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A Look Back, A Glimpse Ahead
A Look Back, A Glimpse Ahead
“… My previously mentioned New Zealand adventure wrapped up in Auckland with a visit to Kumeu River winery where I met Sales and Marketing Manager Paul Brajkovich for a tasting of their portfolio. Originally founded in 1944 as San Marino Vineyards by Mick and Katé Brajkovich and their son Maté (originally from Croatia), Kumeu River underwent a name change in 1986 as the next generation of the Brajkovich clan decided to focus less on producing basic red and white wines and more on producing Chardonnays made in the style of those from Burgundy. And trust me when I tell you...
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The best bubblies for the big game
The best bubblies for the big game
"You're strategically seated on your battered but accommodating sofa in front of your behemoth flat-screen TV, surrounded by your BFFs and the myriad requisite snacks, and it's the peak moment of the year - the kickoff of Super Bowl LI. "You pop open your commodious cooler, bravely thrust your hand down into the frigid ice, rummage around and pull out a cold bottle of ... bubbly? "Why not? It's a free country. Be the first in your crowd to throw a football TV party that's all sparkling wine. That's sparkling wine, not French Champagne, which might make your BDBs (beer-drinking...
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Jefford on Monday: Beaujolais pride
Jefford on Monday: Beaujolais pride
“Thank God for 2015!” I was in Villefranche, chatting with Jean Bourjade, the Director of Inter-Beaujolais at the beginning of this month, and it was when I asked about 2015 that he broke into that English expostulation. The quality of the cru wines from that vintage is outstanding (see a selection of tasting notes below), and it seems to have come at the right time for the region as it slowly lifts itself out of the doldrums which saw 6,000 ha uprooted over the last decade and a half. There’s nothing like a good vintage to put wind in the...
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The One and Only Chablis
The One and Only Chablis
A tasting of 2015 grands crus reveals the distinctive character—and pleasure—of Chablis “… Overall, I was impressed with the 2015 vintage. The majority of the wines were potentially outstanding, offering quality and consistency. On one hand, they reflect the warmth of the '15 growing season, on the other hand, they exude freshness and balance. They are precocious and charming, approachable enough to attract a broad audience, yet with the aging potential to satisfy Chablis connoisseurs…” Read the full article at Wine Spectator.
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Chateau du Moulin-a-Vent | The Serious Side of Beaujolais
Chateau du Moulin-a-Vent | The Serious Side of Beaujolais
"When you think of Beaujolais, Beaujolais Nouveau is likely first to come to mind. This simple, light-bodied, uncomplicated quaffer arrives to market with substantial fanfare, produced from grapes that were literally hanging on the vine just three months earlier. "The King of Beaujolais, Goerges Dubouef, would be proud of such instant recognition, which he is largely credited with creating. It is after all arguably one of the greatest marketing feats known to man, itself a case study in effective marketing that has captivated an often mercurial audience, the wine consumer. "As a result of the success Beaujolais Nouveau campaign (while...
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Sparkling Wines for Every Occasion and Budget
Sparkling Wines for Every Occasion and Budget
"With high-quality sparkling wine available at every price point, there’s no need to limit consumption to special events. We’ve assembled our tasters’ favorite bubblies from $25 or less—bottles that are ideal for casual gatherings and meals—up to the ultra-splurges destined for milestone celebrations. "No matter the reason for indulging your fizzy bliss, with this many great choices, you can’t go wrong... Over $100 "Once the exclusive realm of Champagne, these heights are now being reached by examples from California and Spain. These are the ultimate expressions of sparkling wine artistry, shining with clarity and complexity, bringing brilliance to the table....
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Nicole Rolet and how Chêne Bleu earnt its Super Rhône status
Nicole Rolet and how Chêne Bleu earnt its Super Rhône status
"If you were to visit Chȇne Bleu today, tucked in to the foothills of Mont Ventoux, it would be hard to imagine a site that had been abandoned for years. Not only is it now a beautiful home for Xavier and Nicole Rolet, but it has been transformed in to a vineyard producing wines that have been awarded Super Rhone status by the world’s top critics. Nicole Rolet shares her story with The Buyer. "Dreams really can come true as Nicole Rolet looks back on how a determination to transform abandoned terroir in a forgotten part of the Rhône has...
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Grand Cru Chablis: Burgundy’s Best Top-Class Whites
Grand Cru Chablis: Burgundy’s Best Top-Class Whites
"Les Clos, at 26 hectares, is the largest of the seven Grands Crus in Chablis; its slopes look south-southwest over the small village of Chablis itself. Despite the name, the walls that once enclosed the vineyards have long since disappeared. Its size means a larger number of producers have plots there, in principle making it ideal to compare their various winemaking styles. Drouhin Vaudon’s 2014 is still a bit austere; as it opens up I expect the floral aromas it shows currently to broaden and more fruit to emerge. William Fevre’s 2014 Les Clos is a riper, fruitier wine, with...
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Best of 2016, Part II
Best of 2016, Part II
"As the happy occupant of the World’s Best Job, I believe it is good karma to tip my hat to outstanding performances, wines and accessories that I’ve encountered each year. Having logged more than 70,000 air miles in 2016 and tasted over 9,000 wines, it is fair to say that I’ve been around the block, and here’s a second set of observations concerning the best things I encountered along the way. I’ll be tacking new items onto this column every day this week, so stay tuned: Top Category on the Rise: New Zealand Chardonnay"Among the highlights of my 2016 was...
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Chêne Bleu – with Nicole Rolet
Chêne Bleu – with Nicole Rolet
"Straddling the corners of four appellations in the Vaucluse area of southeastern France, Chêne Blue made a bold decision deciding to step outside of the AOC system in order to achieve their goal of producing high quality wines. With a southern latitude, in line with Gigondas, and high altitude (more northern and similar to Condrieu), Chêne Bleu almost literally has “one foot in the southern Rhône and one foot in the northern Rhône.” Being outside of the AOC system means the wines are often given broader geographic boundaries, such as Vin de Pays, Vaucluse or AOC Ventoux. "The Chêne Bleu...
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