The Pisoni Family helped put Santa Lucia Highlands on the California Wine Map. Jeff’s dad Gary was the first to plant the Pinot sticks in the ground back in the early 80’s establishing the region as one of the best for the grape to “do it’s thing”. Years later Jeff has assumed the winemaker role
Month: October 2021
You know how to drink wine, but do you know how to really taste it? Bright Cellars Wine Educator Julie takes us on a tasting journey from appearance to palate and nose. Learn along with us, and don’t forget to tune into Part 2 of How to Taste Wine!
Silver Oak is the standard bearer for Napa Valley Cab and has been for decades. For this, their Napa Valley bottling they source grapes from throughout Napa Valley. www.wineexpress.com/silver-oak-2016-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley
Food scientists at Cornell University have found further evidence that red grape pomace offers potential nutritional benefits. They’re hoping that by using polyphenolic compounds from pomace, they can both reduce waste and improve people’s gut and heart health. Vintners are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their waste. One option is recycling pomace, the skins
Why is Napa wine good and expensive? What is Napa wine? Napa Valley wines are some of the most expensive wines in California and in the world. Learn about the history of Napa Valley wines, the climate and geography and AVAs and labeling laws. And I will tell you whether I think Napa wines are
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Today we are inviting you to join us as we learn more about wine and go on a private wine tasting tour with La Stella & Le Vieux Pin wineries at VV Lounge. We get a quick course in wine tasting and move our way onto the food and drinks. Great wineries to visit if
“Man, it feels good to be here,” said California winemaker Mark Aubert, speaking from on stage at the 2021 New York Wine Experience. “If I had to do another Zoom wine tasting ….” Hundreds of winemakers and wine lovers in the room heartily agreed. After 18 months of pandemic ups-and-downs and uncertainty, the Wine Experience
Do you stand in front of #wine bottles & wonder which one to select? Are store helpers of no help? What if you could pick the right wine every single time? Even if you didn’t know anything about wines. That’s what Quelvin does for you. It selects the perfect wine for you so that you
Michael Dhillon of Bindi Wines is one of the most famous winemakers in Australia. Bindi is a 170 hectare farm of which 7 hectares are planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Michael Dhillon had gained renown through his beautiful wines which show balance and purity in the expression of Bindi’s individual vineyard sites. Famous winemaker
All wines under $15 and perfect for July 4th Weekend! Featuring a Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Albarino, Rose, and Zinfandel.
If you’ve had the privilege of tasting one you already know – a properly aged wine transforms not unlike how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. On this edition of World Of Wine expert sommelier André Mack tastes a Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon at 5 different ages, from a recent 2016 vintage all the way back
Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, co-owner of St.-Emilion’s Château Angélus and winemaking consultant, was found guilty yesterday by a Bordeaux tribunal of knowingly using his public roles to influence the 2012 St.-Emilion classification. The court found that he participated in the ranking process despite having a financial interest in the classification and acting as an
Do you stand in front of wine cabinets & wonder which one to select? Are store helpers of no help? What if you could pick the right wine every single time? Even if you didn’t know anything about wines. That’s what Quelvin does for you. It selects the perfect wine for you so that you