Recently at Angelini Osteria a group of wine writers were invited to an intimate wine tasting and luncheon hosted by Cinzia Travaglini, owner of Travaglini Winery, and her daughter Alessia Collauto Travaglini. Cinzia and Alessia belong to the third and fourth generation of the Travaglini family – a renowned producer of traditional, limited production wines…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – Volcanic Wines International (http://www.volcanicwinesinternational.com) held its second annual ‘International Volcanic Wines Conference (IVWC)’ on June 5th, 2019 at the Stewart Hotel in New York City. Hosted by John Szabo, Master Sommelier and award-winning author, the event followed the success of the first International Volcanic Wine Conference in March 2018 and Szabo’s…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – John Szabo, Master Sommelier and award-winning author, and Volcanic Wines International (VWI) are proud to announce this year’s International Volcanic Wine Conference (IVWC) theme: “Saltiness: Defining Minerality in Volcanic Wines,” as well as confirmed wine regions and producers. Following the successful inaugural conference in 2018, the IVWC aims to continue its…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – Leading wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International is pleased to announce the addition of Calvados Boulard’s V.S.O.P. Bourbon Cask Finish to the current Spirit France portfolio, which includes Calvados Boulard X.O., Calvados Boulard V.S.O.P. and Boulard Auguste X.O. Calvados Boulard is a renowned fifth-generation company, producing the most exported Calvados…
#TrendingWine came to life as a fun and interactive way to enjoy wine that also gives back to causes in need. Produced by ME Wine in affiliation with David Fulton Winery in Napa Valley. David Fulton Winery is the oldest continuously owned and operated family vineyard in California. David Fulton was an innovator and pioneer…
Paso Robles’ Hope Family Wines has several wines in its cache: Liberty School, Cando, Troublemaker, Hope and Treana. This wouldn’t be the first time I’ve tried Treana, but it would be the first for me to try three from their newly released 2013 vintage. Check it out: Tasting Aromas and flavors separated by ; 2013…
This is the last article in my series on the Napa Valley for 2017. Today we will have a virtual taste from Phifer Pavitt, Tank Garage Winery, Larkmead and Joseph Phelps. Phifer Pavitt We met with Luke Speer, the Director of Hospitality, for our tasting. Phifer Pavitt is known (written up in Wine Spectator 13…
Last time we visited the grand Clos Pegase was…before I started writing about wine! Over ten years! Eddie, the husband, looked for photos…and lo and behold we were there February 6, 2004! Definitely overdue for a visit! And gotta hump that thumb again! Visiting Clos Pegase – Over A Decade Later This “need for a…
Not sure how many locals had mentioned Hourglass Winery to me but enough that my whistle was sufficiently whetted. I sought out an appointment and, lucky for me, gained admission. Driving up a small road off the Silverado Trail in Calistoga a small brass sign depicting an hourglass led me in the right direction. At…
A Continuation of Abe Schoener’s [The Scholium Project]… A NEW LESSON IN THE MORAL NATURE OF WINEMAKING: LES JARDINS DES ESMÉRALDINS The Wines: Transcendental and somehow Historical at once When we taste, he is very eager for our impressions, our reactions. He watches our faces, especially our eyes, carefully. He is clearly proud of how…