The wines of Domaine la Soufrandière are among the most arresting Chardonnays Burgundy has to offer. The Mâconnais estate is the property of the uber-talented Bret Brothers. Check out my 2018 vintage tasting notes here.…
Rías Baixas vineyards are located on the northwestern coast of Spain, in the region of Galicia. In the Galician dialect, the name Rías Baixas means “Lower Rias”, and this refers to the four estuaries that dissect the area. Side…
Photo credit: Gérard Bertrand Wines A couple of months back, I had the pleasure of (virtually) attending a tasting of Gérard Bertrand wines. This flourishing southern French winery possesses a multitude of certifications. These cover everything from organic conversion,…
Photo credit: Rías Baixas Wines (Spanish White Wines of Rías Baixas) When most people think of Spanish wine, they imagine sun-drenched vineyards and bold, spicy red wines. Few consider the exciting Spanish white wines being made throughout the country today.…
In the 1970s, the Tuscan municipality of Montalcino was home to some 30 wineries producing DOC-level red wines sold primarily within Italy. Now, the region boasts well over 200 producers and bottlers. Elevated to the coveted DOCG status in 1980,…
Photo credit: German Pinot Noir vineyard, Ahr Valley Tourism Germany is the third largest producer of Pinot Noir world-wide. This fact surprises many wine lovers, more familiar with its racy, aromatic white wines. Pinot Noir, referred to as Spätburgunder…
Photo credit: Biological ageing in wine, Vinos de Jerez Flor is the Spanish or Portuguese word for flower. In wine terms, flor refers to a layer or film of yeast that forms on the surface of wines after alcoholic…
Photo credit: Misha’s Vineyard/ NZ Winegrowers The Central Otago on New Zealand’s South Island is famous for Pinot Noir. Wine has been produced in this rugged, mountainous region since the heady days of the 1860s Gold Rush. Today, as…
Georgian wine qvevri photo credit: Wines of Georgia The history of Georgian wine is a fascinating tale… Archeological evidence to date suggests that Georgia has the most ancient winemaking traditions in the world. Researchers uncovered 8000-year-old clay vessels at a…
Vegan wines… You would be forgiven for finding this idea puzzling. After all, wine is just fermented grape juice. How could it not be vegan friendly? Well, it’s a little bit more complicated than that. Side note: I have also…