Craggy Range Chardonnay 2010. Delicious and elegant wine that comes from the exclusive Kidnappers Vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, It is a cool yet sunny environment alllowing the development of the subtle yet elegant flavors one usually associates with the mineral-rich, high acidity Chablis region of France. Reserva Malbec 2009. MORE >>

New Zealand is usually associated with Sauvignon Blanc, especially in the minds of American consumers, so it was refreshing to try the different styles and varietals. liked the 2009 Chardonnay , which is from Hawkes Bay. New Zealand News Winemaking Yeast chardonnay cognanc one new zealand sauvignon blanc syrah te awa MORE >>

Obviously there are those of us that want more from our wine, much like my coffee passionate friends that go pale when they see me drinking my iced fat free, sugar free vanilla latte (California Chardonnay anyone? Now, what could make the fellow happier? Commentary to follow. Feel free not to wait. Signed.one of the terroir jihadist. Sheesh. MORE >>

Some white wines such as Chardonnay may be fermented and matured for a period in French or American Oak Barriques(small oak barrels). The haze or deposit is associated with the de-naturisation of proteins,which occurs more rapidly at higher temperatures. They read my writing, they read what people say about me (dont laugh!). MORE >>

was eager to met with Sergio Traverso, the man who started Murrieta's well with California royal family, The Wentes, the folk responsible for the clone most associated with Cali-Chardonnay has brought the dapper and very elegant and thoughtful winemaker back to consult. She was right. One never knows and so I went. talked. MORE >>