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Schramsberg Vineyards toasts to 2021 harvest, firefighter efforts
Schramsberg Vineyards toasts to 2021 harvest, firefighter efforts
From the Napa Valley Wine Insider Digest: Aug. 14, 2021 series Sam Jones Aug 11, 2021 Updated 20 hrs ago Hugh Davies sabers his bottle in celebration with his winemaking staff. The winemaking staff at Schramsberg celebrate with their sabers at the 2021 harvest toast. Schramsberg Vineyards toasted to their 2021 harvest, and ceremoniously dumped this bin of grapes as part of the event. At this year’s annual Schramsberg Vineyards harvest toast, gratitude took center stage as vintner Hugh Davies extended his thanks to firefighters after the challenging year prior with the Glass Fire. While the Schramsberg winemaking and field staff gathered at the...
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Champagne shortage in the Hamptons is forcing wealthy customers to charter cases on private planes
Champagne shortage in the Hamptons is forcing wealthy customers to charter cases on private planes
10 AUGUST 2021By Christian Smith A Hamptons Champagne shortage has lead to wealthy residents and visitors going to extreme lengths to get their kicks from the fizz – with one wealthy individual chartering 15 cases in via private jet. According to a report in the New York Post, wealthy patrons and residents in the Hamptons are struggling to get their hands on that most prized commodity, practically synonymous with the exuberance and luxury of the area. ... However, if the rich and famous of the Hamptons can find it within themselves to drink something other than Champagne, we think they will...
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GREAT VALUE WINES: 8 PRIORAT FOR UNDER $40
GREAT VALUE WINES: 8 PRIORAT FOR UNDER $40
Monday, August 9, 2021 8 Tasting Notes Defined by old-vine Mediterranean varieties, the tiny wine-growing region of Priorat in northeastern Spain rapidly rose to international acclaim in the late ‘90s and made a name for itself producing brooding, tarry, spicy and minerally attractive wines charged with concentration and fine tannins dialed into the fruit – from the powerful carignan (locally known as samso), bright grenache, spicy syrah and sometimes even from dense cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Unsurprisingly, yield from the poor, schist soils in the dry, sun-drenched terraced landscapes of Catalonia is low, and adding in the high production costs...
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Napa Valley travel guide: Where to visit, eat and stay
Napa Valley travel guide: Where to visit, eat and stay
The engine of U.S. wine production and home to world class Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa is a 'full package' destination. Jess Lander shares her insider knowledge on the best places to visit, so you can plan your ultimate wine tour... Napa Valley has long been the engine of U.S. wine production and while other California and American AVAs have started to gain notoriety, none have come close to acquiring the star power of Napa. It’s not just the world-renowned Cabernet Sauvignon — though that was the impetus, starting in the 1970s — but also Napa Valley’s incredible culinary scene, luxury resorts,...
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How Winemakers Are Responding to Climate Change—in the Cellar
How Winemakers Are Responding to Climate Change—in the Cellar
There’s only so much that can be done in the vineyards. The rest takes place during the winemaking process. Written by Kathleen Willcox Published 07/30/21 Three previously unthinkable incidents so far during the summer of 2021 have put the severity of the new climate reality into stark relief: the high-pressure heat dome that roasted the Pacific Northwest, killing hundreds and shattering temperature records from California to British Columbia, the wildfires in Oregon that have been so severe they created their own weather patterns and sent clouds of smoke as far as Manhattan, and the devastating floods in western Europe that...
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9 Superb Spanish Wines For Your Summer Barbecue
9 Superb Spanish Wines For Your Summer Barbecue
Isabelle Kliger Contributor Travel The sun is shining, temperatures are rising and barbecue season is upon us. Before you fire up the grill, make sure you’ve got something delicious to wash down all that smoky food. Coming from a hot, sunny climate, Spanish people know a thing or two about staying refreshed on a scorching summer day. Spanish wines are a great choice for a summer barbecue. GETTY Spain is home to some of Europe’s preeminent wine-growing regions, including Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Priorat. Spanish red wine is famous the world over, but what about the lesser-known whites, the...
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California Sparklers Expand At The High End
California Sparklers Expand At The High End
While much of the attention in the U.S. sparkling wine market has been focused on Prosecco recently, California sparkling wines have also been making strides, particularly at the higher end, as consumers continue to trade up in their drinks choices. Growth among domestic sparklers has been concentrated mostly in the above-$15 segment lately. ... The upscale Schramsberg brand, handled by Wilson Daniels, has likewise been on the upswing, advancing 4% to 83,000 cases last year. Rocco Lombardo, president of Wilson Daniels, tells SND that Schramsberg accelerated as the stay-at-home orders began last year. “From June 2020-Dec 2020 alone, our depletions of...
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Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino: The 2013 and 1983 Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riservas
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino: The 2013 and 1983 Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riservas
MONICA LARNER 15th Jul 2021 | The Wine Advocate | July 2021 Week 2 Earlier this year I published a spotlight on new releases from Montalcino’s Biondi-Santi. In that article, I reviewed the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino and the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino. This little article focuses on two wines from the winery’s historic library. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a current release, and the 1983 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is part of the estate’s late-release program. Both wines show stunning freshness and depth, a reminder of the slightly cooler conditions seen in both years. Sangiovese loves a long and steady growing season...
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How Beaujolais Nouveau Won (And Lost) Generations of U.S. Drinkers
How Beaujolais Nouveau Won (And Lost) Generations of U.S. Drinkers
BY JANICE WILLIAMS Animation by Eric DeFreitas In the 1980s, Beaujolais Nouveau made its first big splash in the United States, and American consumption skyrocketed. By the ’90s, the food-friendly wine was a dinnertime staple. That new vintages are released each year on France’s celebratory Beaujolais Nouveau Day, which just so happens to fall right before Thanksgiving, only adds to its stateside appeal. In recent years, however, U.S. sales have sharply declined. In the aftermath of the pandemic, industry experts project a 25% drop in Beaujolais Nouveau sales in the U.S., according to a 2020 Euronews report. So, how did Nouveau lose its...
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Tenuta Sette Cieli: tasting Indaco and Scipio
Tenuta Sette Cieli: tasting Indaco and Scipio
Sette Cieli is an exciting winery driven by the young minds of Ambrogio Cremona Ratti and Elena Pozzolini. James Button compares the estate's two top wines from the 2016 and 2017 vintages. James ButtonJuly 4, 2021 Owner Ambrogio Cremona Ratti and CEO/winemaker Elena Pozzolini. Credit: Tenuta Sette Cieli Situated in Monteverdi Marittimo in the province of Pisa, Tenuta Sette Cieli is one of the highest estates in the area, and named as such with the translation meaning ‘estate of the seven skies’. A winding three-mile dirt track leads up to a hilltop at around 400 metres above sea level,...
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