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Wine Review: Château du Moulin-à-Vent 2011 Champ de Cour Moulin-à-Vent
Wine Review: Château du Moulin-à-Vent 2011 Champ de Cour Moulin-à-Vent
"This is the second of two reviews for wines by Château du Moulin-à-Vent. To learn more about the village of Moulin-à-Vent, the region of Beaujolais, and the Gamay grape then please read the review for Château du Moulin-à-Vent 2011 Moulin-à-Vent. "So because I covered all of that in the first review, let's talk a bit about the winery in this one. "The earliest proof of Château du Moulin-à-Vent's existence is from 1732 but it's probably older than that. However, before 1936 it was called Château des Thorins. 1936 was the year that Moulin-à-Vent became one of the first Cru Beaujolais villages to be...
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Champagne Gosset: Wine First, Bubbles Second
Champagne Gosset: Wine First, Bubbles Second
"'With Champagne Gosset, the wine comes first, the bubbles come later.' — Jean-Pierre Mareigner, Cellar Master at Gosset "Although Champagne is very popular, there are still a number of misconceptions that exist about this sparkling wine. For example, I've said repeatedly that more people need to drink Champagne with food, to pair it with their dinner rather than just enjoy it as a celebratory aperitif. At a recent Champagne lunch at L'Espalier, a couple other misconceptions about Champagne were discussed. Representatives of Champagne Gosset led us through a tasting of a number of their sparkling wines, trying to illustrate and clarify a couple important...
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Marco Caprai of Arnaldo Caprai in Umbria Talks Sagrantino di Montefalco
Marco Caprai of Arnaldo Caprai in Umbria Talks Sagrantino di Montefalco
Catch Arnaldo Caprai’s Marco Caprai, a leader in the Umbrian Sagrantino di Montefalco revival, discuss the origins of this complex red wine. He reveals the history of wine in Umbria then we taste two wines to best understand the terrior. Tune in and please share this episode with those looking to better understand the inland Italian wine region Umbria. Read Jancis Robinson’s words on Umbria. The two wines we tasted were: 2015 Arnaldo Caprai Colli Martani Grecante Grechetto DOC–Three months on the lees, aged in stainless steel, this mineral-driven, medium bodied white is luscious and hefty. 2010 Arnaldo Caprai Collepiano...
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Fairway to Heaven: Grieve Family Winery Mixes Passion for Golf and Grapes
Fairway to Heaven: Grieve Family Winery Mixes Passion for Golf and Grapes
"In the borderland between Napa and Sonoma, where bootleggers and brothels once abounded, two winemakers now pay tribute to golf with an ace Sauvignon Blanc and a 'Double Eagle' Bordeaux blend. "The Grieve Family Winery straddles the county line between Sonoma and Napa, just north of the point where the majestic Mayacamas begin their slow descent toward the San Pablo Bay. "While located in Napa’s Lovall Valley, the winery is accessed solely from neighboring Sonoma County. The route to the winery follows a sun dappled, serpentine road along which villas and weathered farmhouses occasionally punctuate hilltops covered in golden California...
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In Beaujolais: Château du Moulin-à-Vent, Dominique Piron and Thillardon
In Beaujolais: Château du Moulin-à-Vent, Dominique Piron and Thillardon
"The famous windmill of Moulin-à-Vent sits at the heart of this 620 hectare Cru in Beaujolais, in the village of Romanèche Thorins. And just below it is the impressive Château du Moulin-à-Vent, which has been renovated extensively since it was acquired by Jean-Jacques Parinet in 2009. Parinet originally came from Beaujolais but then made his money in the IT business, and for the last three years he’s been assisted by Brice Laffond, who oversees both the winery and the 30 hectares of vines the domaine owns. "There are 130 parcels of vines here, and gradually they are being trellised, although...
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Wine Review: Château du Moulin-à-Vent 2011 Moulin-à-Vent
Wine Review: Château du Moulin-à-Vent 2011 Moulin-à-Vent
“Let's start off with some clarifications. This wine is from the village of Moulin-à-Vent, which is a cru of Beaujolais, France. This is not anything like the Beaujolais Nouveau that comes out every third week of November. Beaujolais Nouveau is garbage. Yes, it's an exciting traditional thing to celebrate the vintage but the wine is crap. “Beaujolais-Villages is the name of the Beaujolais where the wine starts to get good. One of my favorite simple and affordable wines is Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages. Give that sucker a chill and you've got the perfect red wine for spring. It's like drinking Jell-O....
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Elvio Cogno, One of Barolo’s Greats, Dies at 79
Elvio Cogno, One of Barolo’s Greats, Dies at 79
"Elvio Cogno, the gifted winemaker from Italy's Piedmont region who worked at Marcarini and his own winery, died June 12 of complications from diabetes. He was 79 years old. "As a young man in the early 1960s, Cogno worked for his father at the restaurant all'Angelo in La Morra. There, he met Giuseppe Marcarini, who was in need of a cellar master. Though Cogno had never made wine, it was his dream, so he volunteered to work without pay. His first vintage was 1964, a great harvest in Barolo, and the resulting wine, from the Brunate vineyard, became legendary. It...
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Touring Sonoma Grape by Grape
Touring Sonoma Grape by Grape
Pinot Noir"Sonoma has become a hot destination for Pinot Noir, with the county boasting many of California's leading wineries for the grape. Spread over three regions, they draw upon a range of terroirs and bottle Pinots in a variety of styles." "The area is home to Pinot stars Marcassin and Kosta Browne, standard-bearers such as Dehlinger and Rochioli, and many more standouts, including Arista, Auteur, Donum, Merry Edwards, Patz & Hall and Siduri. "Pinot thrives in Russian River Valley, Carneros and Sonoma Coast. Known for its lush redwood trees and foggy weather, Russian River generally produces plump, rich and fruit-forward...
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Sparkling Summer
Sparkling Summer
"The good times keep rolling for American sparkling wine, and consumers are showing no signs of popping the bubble. The rise of Prosecco, seemingly out of nowhere 10 years ago, continues to drive interest in all things sparkling... "... And California sparkling wine is more than ready for this broader consumer attention, earned after years of experimentation and polish. Wine lovers know that California bubbly offers value, but Champagne chauvinists are still reluctant to give the state's luxury têtes de cuvées their due. Tapping into the tastes of such connoisseurs remains the final hurdle. "Since my lase report on the...
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Hyde de Villaine Makes Long-Term Commitment to Napa Valley
Hyde de Villaine Makes Long-Term Commitment to Napa Valley
ST. HELENA, CA (June 15, 2016) — Hyde de Villaine (HdV) purchased in May 2016 a 33.5 acre parcel at the corner of Silverado Trail and Trancas Street in Napa Valley, California. The property comprises 24 acres of vineyard, a 3,750-square-foot winery and a residence. The location has been the home of HdV since 2003; however, the acquisition marks HdV’s commitment to the Napa Valley and the tradition of family ownership. James Eyer, General Manager of HdV, stated: “This purchase by the owners of Hyde de Villaine reconfirms their commitment to the Napa Valley. It communicates to our stakeholders, clients...
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