Grapes include Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Merlot, Cinsault, and Rolle. Nathalie and her mother have hosted prestigious groups such as Oldways, teaching them to shop and cook. The fact a highly respected group such as Oldways should have tipped me off that I would be in for a fantastic lunch. “Welcome!&# melon. MORE >>

Monte Bello, the estate’s top wine, is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and some Merlot, but also, in some vintages, some petit verdot. Almost everyone in our group preferred that wine. group of ten tasters from the winery sits down to blind taste about five flights of six wines, which come from the individual vineyard plots. MORE >>

Happily, I've met most of the group during our Napa educational week and then during what is called a 'Course Day' in the UK and dinner at the wine bar Terroir. The percentage here is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Gorgeous sunny weather is this beautiful city is always a treat. Chateau Rauzan Segla. The estate has 52 hectares. MORE >>

The wines in the new artisan collection are Monthaven Central Coast Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; Silver Birch New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc; Boho Vineyards California Old Vine Zinfandel; Pinot Evil Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio; Big House Red and White; and Seven, produced from seven Spanish red varietals. MORE >>

Today it ranks among the largest estates of Marguax and its vineyard spreads over the five villages of the appellation, ensuring wine depth and complexity thanks to its ownership under the Ballande group. The challenge of the season was to preserve freshness of Merlot because of the high alcohol potential. MORE >>