In the early eighties Nicolas, an economist by training, was convinced that only by exporting world-class quality bottlings would Argentine wines have a chance at becoming an important player on the international wine scene. "Viva, Argentina!" Laura joins the Team. 2008 Alamos Seleccion Malbec. MORE >>

My second visit here and Mark's first, but I was stopping to pick up a limited release 2009 Cuvee d' Amour along with tasting some of what may be considered the most famous of all Finger Lakes wines. Two years ago, I fell in love with their 2007 Cabernet Franc. Our first stop was at Hunt Country Vineyards. at least for now). MORE >>

You would pick up the book, look up Pinot Noir (found on page 32), and read the following: Pinot Noir. Outside Burgundy, Pinot Noir can be found in Alsace, where it is one of the few red varieties grown, and in certain vineyards in the centre of France. Picking up a glass, she attempted to note its characteristics. Quick! MORE >>

Today the French insurance company AXA owns several wineries which produce the world’s most exquisite wine, such as Chateau Pichon Longueville, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau Petit-Village, Chateau Belles Eaux, and two other properties outside France, Disznoko in Tokai and Quinta do Noval in Portugal. “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?” MORE >>

Today the French insurance company AXA owns several wineries which produce the world’s most exquisite wine, such as Chateau Pichon Longueville, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau Petit-Village, Chateau Belles Eaux, and two other properties outside France, Disznoko in Tokai and Quinta do Noval in Portugal. Sunday: Dinner in a Chateau. The Lunch. MORE >>