Under U.S. rules, a bottle labeled Cabernet Sauvignon only has to be 75% Cabernet. That’s what we ran into this week. We think that’s a blend, not a single varietal! Thoughts? www.ttb.gov/regulated-co...

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Decoy launched in 1985 as the companion label to Duckhorn Vineyards. The company's own brand summary describes its goal as being the "gateway duck" for trading up to Duckhorn and its other brands. www.duckhornportfolio.com/assets/clien...

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By reputation, '89 isn't a superstar Latour, but I always thought a lot of '89s were underestimated as some were hard in their youth (more so on the Left Bank by my own aging recollection) and took more time to unfold. Still, if not ready now, not gonna be. #wine #bordeaux #pauillac

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You've seen the duck on the Decoy label everywhere. We bought two bottles with our own money to find out if it is worth buying or if you should duck it. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/deco...

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In 1395, the Duke of Burgundy banned Gamay outright, calling it 'a very bad and disloyal' variety and ordering it ripped out, worried it threatened Pinot Noir's reputation. It's the same grape in Beaujolais today. www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/07/31-j...

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