Here’s his reasoning: “It’s better than even the best underground cellar, especially for sparkling wine. For wineries that would have to rely on climate-controlled cellars, this storage would be a greener option if they get their power from non-renewable sources. Into the abyss. But anyway, it’s a fun story. winemaking MORE >>

could try to describe the estate for you, but I would just be sourcing Joe Salamone's excellent article on the Crush website. The 2008 was vibrant and pungently mineral with great freshness and a core of energy that bodes well for the cellar. Domaine Ganevat is in the Jura, in a town called Rotalier. And indeed it was. MORE >>

That was until 2009 when I bought a nice Italian vin rosso from Damiani Wine Cellars. will post articles about only wines I like and why I like them. My first stop was at the winery that raised my curiosity about their reds, Damiani Wine Cellars. To understand you will have to know where I came from as far as my wine experience. MORE >>

Here are some notes on great wines that I was lucky to drink in July, mostly because of the generosity of friends: Equipo Navazos La Bota de Fino Nº 24 , $60, Eric Solomon Selections/Imported by European Cellars. Why don't I have wine like this in my cellar? Fantastic wine and worth searching out. And perfect with weisswurst. MORE >>

And secondly he said that the temperature in the room was too cold - it was cellar temperature. link to a nice article , although outdated, about Ibérico ham. While taking a long walk the other day after work, I stopped in at a wine store where I used to shop, but never really go anymore. The hams can age for years. Fugedaboudit MORE >>