Ventisquero saw an unusually cold 2015 season at their vineyard in Colchagua Valley. The cool temperatures slowed the ripening process which only heightened the grapes freshness and aromas. The cold season also proved to be dry, but the lack of rainfall during the ripening period helped to produce an outstanding …
Uriel Nielson knew that good wine meant nothing if it could not be celebrated by many, so in 1964 he planted the first commercial vineyard in Santa Barbara County. Five decades later. Nielson winery owes its namesake and ensuing success to the man who planted the first seed in making …
Enjoy London’s sunny summer weather with Codorníu. Anna de Codorníu Terrace on the Thames is a fun pop-up bringing Barcelona to the Docklands. In a beautifully decorated venue, indulge in cava, Spanish wine. Bring friends… or don’t, to share big pitchers of unique, fruity sangrias. To pair with the delectable …
One aspect often overlooked by many people is how long it truly takes for a specific wine to be created. I’m not talking about aging or vine maturation but rather the formation of a soil composition which ultimately impacts the terroir evident in a wine. Cambria Estate Vineyard and Winery …
Every winemaker will agree that the quality of the vineyard’s soil has everything to do with producing the finest tasting wines. At Vilarnau Barcelona, their alluvial soil is surrounded by the coastal Serrelada mountains and the Montserrat mountains. Soil rich with layers of clay, pebbles, and deep compacted sand called …
English Bacchus are known to reflect its country of origin through aromas of elderflower, stone fruits, cut grass and buzzing summer hedgerow, which resonate with those who have spent time in the countryside. London Cru strives to retain the sense of the fresh, delicate wine in Baker St. It is …
Tradition blends with modernization in Veuve Clicquot’s Extra Brut Extra Old champagne. Clicquot Cellar Master Dominque Demarville sought to make a wine intense, powerful, fresh, and smooth and used the wines most fitting to these exceptional qualities. The wines blended in Extra Brut Extra Old span from 1988-2010, creating a …
Wirra Wirra is a prime example of South Australia’s long winemaking traditions. It was originally founded in 1894 by Robert Strangways Wigley. Unfortunately, the winery fell on hard times after Wigley’s death and eventually closed down. It seemed this was the end of the Wirra Wirra story until 1969 when …
Wine comes in different bottles with different tastes, labels and grapes. But when you go out with a couple of friends, your significant other or some colleagues, wine brings everyone together. Afterall, there is a reason wine bars exist. Humble Grape Battersea Wine Bar is no different, if anything it’ll …
With spring comes blooming flowers, singing birds, growing gardens, and heaping showers. The warm weather puts anyone in the mood to kick back their feet on the lawn chair and enjoy a refreshing glass of their favorite wine while enjoying the wonderful colors mother nature has to offer. This spring …
Spring is here and it’s time to talk about rosé. The up and coming Domaine de Cala is releasing two wines that aim to entice all rosé lovers. The winery is the new brainchild of Joachim Splichal, the man behind the acclaimed Patina Restaurant Group. Splichal started his culinary career …
With a name that translates to ‘High Culture,’ Haute Couture French Bubbles asserts itself as a classy, sophisticated wine right from the start. They’ve built the brand by combining the growing market for sparkling wine with the artistic ideals of French fashion and style. The result is a fun wine …