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Jun 19, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingThe San Francisco Bay Area has long been admired as one of the most beautiful and romantic destinations in the world. Although the area actually enjoys a long heritage of winemaking, its wines—crafted in the city proper as well as Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, and a short drive east in Livermore Valley—have just begun to receive the international recognition they deserve.... Read More |
Apr 27, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingOver the past few years, the practice of sustainability has evolved from a noble concept to a full-on movement in the Napa Valley. Here are just some of the ways businesses in this leading wine region are stepping up their eco-commitment—improving wine quality and the way we all live.... Read More |
Apr 16, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarNineteen Italian wineries will be present in a four-city tour in early May. The cities on the Dalla Terra Winery Direct Annual Portfolio Tasting 2012 scheduled May 1-4 are Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.... Read More |
Apr 9, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingThe short path from the parking lot to the charming Victorian house that houses St. Clement Vineyards’ tasting room is steep, but worth every step. The landmark Napa Valley estate, established in 1878 by the San Francisco stained glass merchant Fritz Rosenbaum, was one of the first bonded wineries in the Napa Valley.... Read More |
Apr 3, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & Tasting | 1 CommentThe state of Washington is home to an impressive breed of winemaker. Many have spent years, even decades, in other parts of the world, honing their craft.... Read More |
Mar 26, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingRome wasn’t built in a day and neither was Willamette Valley Vineyards. Its prologue begins in 1961, when winemaking visionary Richard Sommer hired an Oregon attorney to do the legal work necessary to establish the first Oregon winery since Prohibition. The attorney’s son was Jim Bernau.... Read More |
Mar 20, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingHigh in the hills above Napa Valley lay two pristine valleys that together hold the fertile estate vineyards of Somerston. Allan Chapman purchased the 638-acre Priest Ranch property in Soda Valley in 2004, and the adjacent 990-acre Lynch Ranch in Elder Valley early 2006.... Read More |
Mar 12, 2012 | Contributor: Steve MirskyUp until recently I had no idea what the wines from France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region tasted like. I had my first taste at Tilghman Island Inn in Maryland’s Talbot County during a game and wine pairing dinner. I was impressed by its unique flavor profile. Lo and behold, a few months later I was alerted to the fact that Gerard Bertrand, an innovative and sustainable winemaker based in this same region was awarded European Winery of the Year at Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Annual Wine Star Awards.... Read More |
Jan 27, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingWhen Gary Eberle planted the region’s first Syrah vines in the mid 1970s, he knew he was onto something big — but he didn’t know how big.... Read More |
Jan 19, 2012 | Contributor: Kellie K. SpeedNext month, Boston’s Towne Stove and Spirits will host an evening with the Castello di Ama winery showcasing the beauty of the Sangiovese grape from the heart of Tuscany.... Read More |
Jan 17, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & Tasting | 1 CommentCradled between three mountain peeks in Sonoma County's small, fertile Bennett Valley, Matanzas Creek Winery crafts distinctive wines that speak to this beautiful, singular place.... Read More |
Jan 3, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingNot yet ten years old, B Cellars Winery is already redefining winemaking and modernizing old World techniques. B Cellars grew out of the combined passions of Jim Borsack and Duffy Keys.... Read More |
Jan 30, 2012 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternChanel is of course one of the world’s most legendary fashion houses. But did you know that they also have a celebrated winery?
Founded in 1661 by Pierre de Rauzan, Château Rauzan-Ségla, located in the heart of the Margaux appellation of France’s Bordeaux region, was acquired by Chanel in 1994.... Read More |
Dec 12, 2011 | Contributor: Touring & TastingAptly named “etude” after the classical music term for a focused study or technical exercise to perfect technique, Etude Wines is dedicated to mastering the craft of winegrowing. The winery was founded 25 years ago by Tony Soter who firmly believes that great wines are grown and not made.... Read More |
Dec 5, 2011 | Contributor: Linda KissamHere’s a yummy fall pairing you’re sure to love. The sausage soup is to die for and when paired with the Château Julien affordable ($15) 2009 Barrel Select Merlot — we definitely have a fall time winner.... Read More |
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