Chateau Pape Clement: Bordeaux & It’s Oldest Grand Crus!
Château Pape Clement sits on 60 hectares of vine and is one of 16 Grand Cru Classes in the Graves region. It’s also part of the Pessac-Léognan Appellation created in 1987.
Four Tuscan Wine Adventures: Travel to Tuscany
The most important articulation of wine in Montalcino is Brunello di Montalcino. In Montalpulciano it is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. To confuse them is a crime in some circles. The Wine Siren, Kelly Mitchell
Krug Grande Cuvée Named Most Popular Sparkling
Krug Grande Cuvée Champagne whether by a bonfire at the beach or in the most elegant dining setting. Wine and Spirits Magazine just named Krug Grande Cuvée Brut the single most popular sparkling wine in restaurants across the United States. The Grande Cuvée was first made in 1844. Now in its 166th Edition, Krug swept the honors […]
Crazy, Sexy, Pink from Italy: Chiaretto Rosé {VIDEO}
Rosé brought me to Italy. It was the beauty of the land, the romance of the region of Veneto and the people of Bardolino who made me want stay. This is how you pronounce Chiaretto Italian rosé is romancing wine enthusiasts with their contemporary approach to rosé, Chiaretto. This modern-day dry rosé uses the most […]
El Bierzo, Spain. The Wine World’s Best Kept Secret
El Bierzo, Spain will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. But it is the wine, made from the grape Mencia, that will steal your heart. View from Las Médulas, wine tasting with certified Jamón Iberico professional carver Traveling to Spain is not on my short list, but I am always up for […]
Beaujolais Gamay: The Masters Weigh-In from Pebble Beach
When an event brings the right wine personalities together the room becomes electric. l to r, David Keck, June Rodil, D’Lynn Proctor & Anthony Giglio Such was the case with the panel at Pebble Beach Food and Wine this season, featuring a discussion on Gamay from Beaujolais France (where it thrives) a region located south […]
The Rhapsody of Provence Rosé
Provence Rosé is the very foundation of Rosé “We grow Rosé, we live Rosé, we think Rosé.” Chateau Gassier. I think to myself, they should add “We are Rosè.” To taste French Rosé at home is one thing. To taste it in Provence is a mind altering experience. I am on a press trip. A tear […]
The Magic of Italian Wine is Alive at VINO: Featuring Feudo Disisa
I flew to New York City to attend a big event recently celebrating the winemakers of Italy and their wines. It’s called VINO and honors notable wine and vintners in Italy. From the launch of the first tasting event, the vibe was electric. Over 150 brands represented, seminars included wine experts covering topics from Rosé […]
Rhône Awakening in Provence with Chêne Bleu
Facebook Instagram Youtube Linkedin Twitter Medium Rss Rhône Awakening in Provence with Chêne Bleu Chene Bleu & La Verriere The wind is petulant near the river, whipping up a cool breeze. I clutch my wrap and an errant wisp of hair dances in my face while I try to stay warm. I’m heading off to […]