The year was 1972 when founder David Stare packed his family into a mint green station wagon to begin an adventure transforming a 55-acre abandoned prune orchard into a historic winery with a remarkable five decade run.
The year was 1972 when founder David Stare packed his family into a mint green station wagon to begin an adventure transforming a 55-acre abandoned prune orchard into a historic winery with a remarkable five decade run.
Today many pillars of pretentiousness have crumbled in the world of wine, with a great deal of wine influencers more than happy to promote and advertise pairings aimed as being fun, approachable and inclusive for the everyday wine lover.
The promise and potential of this grape though is too good to be left studying in books over being poured into wine glasses. To uncover the mystery of Meunier I sought out a variety of full expressions and the small producers who have never forgotten their affection and continue to bottle love letters to the grape under cork.
Inside the Santa Ynez Valley is a variety of climates, grapes and quality to be found. This diversity is what influences local winemaker and industry leader Wes Hagen to describe the Santa Ynez Valley as, “…the Loire Valley of California.”
Just far enough away from the spotlight of attention, the vineyards in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley have been focused on proudly representing the magnificent land they are blessed to call home.
If you haven’t had a Fiddlehead Cellars wine yet make sure to keep reading as I’m going to give you plenty of reasons why you should.
I spent three wonderful days in the Monticello AVA recently and here is what I found inside and outside of my wine glass.
North Carolina always has been a beautiful part of the country, with beautiful beaches and rolling farmlands, to the scenic foothills and mountains of the Appalachian ranges.
Sanford & Benedict is considered a crown jewel vineyard, its excellence encouraging a young Santa Barbara wine region that it could produce Pinot Noir & Chardonnay grapes that would be the envy of the world of wine.
In the wine industry the Sommelier certification is still something to aspire to, often the first major step toward a professional career. Is this certification still needed in the current world of wine though?
There is an old, often repeated saying that stressed vines make great wine. It is time to listen and learn what our old friends can teach.
An overview of Mission Santa Barbara, an educational wine, food and cultural immersion into Santa Barbara County put on by the Santa Barbara Vintners. Featuring the great wines, winemakers and vineyards of Santa Barbara.
Part 2 Conclusion of the SLH Wine Artisans Tour. Continuation of the great wines and history I learned during the tour about what makes SLH a gem among California wine regions.
Highlights of some of the producers that attended the SLH Wine Artisans Tour, as well as the great wines and history I learned during the tour about what makes SLH a gem among California wine regions.
Congratulations to ZD for their first 50 years. When their 100 year anniversary comes around I have no doubt the wines will be just as amazing.
High elevation vineyards, years of research spent cultivating the Malbec grape and their early adoption of modern California winemaking and viticulture techniques being just some reasons for their success.
Challenges to make great wine here are plentiful as climate, viticulture, and economic forces have kept the Texas wine industry from living up to its potential in the past but the future of Texas wine remains as big and bright as their stars at night.
Much of their history has already been written, including revered quality in Bordeaux and perfect scores from wine critics but the future will always be bright for this ambitious Chateau.
Producers and lovers of this grape come together at ZAP to celebrate Zinfandel in all its glory. An overview of the wines and winemakers at ZAP 2019
