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Vinolent: Kumeu River Chardonnay
Vinolent: Kumeu River Chardonnay
"Ordinarily, your chances of seeing me at a tasting of 48 white wines from the same producer would be somewhere between none and next to none. But this was a bit different. I have followed Kumeu for more than a decade, ever since I read somewhere about a bloke called Stephen Browett slipping this New Zealand Chardonnay into blind tastings of serious white Burgundy and the wine always holding its own and, moreover, frequently giving Batards, Chevaliers and Corton-Charlemagnes the tasting equivalent of a good kicking. So, whilst the thought of four flights of twelve wines (2006-2017 inclusive of the...
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Vinepair: In the Age of Instant Everything, the Three-Tier System Persists, for Better or Worse
Vinepair: In the Age of Instant Everything, the Three-Tier System Persists, for Better or Worse
Even in the age of "instant everything", the prohibition-era national and state-level alcohol regulations can be a source of confusion for consumers and trade alike. Tim McKirdy's recent piece in Vinepair is a great reference for anyone looking for a quick refresh on the subject. Here's an excerpt with some great quotes from Wilson Daniels President Rocco Lombardo explaining "The Fourth Tier"... "Fourth-tier marketing companies maintain relationships with distributors on behalf of wineries, and ensure distributors and retailers are accurately portraying the story behind the wines. “It’s impossible for [small-scale producers] to get into every market, communicate the message of...
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Elvio Cogno Named Top 100 Wineries of the Year According to ‘Wine & Spirits Magazine’
Elvio Cogno Named Top 100 Wineries of the Year According to ‘Wine & Spirits Magazine’
Congratulations to Elvio Cogno, who has nabbed a spot in Wine & Spirits Magazine's Top 100 Wineries of the Year. "Each year, we present more than 15,000 wines, blind, to our panels and critics to find the most distinctive wines to present to our readers. Our Top 100 Wineries earned the highest scores in our tastings this year, with the most consistent performances over a range of wines," says Joshua Greene, editor and publisher of Wine & Spirits Magazine. Should you want to taste the wines for yourself, you can at their event on October 9 in San Francisco. "The wineries pouring at...
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From Mythic Origins to Modern Allure, Hungary’s Royal Tokaji Wines
From Mythic Origins to Modern Allure, Hungary’s Royal Tokaji Wines
"Two hours east of Budapest, where the Great Hungarian Plain meets the Zemplén mountains (a precursor to the Carpathians), furmint and yellow muscat grapes grow from volcanic soil in well-attended rows. After fog collects, but before the sun burns it all way, a “noble rot” takes over the fruit—and something rather special is born. This is Hungary’s Tokaji wine region and the nectar produced is one of exceptional merit—and centuries of lore. It’s referenced everywhere from the Hungarian National Anthem to Bram Stoker’s Dracula and even an episode of Mad Men. But despite its origins predating 1571, it’s a relatively small player in today’s global wine...
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What Pairs with Cinnamon Desserts? Royal Tokaji
What Pairs with Cinnamon Desserts? Royal Tokaji
"The classic fall dessert is a warm apple or pear crisp with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and brown sugar,” says Diane Gross, co-owner of Cork Wine Bar and Market in Washington, D.C. . “Pair it with another classic, 2007 Royal Tokaji Wine Company Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos.”
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Les Producteurs de L’Année: Château du Moulin-à-Vent Named Top 10 Winery by Bettane+Desseauve
Les Producteurs de L’Année: Château du Moulin-à-Vent Named Top 10 Winery by Bettane+Desseauve
"Château du Moulin-à-Vent has became in a few years an obvious reference of its appellation with a relevant range of wines, all of excellent quality. The 2014 vintage had taken a nice turn with more elegance, less power. This trend was confirmed with the 2015. Their power is perfectly mastered, their finesse well shown. Our intuition was the good one: this domain is one of the grand of Beaujolais, with an homogeneous level of excellent quality. We are happy to give them a 4th star (4 stars out of 5: the best rate of all region)."
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Schramsberg’s Hugh Davies Looks To Vintage-Dated Sparklers And Still Wine
Schramsberg’s Hugh Davies Looks To Vintage-Dated Sparklers And Still Wine
In recent years, the domestic sparkling wine category has taken off, with brands priced around $15 leading the charge. Now, as the category nears the 11-million-case mark in the U.S., California-based luxury sparkling wine producer Schramsberg is looking to turn consumers’ eyes to even higher price points. Altogether, Schramsberg produces around 85,000 cases of sparkling wine annually, with the flagship Blanc de Blancs ($35) its largest seller at 35,000 cases. Wilson Daniels handles Schramsberg’s distribution in the U.S. “There aren’t many domestic producers of ultra-premium sparkling wines,” says Schramsberg president and CEO Hugh Davies. “We’re slowly building a fan base...
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Why You Should Check Out These 6 Awesome Italian And French Wine Towns
Why You Should Check Out These 6 Awesome Italian And French Wine Towns
Montalcino (Tuscany) Set on a hillside in the Val d’Orcia, a part of Tuscany offering some of the region’s most phenomenal landscapes, Montalcino, like its larger counterpart Montepulciano, is a major wine town. Here the star attraction is Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy’s costliest wines (prices typically range from about $55 to close to $1500), made entirely from Sangiovese grapes. While archival records show a Brunello produced in the Middle Ages, the local Biondi Santi family pioneered the development of the type of wine that’s made today. You can visit their iconic winery, the Tenuta Greppo, a short drive...
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What’s Your Go-To Wine for a Barbecue?
What’s Your Go-To Wine for a Barbecue?
"There is nothing like a cold glass of rosé wine or rosé Champagne on a hot summer night. I love Chêne Bleu rosé these days and never say no to a glass of Billecart-Salmon rosé. We serve it by the glass at the restaurant, and we sell a lot of it. Why not serve exceptional wines by the glass?" - Rebecca Kirhoffer, owner and wine director at Award of Excellence winner Rebeccas in Greenwich, Conn. Read the full article here.
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Save or Splurge: 8 Great Red, White, Rosé and Sparkling Wines for Any Budget
Save or Splurge: 8 Great Red, White, Rosé and Sparkling Wines for Any Budget
"Bisol is history in a glass. A producer with more than a 500-year history, they know how to craft sparkling wine. Prosecco is made with a grape named Glera and most of it is easy-drinking and enjoyable bubbly. Some, however, carrying the Superiore DOCG designation are worthy of sitting with the best in the world. This wine is made with grapes grown on the coveted hill of Cartizze and is a classy and classic sparkler." Watch the full segment here.
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