Category: Wine
May
30
New Spanish Highlights from Jorge Ordóñez
New Spanish Highlights from Jorge Ordóñez by Jeb Dunnuck September 6, 2019 Importer Jorge Ordóñez continues to represent a bevy of brilliant estates in Spain, and it’s always a fun, educational tasting with him and his son, Victor. This latest report focuses on new releases from a handful of top estates in Rioja (most notably […]
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May
30
Terrassous – Ambré Hors d’Age 18 ans – Rivesaltes
TASTED by Andreas Larsson Terrassous – Ambré Hors d’Age 18 ans – Rivesaltes tasted by the Best Sommelier in the World Andreas Larsson. Lemon Zest, Quince, Crisp Acidity Pretty colour, deep golden, but rather amber with a slight rim indicating a certain evolution, high viscosity as well indicating sweetness. Intense nose, complex nose, also indicating […]
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May
30
Château Beauchêne Video Presentation
Watch the video below to learn more about Château Beauchêne: Click here to see the original video on YouTube Click here to learn more about Château Beauchêne
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May
30
The Best American Pinot Noirs Under $30 to Drink Right Now: Lafond Santa Rita Hills
The Best American Pinot Noirs Under $30 to Drink Right Now Red alert. Pinot Noir is one of the oldest grape varietals in the world. It’s more than 1,000 years older than the ever-popular Cabernet Sauvignon, and is the 10th most-planted grape varietal in the world (Cabernet Sauvignon being No. 1 in this category). But, while it is […]
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May
30
The Dark Queen of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Domaine du Pégau
The Dark Queen of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Domaine du Pégau She may be the Dark Queen of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but the darkness doesn’t come from her. In fact, Laurence Feraud is hard to characterize as anything but light, even after a full day skiing and a long drive to meet me at her little winery on the edge […]
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May
30
What is natural wine? And is it better for you?
What is natural wine? And is it better for you? Natural wine is growing in popularity, with more people making it, importing it and buying it — but it’s far from a fad. Here’s what you need to know. Aug. 11, 2019, 8:15 AM EDT By Lauren Salkeld Natural wine might seem like an odd […]
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May
30
Bonjour Bourgogne! featuring Vigneron de Buxy Bourgogne
Bonjour Bourgogne! BLOG | AUGUST 2, 2019 – 3:30PM | BY PENNY WEISS Imagine grand châteaux, wine vineyards, limestone cliffs, intriguing caves, the Morvan National Park, Forest des Bertranges, picturesque rivers and canals, and you have arrived in Bourgogne, aka Burgundy. Photo credit: French Entree To begin, Bourgogne is the French name for Burgundy. According to the Bourgogne […]
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May
30
Summer Reds for When You’re Sick of Rosé
Summer Reds for When You’re Sick of Rosé By Marshall Tilden III While there’s nothing like rosé in the summer, if you’re outside enjoying wine on a warm evening, chances are there’s a grill a stone’s throw away. Hearty summer barbecue fare may mean it’s time to put down the pink and pick up a […]
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May
30
Albariño Finds Its Inner Beauty – Featuring Aquitania Rías Baixas Albariño
Albariño Finds Its Inner Beauty By Eric Asimov July 5, 2019 Among the first wave of new grapes that came to define today’s era of diversity in wine was albariño, from the Rías Baixas region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. The wines were a novelty when they began showing up in Spanish restaurants in the […]
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May
30
The Friuli Wines of Perusini from Corno di Rosazzo
The Friuli Wines of Perusini from Corno di Rosazzo The Perusini ronchi di Gramogliano winery is located in Italy’s Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region, which produces some of the finest wines of Italy. Sandwiched between the Adriatic Sea to the south and the Julian Alps to the north, Friuli’s cool climate is uniquely suited for high quality wine […]
