It will be my first time to Pfalz,and Kuhn is one of the key producers of Pinot Noir, along with other international red varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Laurent, and "early Burgundy" -- I suppose I will find out what that means soon! I am SO EXCITED to be visiting Philipp Kuhn in Pfalz this week! MORE >>

In 1989, he competed for a prize to visit Burgundy for a week’s visit with Paul Bouchard, the Burgundian domaine/negotiant. Peter won the prize, spent the week in Burgundy, and upon his return raised funds for his own winery and persuaded Bouchard to join him in the venture (hence the name). Hamilton Russell is just one of the two S. MORE >>

By all accounts Brane was quite the socialite, and despite his vibrant personality and title, had a deep scientific educational background and was largely responsible to identify Cabernet Sauvignon as the Medoc’s ‘premier grape.&# In light of En Primeur, I'll be spotlighting some favorite chateaux and their history. MORE >>

When it came time to sell the wine, he priced it the same as his better known Cabernet Sauvignon. When I asked winemaker Roli Velich of the Moric winery which grape was the most apt comparison for Blaufränkisch, he suggested no fewer than three: pinot noir from Burgundy, Syrah from the Northern Rhone and Nebbiolo from Piedmont. MORE >>

Because of economic grants and the demands of the international market, many producers are blending with international varietals especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and to a lesser extent, Chardonnay. The next wine is a blend of Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon (60/40). About Lisbon. Meeting Producers. Alorna. MORE >>