France has been a country long associated with the art of wine making, having had wine originate in the region around 6th century BC by Greeks that were colonizing the Gaul region. This long history has led to present day where France is one of the world’s largest wine producers …
Jay-Z is set to release a consumption good in October and it’s not a new single. Instead, his Champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, which he purchased in 2014, is venturing on another limited edition Champagne. Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two is made from premier pinot noir …
Vangelis Gerovassiliou was originally born into an agricultural family in Epanomi, Greece. After going to School of Agriculture, he decided to specialize in Oenology, Viticulture, Wine Degustation and Technology of Oenological Equipment at the University of Bordeaux where he gained love, knowledge and experience in vine-growing and good wine. In …
Winery – Merum Priorati Wine – Ardiles Vintage – 2007 Varietal – Grenache, Syrah, Carignan & CS (Undisclosed %) Price – £20 / $26.04 Priorat made the right way by Aussie winemaker, Don Lewis! His wealth of experience really shows here, exhibitng the best of Priorat with this Grenache heavy …
“The cocktail world always goes through trends and fads, some which stick around, and some which fade back into obscurity. The one trend that won’t ever fade away is the one for incredible tasting drinks created with fantastic attention to detail in both presentation, taste and service.” -Ben Manchester, Bar …
The luxurious but charismatic Athenaeum Hotel at 116 Picadilly in London’s upscale Mayfair isn’t your typical lackluster, hospital corners, corporate operation. The building’s colorful history spans from serving as private residence of a mildly eccentric millionaire and patron of the arts in the 1850’s to housing a high end gentlemen’s club …
Winemaker: Schola Sarmenti Wine: Cubardi Primitivo IGT Salento Vintage: 2012 Varietal: 100% Primitivo/Zinfandel Price: GBP £14.99 USD $19.65 I’ve been on a roll with Primitivo lately and this Cubardi from Schola Sarmenti has only further reinforced my opinion, that when done right, Primitivo produces exceptional wine and is surely one …
Winemaker – Dominic Hentall Wine – Terra Calda Vintage – 2015 Varietal – 100% Primitivo Price – GBP £9.99 USD $13.30 Let it be known, this is a serious wine! A Puglian beauty to rival the best Primitivo and stand up to the better US Zins available in the UK. …
Winery – Bodegas Numanthia Wine – Numanthia Vintage – 2008 Varietal – 100% Tinta De Toro (Tempranillo) Price – GBP £32. 00 USD $41.97 A wine to rival anything the best three main Spanish regions (Rioja, Priorat, Ribera Del Duero) have to offer. A simply stunning red, from a prestigious …
A family whose roots started as grape growers transitioned into wine makers in 1989. The Kautz family saw immediate growth and positive feedback regarding their newfound passion. Famed as one of the top ten wine grape growers in California, Kautz’s reputation led the way for a pioneering force of wines we …
Wine is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people might think they know about wine, but according to Jancis Robinson there is a lot more to know then anyone could ever imagine. Jancis is famous for her serious books on wine, such as The Oxford Companion …
Despite only contributing to 5% of the total wine production in Portugal’s Vinho Verde, there are some fabulous Rosés bring produced in the region, this being one of them. On those nose you’ll notice a plethora of candied strawberries wrapped up in a bouquet of floral notes. Light fleshy meadow berries and stone …