Roth Estate is a family owned winery devoted to producing fully flavored wines grown in Sonoma County Vineyards. In 2001, the winery made a commitment to crafting classic Bordeaux varietals in Alexander Valley. Ten years later the winery expanded its winemaking to include cool-climate varietals from the Sonoma Coast. The …
Since 2001, Roth Estate Winery has been crafting some of the most exceptional wines from Sonoma County’s best growing sites. In 2015, the winery became a popular spot for guests to take in the glamorous tasting room, enjoy a tour and tasting with lunch, challenge friends to outdoor games, or …
Laborie has a rich history dating as far back as the seventeenth century. The Tailleferts family left the district of La Bri in the Poitou-Charentes area of France destined for South Africa. The family was granted a farm all the way back in 1691 and the name Laborie was …
Settling its roots down in 1918, Koöperatieve Wijnbouwers Vereniging van Suid-Afrika (KWV; Afrikaans for “Co-operative Winemakers Union of South Africa) had grandeur visions for better wine in South Africa. They sought to stabilize and add structure to a young, struggling industry. Since its start nearly a century ago, KWV has …
Hey there once again, folks. Feeling those winter blues down deep in your soggy shoes? That’s okay—we all are. Believe me— I’m coming from Seattle; and seasonal affective disorder is transmutable by eye contact around here (also, it abbreviates to SAD which is almost too perfect). If you’re not wet …
KWV is a large producer of wines, fortified wines, brandies, and other alcoholic beverages located in the Paarl region of South Africa. The Mediterranean type climate and diverse soils of the area create a perfect environment for quality grape production.They are known to make some of the greatest fortified wines. By using …
Hate wet weather? Think of it as a challenge—that’s what growers for South African winemaker KWV do. Frequent drizzle clouded the 2014 grape growing season, but that year’s Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay turned out to be a silvery yellow lining. Fruit was harvested from vineyard towns along the Western Cape including …
KWV was founded in 1918 by South African wine farmers. The goal was to band together to stabilize and strengthen the struggling wine industry. It wasn’t until the early 1990’s that world markets would open to South African wine. KWV played a crucial role in regulating the industry in South …
You’re panicking, I can tell. How can I tell? Because you’re in one of two situations: You’ve got a significant other (SO for you millennials) and you’ve got no idea how to make them happy on this particular 14th of February or You’re hopelessly single and facing the anticipated anxiety …
Winemaker: Some Young Punks Wine: Passion Has Red Lips Vintage: 2014 Varietal: 70% Shiraz 30% Cabernet Sauvignon Price: GBP £14.99 USD $18.63 The 2013 was a great vintage and this wine showed well, the 2014 is even better. At this price point it’s one of the very best Shiraz based …
What began as a small business endeavor soon grew into a widely distributed and highly regarded winery. Richard Bruno and Chris Condos are two lads that met back in college and these first generation California winemakers decided to evolve their shared passion into a career. They scoured California’s coastal vineyards …
Fonseca has been producing acclaimed and sought after vintage ports for decades with a rich history dating as far back as 1815. The company has been shaped by several families over the generations. The original founders were the Fonseca and Monteiro families. Next came the Guimaraens family who led the …