Chalk Hill Estate Winery Experience What a fabulous lunch and reserve tasting I had with the Chalk Hill Wine Experience. My host is Courtney Foley. Courtney is now the winemaker for Chalk Hill Estate Winery in Sonoma, California. [socialpug_tweet tweet=”The Chalk Hill Estate Winery is famous for its Chalk Hill Chardonnay.” display_tweet=””] The Chalk Hill […]
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Sweet Wine From Bordeaux One of my favorite wines in the world is the historic, yet always fashionable, Sweet Wine From Bordeaux. Sometimes called “Golden Bordeaux” this name describes both the color of this wine, as well as its “golden” stature in the world of fine wine. Sweet wine from Bordeaux – or Golden Bordeaux
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Visiting Domaine Silvain Langoureau with Jeanne-Marie De Champs [socialpug_tweet tweet=”One can always count on Jeanne-Marie Du Champs to represent the very best producers in their region.” display_tweet=””] One can always count on Jeanne-Marie Du Champs to represent the very best producers in their region. Each time I visit I appreciate this charming couple and the
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On this day shortly before the 2017 Hospices de Beaune weekend, our visits commenced with Paul Pernot in Puligny Montrachet. For the first time, we were joined by the next generation of Paul Pernot & Fils, the lovely Alvina, who just finished university and speaks very good English. The estate has developed over several decades,
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Chateau de Corneilla Have you ever had dinner “inside” a well? At Chateau de Corneilla in the Roussillon, this is a rare treat! Jonqueres d’Oriola (Jon) lives in an actual castle. During this visit to Chateau de Corneilla, Jon’s revealed that his family came to this area just south of Perpignan, France from Spain in
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Welcome to the Delicious Wines of the Roussillon with Domaine Ferrere Ribiere Terrats is a delightful region in the Roussillon region of France. Here you will find gorgeous scenery and delightful wines. Domaine Ferrer Ribiere lies in Terrats, in the foothills of the Canigou, just 15 km South-West of Perpignan, near Spain. [socialpug_tweet tweet=”The Domaine comprises
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Mas Karolina is a very special winery in the Roussillon region of France The Roussillon is a very special part of France filled with delicious wine and people who make their living from the vine. [socialpug_tweet tweet=”Though French today, the language is Catalan and so is the culture. ” display_tweet=””] Though French today, the language
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Dry Creek Valley The Dry Creek AVA within the larger Sonoma AVA specializes in Zinfandel, its historical grape. RecentlyI had a chance to lunch with Ann Peterson, Executive Director of Dry Creek’s wine tourism organization, to get a better sense of what is going on in the Dry Creek Valley region. Dry Creek Valley: Hot
Cline Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel The Story of Cline Old Vine Zinfandel From Lodi, California You might have heard of the small town of Lodi, California. It is famous for the Zinfandel red grape variety. The town of Lodi is between the San Francisco Bay and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Cline Cellars, established in 1982,
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Rosé Wine: The Guide to Drinking Pink Do you love Rosé wine? Join the crowd. Chances are, if you’re not a Master of Wine like Jennifer you enjoyed Rosé Wine and didn’t really think about how it was made, the grapes used, or what country it came from. **Click Here for Wine Resources** Chances are,
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So this morning I changed my schedule in order to meet with the ProWein team who’ve come to NYC to meet journalists and give us a preview of what ProWein 2017 has to offer. I’ve been attending this excellent trade fair for a number of years in order to re-connect with favorite producers, meet new
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