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
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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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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.
Wines Of The Week: Syrah And Viognier For The Summer
The E. Guigal 2015 Saint-Joseph Rouge was featured in Brian Freedman’s Forbes.com column “Wines of The Week: Syrah And Viognier For The Summer,” just in time to inspire our weekend wine purchases! Brian selected the Saint-Joseph Rouge from E. Guigal as the red Wine of the Week, which he called “one of the most instantly recognizable names of the Rhone Valley.” He described the Saint-Joseph as having “generous fruit complicated by the quintessentially savory notes of floral peppercorn and serious minerality.” In addition, Brian noted that the wine “shows an appealing mix of cherry, plum, fig cake, and star anise, all of it cut through with mouthwatering acidity that allows the subtly smoky finish to linger.” Read the full storyhere.
Making the Case for Age-Worthy Sauvignon Blanc
Tim McKirdy of VinePair authors a piece on age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc. McKirdy states that Dog Point’s Section 94 “is noted for its ageability.” Ivan Sutherland, President of Dog Point, states that the key to producing age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc is “largely the influence of climate and soils.”
In his latest piece, Andrew Jefford of Decanter claims Mounir Sauoma is “one of the most original thinkers working in French fine wine today.” Jefford dives deep into Sauoma’s history in Burgundy and his new ventures in Chateauneuf.
What’s On Our Table: 2015 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Writer Russ Winton included the wine he enjoyed over July 4th weekend with his Modesto Bee readers. Within Russ’ Wine List column, he shares that the 2015 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge “is aged two years and a great value at $15. A light chill made it perfect for the July 4 barbecue.” You can see his full columnhere
Rhone Royalty: E Guigal
In a dedicated feature story for Best Wines Under $20, writer Clive Pursehouse asserts that “the Guigal name is so well known for fans of Rhône wines that it’s hard to imagine that the estate got its start as late as 1946.” He elaborates on the style of the House, one that is known to showcase the power and beauty of Syrah and Syrah-based blends from the grape’s most noble of homes. As he continues to discuss some of the specific expressions within the portfolio, he praises the 2015 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage ($22) as “a hell of a lot of wine for just over a Jackson.” You can read the full story here.
Style and substance: 7 summer bottles with huge label-appeal
Xposé writer Sam Wylie-Harris speaks to the growing trend of daring drinks brands featuring creative, seasonally inspired elements to their label and packaging designs to stand out on shelves. Finca Decero The Owl and the Dust Devil 2015, one of seven wines featured, is praised for combining augmented reality with an animated film once a smart phone is held against the label. Sam continues by recommending that this ultimate dinner party wine would “make a great gift for wine lovers celebrating a special birthday or anniversary. The Bordeaux-style blend of malbec, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and tannat is a broad shouldered red with excellent structure that’s built to last, offering great ageing potential.” You can read the full article here
Five Decades of Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Roger Morris of The Drinks Business joined the Chateau Montelena Dream Tasting in NYC on June 27th. Bo Barrett took a room full of eager guests through 5 decades of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, dating back to 1974 and all served out of magnum. Morris states, “Each of the wines was sound, and each vintage tasted as though it had more years to age. Surprisingly, there was a great continuity of style between vintages in spite of the addition of better machinery, new oak barrels, drip irrigation and the addition of hillside estate vineyards…”
2017 Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rosé – Perfect Sip of Summer
New York culture publication Quest included the 2017 Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rosé in its Spring 2018 issue, within a striking “Sip of Summer” spread. The writer noted that the wine “boasts a fruity nose of raspberry, redcurrant, and citrus balanced with a round structure.”
How to Drink, Store and Enjoy Bollinger R.D. 2004 Year-Round
Knowing all too well that there is no bad time to drink Champagne, Vogue Australia asked the team at Bollinger for their best tips surrounding food pairing, storage and sipping. In addition to overall recommendations, the story goes on to explain how “the distinct production qualities of Bollinger R.D. 2004 make it the perfect vintage for all-year-round consumption.” Read the full story here.
Food & Wine Recommends the Best RED Wines to Chill
F&W’s resident wine expert Ray Isle encourages readers to break the “rule” that red wine should only be served at room temperature – especially for summer. The story, featured in the magazine’s July issue, offers helpful do’s and don’ts for chilling red wines. The 2016 Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir ($27) is among the editor’s top picks, where he elaborates to say “this cherry-rich Pinot from Oregon’s Willamette Valley tastes great after a few minutes on ice.” Read the full story here.
12 Cotes du Rhone Wines That Offer a Range of Styles and Values
In a nationally syndicated Chicago Tribune story, “12 Cotes du Rhone Wines That Offer a Range of Styles and Values,” columnist Michael Austin highlights the appealing and affordable red, white and rosé wines of the region. The writer picks the 2015 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone as one of his favorite whites, elaborating on how the “pear, anise, fennel and green apple commingle in this soft wine, which finishes clean, with a touch of lemon.” A wonderfully food friendly wine, this is sure to please friends and family at your next summer get together!
