Meanwhile, John Brecher and Dorothy Gaiter estimate that the value of juice in Fred Franzia’s new Down Under Chardonnay (retail: about $3) costs “about 35 U.S. SPIT: stems on Air France. Air France has introduced a new line of stemless wine glasses in Business and First (aka Affaires and La Première). SPIT: sales. MORE >>

recently went to Vins du Jura , a tasting featuring 20 producers from the Jura region of France. Chardonnay in his hands is really just a vehicle for expressing soil. His 2007 Fleur de Chardonnay comes from 45 year old vines on chalky, rocky soil. In the hands of a good producer, sous-voile wines are completely delicious. MORE >>

The Inniskillin winery itself was created in 1975 by Donald Ziraldo and Karl Kaiser, across the street on 32 acres of Riesling, Chardonnay, and Gamay. When it was purchased by Albrecht Seeger and his family in 1978, the winery moved to the Brae Burns Estate (where you can find Icewine varitals such as Riesling, Cabernet Franc, and Vidal. MORE >>

Cousin cultivates Gamay, Grolleau, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Chenin Blanc - there is something for everyone in this portfolio. NV Cousin-Luduc Saumur Brut , $26, Jenny & Francois Selections. This sparkling wine is no exception. Shouldn't that indicate a low pressure sparkling wine? As it turns out, yes. MORE >>

Now owned by Anthony Russell (son of the founder) and producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Africa instead of having them delivered from France. The wines produced here are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, all very balanced, elegant, and Burgundian as you can imagine. Hamilton Russell is just one of the two S. link]. MORE >>