In fact, during the visit Daniel shows us his "museum" -- some ancient looking winery presses and corking machines. The soil is here calcareous clay loam soil and the 15 hectares are planted with Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot in addition to Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. an absolutely fabulous visit to Pisano Wines today. MORE >>

In fact, give a friend a blind tasting test and that individual would be hard pressed to identify the French champagne. Grape varieties include Chardonnay (60%, On October 26, the soave Riccardo Ricci Curbastro came to New York to welcome the addition of his sparkling wines to the Domenico Valentino portfolio at I Trulli Ristorante. MORE >>

Do you like Greek wines? do … they come in a variety of styles and price points and pair well with a wide variety of food. Typically they are also a very good value for the money, especially when it comes to reserve wines where you can still get a 1997 red with full development for just over $20. MORE >>

At Le Bernadine last week, sommelier Aldo Somm (who won best sommelier in the world competition and is always winning new ones) introduced me to two new champagnes, Phippe Gonet 3210 -- very clever title as it means 3 years of aging, 2 terroirs, 1 grape (chardonnay) and zero dossage. Varietals: Chardonnay. LOVED this champagne. MORE >>

Natural yeasts are used, the grapes are very gently picked and whole-bunched pressed, and though I am not in the field working the harvest, I can very easily imagine how gently these grapes are treated. “Dazzling!”. The slopes of Schaapenberg boast a myriad of different aspects but south-facing ones predominate. Waterkloof. News S. MORE >>