L’Alpage Fendant pleases all the senses I suppose that being in a ski resort, we get more call for Fendant than most. It pairs so well with skiing and being outdoors all day and settling into a big pot of fondue with friends afterward, but the mountain lifestyle is a thing unto itself, which may…

It’s really hard to imagine that yesterday was the 1st Anniversary of La Gritona tequila arriving in our lives. It was an instant favorite around here – such a mellow take on the spirit, rounded out with notes of cinnamon.  We happily introduced it to as many people as would listen.  If you haven’t heard…

I’ll admit it. It was the view that sold me. The vineyards flowing down the steep hillside into the lake with the Alps in the background. Gorgeous. Eric Solomon explains, “Vertiginous slopes and a loose gravelly soil threaten an imminent plunge, only to be broken (along with several bones) by the occasional terrace wall. With…

This week, we feature a textbook blue stone Brouilly style Beaujolais-Villages from one of the great women winemakers in France. The beautiful purity of gamay noir fruit – meets cement aging – showcasing the unique expression of Beaujolais that cannot be reproduced anywhere – but here! “I created Mary Taylor Wine because I don’t think…

Enjoy your Easter Sunday brunch with La Marca Prosecco, America’s favorite sparkling wine! The makers describe it as opening with aromas of fresh-picked citrus and honeysuckle blossoms with a crisp, clean palate. It has fruity flavors of green apple, juicy peach and ripe lemon, framed by hints of minerality. This pairs well with orange juice…

Principe del Sole Sangiovese Toscana 2017 https://avvenice.com/en/75_villa-l-arco Principe del sole features a bright and rich ruby-red color. An elegant and vibrant complexity is revealed on the nose, giving way to fruity aromas such as blackberry and plum which are balanced out wonderfully with notes of vanilla and licorice. The wine is silky and enveloping when it hits the tongue, with…

Probably the best known – at least in international markets – African wine comes from South Africa, with its distinctive Chenin Blancs or Steens, and Pinotage. However, vineyard cultivation in South Africa can trace its history only back as far as European colonization. Ethiopia has a domestic wine tradition with roots going back to ancient…

Matthiasson Village Cabernet To call Steve Matthiasson’s knowledge of the history of wine and wine growing “encyclopedic” would be a massive understatement. A few years ago, several of us were lucky enough to sit in Matsuhisa one afternoon as Matthiason shared his deep knowledge of his profession as one of the leading vineyard managers in…

It is the King of Grapes, the undisputed heavy-weight champion of the world, the most widely planted varietal in the world, gracing vineyards in every wine-growing region in the world. Its ubiquity can be attributed to a number of factors. It travels well both in vine form and when vinified. It adapts to a wide…