Bodega Numanthia lies in the region of Toro in the North-West of Spain. This region has been producing wine since the Roman times. The vines that consume the plots along the hillside here were planted 50 to 120 years ago and endure the harshest of temperatures from frigid winters to …
Going rogue from his family of lawyers, Jeff Ames veered off his intended path towards the world of wine. Gaining his initial experience at a wine shop in Memphis, Jeff’s interest and passion for the industry, with a specific curiosity for Rhone varietals, blossomed leading him to obtain an internship …
The Cunard Wine Academy is an all sensory experience of wine and food pairing, tastings and producer master classes. The academy runs a variety of courses and each program is personalized for each cruise. They have things such as Lunch and Learn, tutored tastings, fine wine seminars, and wine master …
Maipo Valley provides a fantastic terroir that is ideal for growing Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon especially at the highest area of Maipo Alto where the original estate the Quinta de Maipo vineyard is located. Over the years, Viña Maipo has expanded its operation to other main regions of the country …
Sparkling wines had a break-out year. Stateways reports that the country has gone crazy for bubbles: “U.S. sales of all types of sparkling wine are on fire. Italy’s Prosecco leads the way – up 27%…,” and France’s Champagne, Spain’s Cava and domestic sparkling wine were all growing as of this …
Michael Bello had two dreams: (1) produce premium Cabernet Sauvignon and (2) own a champion racehorse. Bello succeeded in both with just a year apart. First, in 2000, he purchased the land necessary to begin his winemaking journey under the Bello Family Vineyard name and second, in 2001, he claimed …
Soil&Vine is dedicated to importing organic and natural wines that not only respect their “Terroire” but also the people that grow them and enjoy them. From the riverbanks of the Siurana in Priorat, Spain to the terraced slopes of Farra di Soligo, Italy both wines are renowned for their elegance, …
Road.house (rohd-hous) A winery, inn, restaurant, or night club located on a road outside of town or city, where patrons have the most fun ever while tasting the finest local wines Ga.rage wine (guh-rahzh wayhn) A high quality wine produced in very small quantities in a garage, barn, or roadhouse. …
Passionate wine consumers turned vintners, Brian Mast and Jennifer Waits combined forces and interests to found Waits-Mast Family Cellars. In 2005, they had successfully crafted their first barrel of Pinot Noir. Both Mast and Waits were pleased enough with the wine to continue the following year. Their one-barrel production …
With a drive to produce premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael Bello acquired some prime real estate located in Napa Valley’s Rutherford Bench district. Bello’s first task was constructing a French farmhouse made from imported materials from France, details that were absent from the Napa area. His image was now set and …
Founded in 1948, Viña Maipo is located in the world-renowned Maipo Valley, where wines of outstanding quality are produced. In 1968, 20 years after the winery was founded, Chile’s largest wine group Concha y Toro took over the winery and increased the quality of wines, paving the way for its …
Fifth generation Napan and winemaker, Paul Bernard Hein felt compelled to dig up his roots and create P.B. Hein Vineyards. Using limited mechanical intervention, Hein’s approach is small scale with big character and bold flavors. The hands on approach allows for superb quality albeit small quantities. Don’t let the magic …