Is it fair to compare a grape produced in the old world, with centuries of history, to one made in the New World, thousands of miles away? Or is it better to appreciate them for what they are – unique in their own ways? Is it fair to compare Malbecs
When traveling throughout wine country, food and tasting experiences continue to pop up as a theme in tasting rooms around the world. But not all food and wine or tasting experiences are alike. From cheese and almonds to full course meals, standard bar tasting to a sit down private flight,
“Chardonnay is like chicken." Years ago, while working for a small Oregon winery, a winemaker threw me off guard with this unexpected comment about his favorite wine. It seemed strange to me, at the time, that someone who could chose from nearly any grape variety in the book chose Chardonnay as
In a roomful of powerhouse producers, in a region full of icons, it's always nice to find a hidden gem - and a great story more than 40 years in the making. I first met Mario Bazán at Premier Napa Valley last February. The annual event, which takes place at
Bordeaux has long been known for tradition. But a new generation of producers are emerging with stories more akin to the American Dream than the famous, imposing châteaux typically associated with Bordeaux. Three such producers stood out after a recent trip, causing me to take a second look at emerging
Walk through vineyards in the region of Cognac in the fall, and you will experience vast hillsides filled with nearly ripe grape clusters just a few short weeks from harvest, typical of most wine producing regions in the northern hemisphere. Walk through a cognac production facility, however, you will experience
The sense of place extends beyond just the winemaking process. It should also extend to the wine consumption process. The word terroir describes the many unique aspects of a location that influence a wine specific to a region, or as-read more-
Over the weekend of April 16th to 18th winemakers, sommeliers, restaurateurs, consumers, and many others gathered in New Orleans for one of the biggest showings of champagne and sparkling wine under one roof in the U.S.: the first Independent Champagne-read more-