Monthly Archives: February 2025

Napa Valley Family Releases Its First Wines Made From Top Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyards

Off a side road that seemingly didn’t exist at first glance was a dusty, dilapidated building that was quite shocking to a woman who had dedicated a significant part of her life in partnership with her husband in high-tech labs … Continue reading

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This Champagne Wine Family Is Making A Top Provence Rosé Wine

A stunning, impressive woman drove up to an enchanting Provençal estate surrounded by wild herbs, lavender and Mediterranean trees. As she stepped out of her vehicle, the sun illuminated her golden hair and her eyes sparkled like gems as she … Continue reading

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Napa Wine Made From Old Vine Petite Sirah, The Grape That Once Dominated Napa Valley

Ten years. Ten years to get a vine just right, according to the heritage way of growing premium wine grapes. First, the rootstock goes into the soil. Two years later, the vine is grafted onto the rootstock. Six years of … Continue reading

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Cabernet Franc Wine From One Of The Most Famous Vineyards In Napa Valley

The sun gave a warm glow to some of the most precious vines in California, those which safely sit between the sheltering protection of the Vaca and Mayacamas mountains in the historic wine region of Napa Valley. It was planted … Continue reading

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One Of The Best Wines In A Classic Region Improves A Lesser Known Estate

“Calm down, stop growing. Focus on ripening the fruit.” These are the words that winemaker Nicolas Glumineau tells some of his vines, the ones with too much vigor – placing too much energy into growing leaves at the expense of … Continue reading

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Small Champagne Wine House Saved By U.S. Couple Makes Stellar Bubbles

Soft light started to brighten the enchanting snow-covered slopes, causing them to shimmer with hints of sparkles that were seen throughout the entire majestic landscape. Even though children can imagine magical worlds in the most common places, this little girl … Continue reading

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