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Cool-Climate Reds of the Southern Rhone
Cool-Climate Reds of the Southern Rhone
"It's not inaccurate to think of the sun-soaked Southern Rhone as the home of big reds. But the region offers ample diversity, and wine lovers looking for a change of pace can simply head for the hills. "Chene Bleu is the most exciting new producer here; Nicole Rolet and her husband have renovated a ninth-century priory, planting new vineyards and bringing some parcels of old-vine Grenache back to life. Their Syrah and Grenache bottlings are sleek, pure and loaded with fruit, floral and mineral notes, while their white called Aliot -- a blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Marsanne --...
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Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des vins de France 2014
Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des vins de France 2014
“'Michel Tardieu is now emerging as one of the very best negociants in the Rhône Valley. Accompanied by his son, Bastien, they roam the vineyards to find the very finest grapes, most often produced from very old vines. Each appellation presented offers a very high level of expression, magnified by a powerful and elegant notion of breeding. 2010 offers playback of a concentrated vintage that will require some years of cellaring to reveal itself. As for 2011, the wines present exemplary balance and high quality breeding. Particular mention should be made of the Châteauneuf-du- Pape Vieilles Vignes sourced from the heart of la Crau, a fabulous and historic terroir; in the same vein, the very great...
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Wine & Spirits 27th Annual Hall of Fame
Wine & Spirits 27th Annual Hall of Fame
Each winery appears with the number of Winery of the Year awards earned since the first Buying Guide in 1987. The date of the most recent award appears in parentheses. For a complete list of awards for each winery, click here.
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Grieve Family Winery: Lovall Valley’s Singular Winery: Napa Valley’s Last Undiscovered Winegrowing Region
Grieve Family Winery: Lovall Valley’s Singular Winery: Napa Valley’s Last Undiscovered Winegrowing Region
ST. HELENA, CA (August 28, 2013) — Wilson Daniels is proud to announce a partnership with the distinguished Grieve Family Winery, whose vineyards are located in the Lovall Valley, perhaps the Napa Valley’s last “undiscovered” growing area. The exquisite Grieve Family Winery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is the only 100% Lovall Valley wine in national distribution. Tiny Lovall Valley — only 1.25 miles and less than a half-mile wide — occupies a unique position in terms of geography, climate and viticulture. Straddling the county line between the towns of Napa and Sonoma, this tranquil spot is the last pocket heading...
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Clau de Nell: Anne-Claude Leflaive’s New Red Wines From the Loire
Clau de Nell: Anne-Claude Leflaive’s New Red Wines From the Loire
ST. HELENA, CA (August 28, 2013) – Wilson Daniels is introducing to the U.S. market the latest project from famed Burgundy producer Anne-Claude Leflaive: an exciting new Loire Valley winery called Clau de Nell. Anne-Claude and her husband Christian Jacques acquired the winery and surrounding vineyards in 2008, bringing with them the passion for biodynamic viticulture and high winemaking standards that have placed Domaine Leflaive among the very top ranks of Burgundy producers. This gem of a property, consisting of nearly 20 contiguous acres, a winery and limestone “troglodyte” wine caves, lies in the Anjou region of the Loire Valley,...
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Chêne Bleu: First “Super Rhône”: Couture Wines Produced from Pioneering Biodynamic Methods
Chêne Bleu: First “Super Rhône”: Couture Wines Produced from Pioneering Biodynamic Methods
ST. HELENA, CA (August 28, 2013) – Chêne Bleu teams up with importer Wilson Daniels to debut its couture wines across the U.S. market. Armed with vision and tenacity, one family is succeeding in using advanced biodynamic methods to produce the first “Super Rhône” wines from southern France. Exclusive to the Wilson Daniels portfolio are the multi-award-winning flagship red wines Abélard and Héloïse; the direct-press Rosé; and white wines Aliot and Viognier. On a remote 450-acre private estate, high above Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas in the southern Rhône, is the meticulously restored ninth-century priory — La Verrière, the property that produces...
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Hyde de Villaine Returns to Wilson Daniels Portfolio
Hyde de Villaine Returns to Wilson Daniels Portfolio
(St. Helena, California) – Wilson Daniels announces its renewed partnership with Hyde de Villaine (HdV). The Napa Valley winery, established in 2000, is a joint venture between Hyde vineyard manager Larry Hyde and director of the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Aubert de Villaine. Wilson Daniels is currently launching in top US markets Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay and Belle Cousine, a Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the Carneros district in California. To read more, click here.
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Hyde de Villaine Returns to Wilson Daniels Portfolio
Hyde de Villaine Returns to Wilson Daniels Portfolio
ST. HELENA, CA (May 21, 2013) – Wilson Daniels announces its renewed partnership with Hyde de Villaine (HdV). The Napa Valley winery, established in 2000, is a joint venture between Hyde vineyard manager Larry Hyde and director of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Aubert de Villaine. Wilson Daniels is currently launching in top US markets Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay and Belle Cousine, a Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the Carneros district in California. Aubert de Villaine, married to Larry Hyde's cousin Pamela, co-created the project between the Hyde and de Villaine families centered on making wines that define and illuminate the...
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Turn a Colorblind Eye to Your Spring Wine
Turn a Colorblind Eye to Your Spring Wine
“Seasonal moods and customs dictate the clothes we wear, the foods we prefer and, perhaps in a more subtle way, the wines we select. More subtle because wine choice extends beyond mere temperature in a way that woolen sweaters do not. Even though rosés and gossamer whites are ordinarily associated with summer, powerful reds still appear. Why? Because thick steaks and the wines that love them are never more than a grill away. "Spring is a transitional season for wines. In the end, weight, not color, is the crucial factor in selecting bottles.… "I’ve picked 20 great spring wines (listed...
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24th Annual Restaurant Poll – Most Popular Merlots
24th Annual Restaurant Poll – Most Popular Merlots
Château Simard’s Saint-Émilion ranks number 3 on the list of most popular Merlots in Wine & Spirits Magazine's 24th 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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