Vintage: 2014 Price $17 Pierre Lurton returned home to his personal estate, Château Marjosse in the Entre-Deux- Mers, after lending and wielding his talents to renowned Châteaux Cheval Blanc and d’Yquem. At Marjosse, Lurton has produced both red and white wine since 1990. He was originally drawn to the site …
Any chef worth his salt tends to be borderline, well, fanatical about sourcing the absolute freshest, highest quality ingredients available, or even not so available. “What do you mean, you only have black truffles? I specifically need San Miniato white truffles!” is a phrase purveyors in foodie cities probably hear …
The much-anticipated smoldering ball of gold has finally returned to the sky in full force giving off rays of warmth. While the world embraces the invisible heating and light-giving blanket, your cold drinks begin to melt at first exposure. Don’t let them suffer the same fate as the Wicked Witch, …
The auction specialist of wine has been bestowed upon us. GrapePip allows individuals looking to release some unwanted and superfluous wine stock to some very wanting customers on a user-friendly auction platform. The unique marketplace brings together vendors with willing buyers from around the globe that will welcome and cherish each …
A boy scout saves the Maldivian president from an attempted assassination. The first ever bionic eyeballs are transplanted into two blind patients in London. Nepal’s legislature votes out a 240-year monarchy and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is established. There are a few reasons 2008 was a good year, …
With a $15 price tag from Costco, you’ve just found another item to bulk buy. We’re talking about big juicy, plump and ripe Lodi Zin here. Full of raspberries, plums, licorice and even a kiss of blackcurrant. Expect a bold complexity, sprinkled with a black pepper spice, …
California is one of America’s most notable wine capitals with various regions famous for their vineyards and wine production. One area, the Santa Cruz Mountains, has played an incredibly pivotal role in California’s winemaking history. Going back over one hundred years with the inclusion of legendary winemakers such as Paul …
Cedar Creek Platinum Block 5 Chardonnay 2012 Location: Okanagan BC Average Price: $45.95 Website Grown at high altitude in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley makes this a Cool Climate Chardonnay. Tree fruit, tropical, touch of toffee or butterscotch, fresh acidity. Elegant. This was a definite hit at the Sunday Ravine Vineyard …
Tired of your wine expiring a mere 24 hours or so after uncorking? Annoyed with the constant battle between white and red? Stressed over supplying enough wine to satisfy everyone’s tastes for that big dinner party? Kuvée has heard your struggles and has delivered their rather ingenious solution. This Boston-based …
Spring has just about sprung in the northern hemisphere, and with it comes a time of blossoming flowers, unbuttoning sweaters, and wedding invitations. When you’ve finished your dance of joy in the mud puddles created by the finally melting winter snowdrifts, we’ve found a gift for all the couples-to-be on …
Environmentally friendly and organically raised products without the use of chemicals is the new fad that has rightfully taken the world by storm. Raising awareness of the benefits has only increased over the years. Understandably so, properties and companies spanning a large area might find it difficult to fully uphold …
Vintage: 2014 Blend: Sémillon 60%, Sauvignon Blanc, 35%, Muscadelle 5 Price: $16 Hervé blends a high proportion of Sémillon (60%) and a splash of Muscadelle (5%) with Sauvignon Blanc (35%), creating a rich, full, aromatic mid-palate to complement the clean finish. These are the perfect go-to whites that pair well …