The Ferrer Bobet winery and vineyards are in one of the steepest, coolest areas of Priorat, resulting in wines of tremendous freshness and purity
Quinta do Noval sits perched above the Douro and Pinhao rivers, its incredible vineyards radiating from the estate in every direction
The Disznoko estate, one contiguous parcel, was classified as a first growth in 1772; above the old winery, which is today a restaurant
8 miles from the Pacific in the western Aconcagua Valley where once only cattle roamed, Errazuriz today produces exceptional cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Finca Decero's unique vineyard in the middle of desert scrub and not much else is producing some of the most distinctive reds in all of Argentina
Chateau Montelena is built into the hills of Calistoga, its tunnels actually requiring a mining permit to build
Chateau d'Ampuis is a 12th century fort that lives among the vines of Cote-Rotie and serves as the symbol for the Rhone Valley's iconic Guigal
The rebirth of a great Champagne house: Champagne Ayala has been radically revitalized, and the extraordinary wines have been worth the wait
Lucien Le Moine makes 1-2 barrels of up to 50 dazzling crus a year. What treasures lie in these barrels? Bonnes-Mares, Clos de la Roche, Montrachet?
Domaine des Baumard: a remarkable estate for producing some of the most thrilling dry as well as sweet white wines on the planet
Nestled among some of the greatest vineyards of Bordeaux, Chateau du Glana produces outstanding, balanced Saint-Julien
Gerard and Brigitte Milhade produce authentic and serious Bordeaux from their Chateau Lyonnat in the Saint-Emilion satellite of Lussac
Some of the greatest old cognacs in the world sleep peacefully in the 13th century crypt that serves as a cellar for Tesseron Cognac
The Tommasi family serve both as ambassadors of Amarone traveling the world, and as hosts welcoming the world to their Valpolicella region
Luciano Sandrone vinified his wines in the garage of his parents until he completed the winery above at the foot of the Cannubi Boschis vineyard in 1998
The Petrolo estate is a remarkable property tucked into the hills of Chianti, with all manner of expositions, elevations, and biodiversity
The "Paleo", or local wild grass, that gives its name to Le Macchiole's extraordinary Cabernet Franc, Paleo Rosso
The Telmo Rodriguez winery in Rioja is in the cool Lanciego area of his vines; the outer wall of the winery is fabricated from old barrel staves
In 1997 the Tommasi family invested in the Maremma, in Tuscany, and started Poggio al Tufo; the agriturismo above was completed in 2013
A really nice piece in Market Watch on where VINTUS has come from, and the exciting future ahead. What an intense 15 years it's been, pretty amazing to be called "a force in the business". The best is yet to come! Click on the image or here to see the full article.
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VINTUS Market Watch Article
A really nice piece in Market Watch on where VINTUS has come from, and the exciting future ahead. What an intense 15 years it's been, pretty amazing to be called "a force in the business". The best is yet to come! Click on the image or here to see the full article.
Forbes Magazine features Champagne Bollinger in their latest article “Royal Wedding: What Drinks Will Meghan and Harry Serve”
Forbes Magazine features Champagne Bollinger as a strong contender for the Champagne chosen for Harry and Megan’s Wedding on Saturday, May 19th.
Bollinger has held a Royal Warrant since 1884 and has been the official Champagne at previous Royal Weddings, including Prince Charles and Diana Spencer in 1981. According to the New York Times, Bollinger is Prince Charles’ “favorite Champagne.”
The article also highlights that Prince William and Kate Middleton served L’Hospitalet de Gazin 2004 as the red wine at their wedding.
Champagne Bollinger received its royal warrant from Queen Victoria in 1884. The brand is known for its pinot noir-driven Champagnes and long ageing process. If you really
want to celebrate in royal style with Bollinger, pick up one of the brand’s magnums.
Off the Markt, a lifestyle website based in New York City, has published a list of the finest rose wines for 2018. Guigal’s 2017 Cotes du Rhone rose is noted for being a “…structured, dry rose…bursting with red fruit flavors and aromas”. See the rest of the post, and the full list, here.
The First Female To Combine Wine And Technology
Female First, a UK based site, chats with Stephanie Morton Small of Finca Decero about the ground breaking augmented reality app she created for The Owl & The Dust Devil. She says “I think it is the ultimate dinner party wine! A great conversation starter that will enliven all the senses… and a great way to keep your guests occupied, and impressed, if you are between courses!”
Quinta do Noval is previewing their 2016 Vintage Ports this week at a series of tastings in New York, Chicago and San Francisco, in collaboration with the Symington Family Estates and the Taylor Fladgate partnership. Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth published a post with some comments about the general declaration, citing the 2016s from Noval as highlights of the vintage. Below are a couple of excerpts. Click here to read the full article!
“The 2016s are definitely going to make a splash. The growing season got off to a late start, following a very rainy spring that would pay dividends later in the season. As Portugal’s Douro Valley entered into its typically hot and dry period in June and July, the vines had enough water reserves to help them along, with only a few areas suffering from hydric stress. Then, on Sept. 13, a light rain fell, giving the vineyards a freshening, and with the vintage running a week behind, growers could take advantage of ideal weather conditions into October, picking the later-ripening varieties such as Touriga Franca at optimum quality. Yields are markedly lower—lower than 2011 and 2007, so expect demand to be high, with prices slated to be about 10 to 20 percent higher than the 2011s.”
“Among the highlights are the 2016s from Noval, both the regular bottling and the Nacional, with the former capturing the sleek and focused feel of the vintage to a T, while the latter is simply a beast-mode Port, with nearly unbridled energy to its core of black currant and plum paste flavors and bristling brambly spine.”
Top Roses of 2018
Food & Wine Magazine has listed its Top 30 Roses for 2018 and Guigal is among them. Jonathan Cristaldi comments that Guigal is “arguably the most iconic Rhone producer.” Read the rest and see the full list here.
Philippe Guigal: Legend of the Rhone Ranger
Every now and again an interview with a winemaker comes along that is truly remarkable. Here, Tom Hyland of wine-searcher.com speaks with Philippe Guigal and the discussion goes far beyond the basics. From climate change to comparisons between Cote-Rotie and Hermitage as well as the intricacies of the 2015 and 2016 vintages – which his father Marcel believes 2015 is one of the best ever – this article is truly insider’s knowledge.
Forbes features Champagne Bollinger’s Limited-Edition Rosé 2016
Forbes features Champagne Bollinger in an online roundup story titled, “2018’s Best Rosé Wines: What To Drink Now.”
The story features Limited-Edition Bollinger Rosé 2006 as a rosé of choice to enjoy during the spring and summer seasons.
Wine Enthusiast features Champagne Bollinger’s La Côte aux Enfants
Wine Enthusiast featured Champagne Bollinger in an online trend story titled, “Red Champagne, France’s Best Kept Secret.”
The piece highlights the significance of Coteaux Champenois and how Bollinger is a key player in its comeback, highlighting Bollinger’s La Côte aux Enfants and its history.
Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rose 2017 nabs Wine of the Week TWICE
Our beloved Cotes du Rhone Rose 2017 from Domaine E. Guigal has been named a Wine of the Week not once, but TWICE! Scott Greenberg at WTOP remarks its “beautiful bouquet of raspberry and cherry on the nose with fresh, clean strawberry and cherry flavors in the mouth” (see full article here) and Dan Berger of The Press Democrat adds it’s “a delightful quaff that works with almost any food.” (see full article here)
The Inside Scoop on Eating and Drinking in Lyon
Katie Kelly Bell of Forbes goes in-depth with Chef Jamie Bissonnette and Philippe Guigal to find out what the best places to eat and drink in Lyon are. From butcher shops to wine bars, see here what these two think are the best and you just might find out which wine is Philippe’s favorite.
