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 ...
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Crazy, Sexy, Pink from Italy: Chiaretto Rosé {VIDEO}
{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 TO STAY. Italian rosé is ...
El Bierzo, Spain. The Wine World’s Best Kept Secret
{VIDEO} 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. Traveling to Spain is not on my ...
Beaujolais Gamay: The Masters Weigh-In from Pebble Beach
When an event brings the right wine personalities together the room becomes electric. Such was the case with the panel at Pebble Beach Food and Wine this season, featuring a discussion on Gamay ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rhône Awakening in Provence with Chêne Bleu
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 Angéle. A relaxing little gem ...