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Wilson Daniels Announces “The Italians Are Coming!”: The 2015 winemaker tour highlights the newly expanded portfolio from acclaimed wine regions of Italy
Wilson Daniels Announces “The Italians Are Coming!”: The 2015 winemaker tour highlights the newly expanded portfolio from acclaimed wine regions of Italy
St. Helena, CA (May 29, 2015) — Wilson Daniels’ Italian winery partners will unite next month, June 9-12, 2015, in three distinct locations across the U.S. for the first-ever “The Italians Are Coming!” tour, showcasing the growing influence of some of Italy’s hottest producers in the company’s prestigious portfolio. The tour will kick off in Houston, Texas, move to Atlanta, Georgia, and finish in Washington, D.C., with winemaker dinners, tastings and other events centered on introducing the trade, media and consumers to Wilson Daniels’ new Italian partners and wine selections: Buglioni, Castello di Volpaia, Coronato, Elvio Cogno, Insoglio del Cinghiale,...
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26th Annual Restaurant Poll – Most Popular Merlots
26th Annual Restaurant Poll – Most Popular Merlots
Château Simard’s Saint-Émilion ranks number 2 on the list of most popular Merlots in Wine & Spirits Magazine's 26th Annual Restaurant Poll. The poll gives insight on wine trends and includes the hottest wines in America's most popular restaurants.
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Wilson Daniels PRess Newsletter | December 2015
Wilson Daniels PRess Newsletter | December 2015
Another year has come and gone, and now it’s time to charge full steam ahead into 2016. But first, a bit of reflection is in order: WD, alongside our distinguished winery and spirits partners, have made some major achievements and successes over the past 12 months (catch a glimpse in the attached pages). We hope that you’ve enjoyed the first few installments of the PRess newsletter and look forward to bringing you more juicy details in 2016. For now, here are a few from December... hot press: Champagne Gosset 2002 CELEBRIS Extra Brut gets 96 points from Vinous awards and...
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The Sensory Appeal of Tokaji
The Sensory Appeal of Tokaji
"Wholly unique. Widely misunderstood. Genius. "Tokaji is as savory and refreshing as it is sweet. Indeed, the wine may well be the most truly balanced wine in the world for, in the same split second, it registers on every sensory dimension currently known: sweet, salty, tart, spicy, bitter, and savory. (Which is why you can drink it anytime—including as an aperitif). "I don’t get the opportunity to taste Tokaji that often, but when I do, I jump at the chance. Here are my thoughts on the just released 2008 vintage of the Royal Tokaji Company wines that I tasted recently...
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Celebrating Champagne
Celebrating Champagne
“When Sommelier David Mangeat poured the Champagne we'd selected into a decanter, I was shocked. I was at the Michelin one-star restaurant Les Berceaux in the center of Épernay, a two-minute walk from the grand Avenue de Champagne and its succession of famous Champagne houses. “The Champagne was Gosset's Grande Reserve Brut. A nonvintage bottling, this is usually a pop-and-pour proposition. But the decanting brought additional depth and richness to the wine, making it a perfect companion to the lobster. “I'd come to Champagne to see how the region's chefs match their food to the local wine when not every...
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Something Old, Something New
Something Old, Something New
“Reboot: Producers rarely turn on a dime, but Arista did with the 2013 vintage. This Russian River Valley winery had been making very good wines from vineyards on and around its property, but knew it could improve and in 2013 it did. Owners Mark and Ben McWilliams credit hiring winemaker Matt Courtney the year before. Courtney is a talented, attentive winemaker mentored by one of the best, Marcassin’s Helen Turley. His Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs for Arista are striking, bound to invite comparisons to Marcassin. “Each of the 2013 Arista wines displays its own personality, with the Chardonnays ranging from...
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Holiday Cheers to the 50 year Anniversary of Schramsberg Vineyards
Holiday Cheers to the 50 year Anniversary of Schramsberg Vineyards
"Pop! Pop! Pop! For wine fans across the nation, popping corks and sharing bottles of domestic sparkling wines has become a tradition during the holidays. One of the great wineries to thank for this tasty trend is Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley. "Located on Diamond Mountain near Calistoga, the Schramsberg brand was originally developed by Jacob Schram, who purchased the property in 1862. Following his family’s German tradition of winemaking, Schram established a reputation for making award-winning wines with Riesling, Golden Chesslas, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah grapes grown on the first hillside vineyard in Napa Valley. "Following Schram’s death, his...
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Arnaldo Caprai Brings Modern Montefalco to Wilson Daniels Portfolio
Arnaldo Caprai Brings Modern Montefalco to Wilson Daniels Portfolio
ST. HELENA, CA (December 29, 2015) — Wilson Daniels announces, effective January 1, 2016, the newest addition to its Italian wine portfolio, Montefalco Sagrantino champion Arnaldo Caprai. The partnership marks a pivotal step in Wilson Daniels’ continued pursuit of quality and excellence within its expanding portfolio. The marketing and sales company aims to represent the very best producers of their respective regions around the world, and Arnaldo Caprai — the most highly regarded winery in Umbria — certainly fits the profile. “Arnaldo Caprai has all of the qualities we look for in our partners and more,” says Wilson Daniels president...
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50 Years of American Sparkling Wine: The Schramsberg Odyssey
50 Years of American Sparkling Wine: The Schramsberg Odyssey
"The famous sign that welcomes the world to Napa Valley hosts a quote by author Robert Louis Stevenson: '...and the wine was bottled poetry.' In the early 1880's Stevenson took his honeymoon in the northern end of Napa valley, and wrote about it in a book called Silverado Squatters. In it, he describes his visit to the property of German immigrant Jacob Schram: 'Mr. Schram's, on the other hand, is the oldest vineyard in the valley, eighteen years old I think; yet he began a penniless barber, and even after he had broken ground up here with his black malvoisies,...
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Clau de Nell: Biodynamic & Aged in Troglodyte Caves
Clau de Nell: Biodynamic & Aged in Troglodyte Caves
“Near the city of Saumur, France, you’ll find the highest concentration of troglodyte dwellings in the Loire Valley. Dug into the soft tuffeau that resides just below the topsoil, many of these cave homes are the result of quarries used to mine the building blocks of the area’s famous château. While tourists to the area have their eyes fixated on these decadent castles, the troglodytes offer a hidden appeal that’s literally just below the surface: converted inns, restaurants, art galleries, and in many cases, wine cellars. “I bring all of this up because of Clau de Nell, an excellent producer of Cabernet Franc (and...
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