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Longtime Schramsberg employee gets vineyard block dedicated to him
Longtime Schramsberg employee gets vineyard block dedicated to him
“When Jaime Aguirre was first approached about taking a foreman’s position at Schramsberg Vineyards in 1968 he never dreamed he’d work there for 47 years, let alone have a vineyard block dedicated to him. ‘I said I’d try it, but I don’t know if I’ll stay,’ Aguirre said. ‘I’ve been trying it since.’ “Aguirre who retired a few months ago as vineyard manager said he had been working at Beaulieu Vineyard when his manager told him there was a foreman opening at Schramsberg and Aguirre should take it. Aguirre was 20 or 21 years old at the time and didn’t...
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Nine sparkling rosé wines for Valentine’s Day
Nine sparkling rosé wines for Valentine’s Day
"Sparkling wine is perfect for any romantic occasion. (Actually, it's appropriate for any occasion -- like, it's Tuesday night! -- but I digress.) For the day that's all about romance,Valentine's Day, I like a bubbly with a hue that evokes roses and candy hearts: rosé sparkling wine. "The best rosé sparkling wines -- produced by the traditional méthode champenoise -- are fairly dry. In addition to a rosy color, they often have more body and red fruit flavorsthan nonrosé bubblies. That makes rosé sparkling wine a good choice to drink with a meal. The additional weight stands up to a...
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Wilson Daniels Establishes the Anne-Claude Leflaive Memorial Scholarship
Wilson Daniels Establishes the Anne-Claude Leflaive Memorial Scholarship
ST. HELENA, CA (January 27, 2016) — Wilson Daniels will award one industry professional a sponsorship for exemplary work in the wine industry and an all-expense-paid trip to Domaine Leflaive in Burgundy. The scholarship is in honor of the late Anne-Claude Leflaive, whose passion for education and sustainable growing methods has earned the historic family estate a reputation as a leader in biodynamic farming and as a benchmark for white Burgundy. The scholarship will be awarded based on criteria assessing individuals’ dedication to furthering their education and contribution in the wine arena. The selection process aims to identify candidates who...
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Château Gassier Brings Provençal Excellence to Wilson Daniels Portfolio
Château Gassier Brings Provençal Excellence to Wilson Daniels Portfolio
ST. HELENA, CA (January 28, 2016) — Top Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire producer Château Gassier joins the portfolio of leading fine wine marketing and sales company Wilson Daniels, developing the winery’s presence in the US market as consumer interest in rosé wine increases. Wilson Daniels will release three Château Gassier wines to the US market in coming months: Esprit Gassier, Côtes de Provence; Le Pas du Moine, Cru Sainte-Victoire (February 2016) and 946 Rosé, Grand Vin de Provence (April 2016). Château Gassier stands out as the only Provençal estate within the exceptional European partners that form the core of Wilson...
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Legendary winemaker turns global spotlight on Burgundy’s vineyards
Legendary winemaker turns global spotlight on Burgundy’s vineyards
"The French winemaker whose prestigious Romanee-Conti is one of the world's most expensive wines has helped put the vineyards of his beloved Burgundy on the global map of cultural landmarks. "Aubert de Villaine, a reserved 76-year-old, took up the mantle to get the Burgundy region's unique wine-growing tradition on to the UNESCO World Heritage list. "That effort succeeded in July and led to his being named a 2016 'man of the year' by the monthly French Wine Review. "'Burgundy is unique in the world of wine, it's a model for all of the world's wine-growing territories and for those who...
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Star quality
Star quality
"Over the last two to three decades, there has been a noticeable shift in how Barolo is presented to the market, with classic Barolo, produced from a number of vineyards or communes, taking a back seat to cru offerings. These single-vineyard releases have given Barolo a higher profile among critics and consumers, with several of the finest sites – such as Cannubi, Brunate and Cerequio – taking on an almost legendary status. "However, there are numerous crus located among the 11 communes of the Barolo production zone that have emerged as superb parcels, yet have not received the same recognition...
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Domaine Laroche: A Pioneering Spirit in the Heart of Chablis
Domaine Laroche: A Pioneering Spirit in the Heart of Chablis
“Nestled in a sleepy, patina-hued village at the foot of the ‘hills of the Grands Crus’, one of the oldest, most progressive wineries in Chablis recently held a festival to celebrate the stellar 2015 harvest-and with it took another noble step forward in its illustrious history. Founded in 1850 by Jean Victor Laroche and continuously managed by five generations of Laroches, Domaine Laroche is no stranger to prestige or progress (it was the first Burgundian winery to bottle all wines with screwcaps). From 247 acres of Chardonnay vineyards across Chablis's four classifications, including 15 acres of Chablis Grand Cru and...
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The Might of Montefalco
The Might of Montefalco
"Sagrantino, one of Umbria's indigenous grape varieties, reminds me of a television celebrity whose lustre has faded. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Sagrantino was enjoying a boom. Back in 1970, only five hectares remained of the variety, which was used chiefly to produce a splendid passito wine for local consumption. Then a few growers began to vinify Sagrantino as a dry wine. Their hefty tannins and high alcohol were not universally admired, but the wines nonetheless built up an avid following. "Growers from within the regions — and many from outside it — rushed to plant more vineyards on...
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The Good Food Hour: Wines of the Year 2015
The Good Food Hour: Wines of the Year 2015
The Good Food Hour, hosted by Steve Garner and John Ash, welcomes guest Tom Simoneau (The Wine Guy) to discuss his 2015 "Wines of the Year." During the show, Tom and Steve taste and comment on the winner for "Best Sparkling" — the Champagne Gosset NV Grande Réserve Brut (clip begins at minute 4:00) — and discuss Castello di Volpaia's 2013 Chianti Classico, Tom's "Best Alternative Red" (minute 34:20). Listen to the podcast here.
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Wilson Daniels PRess Newsletter | November 2015
Wilson Daniels PRess Newsletter | November 2015
We’ve got a lot to talk about regarding our spectacular partners: scores and awards have been pouring in left and right, as well as great reads from some of the industry’s top journalists. Everything from podcasts to videos, events to food and wine pairings can be found in the attached pages, equipped to get even the most disgruntled Grinch into the holiday spirit. A few of the juicy details... hot press: Ponzi Vineyards 2012 Aurora Chardonnay scored 96 points and earned a spot on the “Top 100 Wines” list for Wine Enthusiast; Kumeu River 2012 Estate Chardonnay’s 93 points put...
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