of Bordeaux’s summer side, proving these classic French wines have plenty of room in your warm-weather lineup. Whether you prefer crisp whites or lighter reds, this Bacchus-approved tasting showed there’s nothing stiff or austere about Bordeaux under the sun.