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CategoryUnderstanding Priorat and Tasting Scala Dei
Founded as a monastery by Carthusians from Provence at the turn of the 13th century, Scala Dei is one of the oldest wine producers in West..
Tasting Four Viña Pomal Rioja
Yesterday’s article featured very fine, luxury Cava from Codorniu Raventos. Today we look at Viña Pomal Rioja, one of the brands produced ..
Remarkable Codorniu Raventos Cava
Most wine lovers know Codorniu Raventos as a producer of Cava. That’s understandable as, in 1872, Codorniu became the first winery in Spai..
2016 Troon Riesling Whole Grape Ferment 92+ pts
The very positive evolution of Troon Vineyard is becoming more clear. Founded in 1972, it was the Applegate Valley’s first commercial wine..
The Rise of Alsace Pinot Noir and Six Reviews
For decades, Alsace has been, for all intents and purposes, a white wine region. The distinctive characters of Alsace Riesling, Pinot Gris..
Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay: Anniversary Releases & Some History
Napa Valley and its wines are so successful—and have been for decades—that it’s easy to forget how far the area has come from the 1960’s a..
Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon Comes to San Francisco
Last year, at about this time, I was touring bourbon distilleries in Kentucky. One of my visits was with Bulleit at their historic Stitzel..
10 Byron Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Reviews plus Byron History
In 2014, Byron changed directions to focus on vineyard-designates, primarily Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, from the top sites of Santa Barbar..
Luce della Vite New Releases and New Property
On April 27, I attended a lunch with new Luce technical director, Stefano Ruini and tasted through a number of past and current releases. ..
Pairing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with Mexican Food
While we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the United States today, our friends in New Zealand are raising a glass to Sauvignon Blanc. Those..