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A Family Wine Estate Lost While Dealing With Father’s Alzheimer’s
The surreal California coastline seems like a dream to a young man from Burgundy, France, who was swept away by the place, the wines and the people who have a casual, warm temperament balanced by a fast-paced creative energy. He … Continue reading
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Exciting Release Of An Extra Brut Vintage Champagne Wine That Is 40 Years Old
As the group descended the seemingly endless flights of stairs, the temperature significantly dropped with many throwing on a jacket they had brought. At the bottom of this downward journey, deep below the ground, was dim lighting sporadically placed at … Continue reading
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Investment In Mountain Vineyards Pays Off For A Wine Producer In Southern France
Over twenty years ago, Nicolas and Miren de Lorgeril sought out vineyards at higher altitudes in the foothills of mountains in Southern France without any idea that climate change and global warming even existed. At the time, they were going … Continue reading
‘Rare’ Champagne Wine Producer Displaying Its Environmental Commitment Through Art
The glittery pink jewels that sparkled in the light attracted the fashionable crowd at The Ritz Carlton Nomad ‘Champagne and Art’ event as they seemed like bejeweled beacons that called out to the sophisticated guests. As one approached closer and … Continue reading
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Famous Bordeaux Wine Family Partners With Historic Port Family, Creating An Elegant Wine With A Unique Terroir
High-quality big, robust, non-fortified and fortified red wines are a big part of the Douro Valley’s wine legacy, yet in some spots, the Douro is capable of a delicate beauty and pure expression of place that is breathtaking considering the various aspects of its terroir. Continue reading
Napa Winery Using Covid Lessons On How Technology Can Take Wine Hospitality To Next Level
As beautiful outdoor weddings, charity events and meaningful anniversaries are coming back in droves to Napa Valley, it makes one forget that a pandemic ever existed. Chris Kajani, winemaker and general manager of Bouchaine Vineyards & Winery, noted that everything is … Continue reading
Greenest Wine Region In Europe And Its White Wine, A Favorite Among Sommeliers
The sounds of crying, desperate prayers and the unhinged ramblings of people on the verge of madness faded into the background as the cover of night helped to lull the wounded “traitor” to sleep. As he dreamt, he was transported … Continue reading
Famous Super Tuscan Wine Producer Brings Tuscany To New York City While Displaying Age-Worthy Quality Through Verticals
One of the great chefs and hunters of Tuscany, Omar Barsacchi of Osteria Magona, took a deep breath as his boisterous and playful demeanor melded into a peaceful calm. Presenting the final dish from a wonderful Tuscan wine lunch in the … Continue reading
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The First Chilean Wine Producer To Score 100 Points Releases Over Decade Old Back Vintage
The pounding of his heartbeat was the only thing he could hear as he surveyed the traditional European room accented with crystal chandeliers. For this adventurer who had climbed one of the highest peaks in the Southern Hemisphere, this was … Continue reading
Wine Producer Who Put Ultra-Premium Rosé On The Map Is Now Taking Another Leap For Terroir Expression
The smell of lavender filled the air while an enchanting scene was created by the purple flower spikes accenting tops of green foliage planted throughout the land. The sun, with its golden beams, gave everything a divine light so the … Continue reading
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