It is not very well known outside of France, but Burgundy, arguably the region in France that produces the finest of all wines, and one of the most prestigious of all wine regions in the world, but beyond the illustrious still Chardonnay and Pinot Noir...
Of course, if you read wine back labels, spec sheets or winery websites, every winery will tell you that their wine is unique. This is always going to have some truth in a way, like us people, every wine is somewhat unique: different grapes, different...
Drappier is a Champagne maker and a family-owned Champagne house founded in 1808 and located in Urville in the Aube département of Southern Champagne region, France. The Drappier House in Urville is a 12th century residence that was then occupied by monks. Drappier Champagnes are...
Mas Llossanes is a new wine estate in Roussillon, Southern France, founded in 2016 by Solenn and Dominique Génot. Using organic and biodynamic viticulture, the couple produces wines from vineyards of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Chenanson, and Chasan in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains....
Wineries have long been a draw for tourists when visiting Argentina. The country’s many wine-producers are celebrated for creating great tasting Argentinian Malbec wines. A new era of wine production is upon Argentina and wines are coming from all over the country; Mendoza, Salta, Córdoba...
Château Pédesclaux is one of the 18 fifth growths of Médoc classified in 1855, also called in French: Cinquième Grand Cru Classé. After a tumultuous History during the 20th Century, the Château was acquired in 2009 by the current owner, Jacky Lorenzetti, who also owns Château...
After nearly 30 years making Burgundian and Rhone variety wines, renown Santa Barbara winery Fess Parker has announced its ambition to produce world-class wines based on Bordeaux varietals, building and expanding upon founder Fess’s pioneering vision of winemaking. To do so, the second-generation Fess Parker...
During a quick wine trip to the Lake Garda area in Northern Italy, I had the pleasure of stopping by at the famous Zenato winery. The goal was simple but dual: Discover Zenato’s wines Find the best type of Grana Padano cheese to pair with...
Broadside’s Unique Approach to Californian Wine Broadside’s approach to making wine is rather unique in this part of California, Paso Robles that is. And it is this approach, with obviously its translation into how the wines taste, that is bringing the brand much attention and...
While visiting the Napa Valley, I had the pleasure and opportunity to stop by and share insights into,-perhaps, an undiscovered gem of a winery of the region, although located in one of the most prestigious parts: St. Helena. I found out that one thing is...