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Purity and Finesse at Domaine Leflaive
Purity and Finesse at Domaine Leflaive
“Brice de la Morandière took over as managing director of Burgundy's Domaine Leflaive in May 2015, after the death of his aunt, Anne-Claude Leflaive. His debut vintage at the estate looks excellent, based on the purity and finesse of the young Chardonnays. "‘The quality of the grapes was simply fantastic,’ he said, referring to the 2015 harvest. ‘There was no disease, just ripe and healthy fruit in both regions.’ He was referring to the estate's holdings in Puligny-Montrachet and Mâcon, the latter now comprising 49 acres…” See the full article, including Bruce's tasting notes, on Wine Spectator Online.
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PRess Newsletter January 2017
PRess Newsletter January 2017
January is the “door” to the year… and just like that… 2017 is well underway! The month was all about planning and execution for the year to come, renewing relationships and “doing what we do best – selling wine and kicking @#%!” A few of the juicy details… • hot press: Scoring 90 points, RouteStock 2014 Chardonnay is Editor’s Choice in Wine Enthusiast. • what people are saying: Jim Mullen of The Frog and Peach restaurant tells Tara Q. Thomas why Chateau du Moulin-a-Vent is a go-to on his wine list. • rainy day wines: The rain just won’t go...
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20 Wines Under $20: Reds for Winter Moods and Foods
20 Wines Under $20: Reds for Winter Moods and Foods
"I’m not one to adhere rigidly to the idea of drinking seasonally: reds when it’s cold, whites and rosés when the weather heats up. This is textbook nonsense that makes it seem as if temperature is the only consideration in choosing a wine. "But this is winter, a time to hunker down. For many, that means seeking pleasure in long, slow cooking. "In Manhattan, where I live, the idea of a hearth may be fanciful, but the warmth of the oven or stove, with a bubbling pot of beans or a simmering stew, serves the crucial figurative function. "The sorts of deep, soulful flavors that...
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Wilson Daniels PRess Newsletter | December 2016 – Best of the Best… a Year in Review
Wilson Daniels PRess Newsletter | December 2016 – Best of the Best… a Year in Review
Happy New Year! ... and welcome back from the flurry of holiday cheer! We hope you enjoy the “best of the best... a year in review,” over the past 12 months our portfolio has received a variety of endorsements and critical acclaim from top-ranking journalists, sommeliers and wine personalities nationally and internationally. We encourage you to pass this along to your network of contacts – it’s a sales tool that validates why doing business with Wilson Daniels and our partners is second to none! A few of the juicy details… • greetings from the president: Rocco Lombardo announces the spirit...
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Sonoma’s Westside Road Wineries
Sonoma’s Westside Road Wineries
"A weekend getaway should be easy and relaxing. A trip to Sonoma County’s Westside Road is just that. It’s a 12-mile drive between Healdsburg and River Road that is filled with oaks and redwoods in addition to numerous vineyards. Recently my husband and I drove this route with its stunning vistas, interesting wines, artisanal products and friendly people."Arista Winery, set among manicured Japanese gardens, bubbling brooks, and vineyards, is in an idyllic location to taste wine. In addition to their estate wines, grapes are sourced from dedicated growers throughout the region, where you find a mix of warm weather and...
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In praise of Prosecco
In praise of Prosecco
Part 1 - Prosecco then and now"This piece is different. I usually try to be non-technical, because I love amateurs, not technicians. An amateur is someone who 'passionately loves' a thing, a technician is a 'very skilled worker'. I hate working, I love passion: welcome to Italy. This time I have to make an exception because I have to convey, as a direct witness, the way Prosecco is changing, so I will be compelled to use some technical words and concepts which I wouldn't use while relaxing outside the Bar Centrale with friends."I live in the Asolo DOCG Prosecco Superiore...
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The Dry Side of Furmint
The Dry Side of Furmint
"If you’ve heard of Furmint, a Hungarian white grape, you probably know that it’s one of the primary varieties used in sweet Tokaji Aszú wine. What you might not know is that it’s also being used by young winemakers in Hungary to make dry, crisp white wines that are attracting global notice."Furmint’s origin is firmly planted in Hungary’s Tokaj region. There are about 10,000 acres devoted to Furmint there, and until recently, all of it was used to make sweet botrytized wines similar to Sauternes from France. That, however, is changing."The Great Tokaj Wine Auction, sponsored by the Confrérie de Tokaj,...
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Savoring the moment at Cognac Lhéraud
Savoring the moment at Cognac Lhéraud
"‘Life is too short to just rush through it. We must enjoy life. Take time, relax and be present.” "These were the word spoke to us by Guy Lhéraud as we entered Cognac Lhéraud in Cognac, France. "He ought to know, as he is one of the producers the eau-du-vie known as the “water of life.” We left our city mentalities at the door and heeded his words, following him into his world. "In the U.S., Cognac is best known because of four large companies. But, there are smaller family-run businesses in the area, such as Cognac Lhéraud. "The Lhéraud...
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The Dine, Wine & Spirits Show
The Dine, Wine & Spirits Show
Welcome to The New Orleans Dine, Wine & Spirits Show with host Tim McNally.On today’s show Frank Stansbury of Lafete News joins Tim to talk about the events of the weekend. Russell Lord stops by to talk about the great things going on at noma. https://noma.org/ Chef Ruth Varisco of Nunez College & Laura Dirosa of Concepts by Laura join the program to talk with Frank & Tim about The 7th Annual Best Chefs of Louisiana on April 11th. http://www.acfno.org/the-best-chefs-of-louisiana/Ben Howkins from Royal Tokaji stops by to talk with Tim about all of their wonderful wines. http://www.royal-tokaji.com/Barbara Frank of Dr. Konstantin Frank Wines...
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The Two Faces of Ventoux
The Two Faces of Ventoux
“In many ways, Ventoux is a state of mind as well as a re-emerging wine region.“Although it has a long history as a producer of Rhône Valley wines—it was especially prominent during the Avignon Papacy—Ventoux has mostly been somewhat quiet and relatively ignored in recent centuries.“Draped around the western and southern slopes and the foothills of the Rhône’s most prominent landmark, the towering Mount Ventoux, this wine region could be considered the Rhône Valley’s version of the Languedoc, but as Languedoc existed a generation ago. Even though their topographies are different, both regions share an air of wildness of terrain,...
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