NAPA, Calif./PRNewswire/ — Cameron Hughes, co-founder of the eponymously named, e-commerce wine brand, has announced his new wine project, de Négoce [day-NA-go-SHAY]. The brand is modeled on the French “en primeur” system, widely used by well-regarded Bordeaux wineries. The name refers to the time-honored wine trade practiced by those known as négociants. Also called futures, the…
My editor Michael Perlis knows all about Carlisle Winery, and has for a number of years, so in this one bottle post I will give you my impressions of this one bottle alone. If you want to know more about winemaker/owner Mike Officer or the vineyard practices you can search our website for Michael’s articles…
NAPA, Calif., PRNewswire Delicato Family Wines, producer of Bota Box, the world’s fastest-growing Top 20 wine brand1, announced today the launch of three new varietal wines under Bota Box’s premium bag-in-box Nighthawk range: Nighthawk Black® Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, Nighthawk Black® Lush Pinot Noir and Nighthawk Gold® Vibrant Sauvignon Blanc. The Cabernet is the…
Do you know anything about Rodney Strong Vineyards? If you do recognize the name, as most would for the 50+ year-old Sonoma County winery, forgetaboutit for just a few more minutes while you read what I learned about their iconic label, as well as newer labels we tasted from: Symmetry Collection Red Meritage, Alexander Valley;…
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…
A few weeks ago I shared some news in my weekly Dear Wine Friend e-newsletter that I’m still struggling with: Wine News: I recently learned that longtime Del Dotto winemaker Gerard Zanzonico is moving off to Ensenada, where he has already been making wine, and moving into the role of consulting winemaker for Del Dotto….
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (PRWEB) – The Garagiste Wine Festival marks its 21st festival, and 8th anniversary, at its home base in Paso Robles, November 9th through the 11th, with three days of events, including a Grand Tasting that showcases over 60 micro production winemakers, 20% of whom are pouring at the festival for the first…
“Wine Down and Taste the Diversity in Downtown Paso Robles” featuring Paso Wine Man Paso Robles, CA –The Downtown Paso Robles Wineries, a group of over 20 tasting rooms located in the beautiful and historic Downtown Paso Robles area, is releasing a 3-part video series touting the unique wine tasting experience available to the Downtown Paso…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – To commemorate the 30th vintage of iconic Italian wine Ornellaia and the 10th edition of the Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista project, the iconic Bolgheri estate invited world-renowned artist William Kentridge to create special-edition labels centered on the theme of “carisma,” or “charisma.” The art, created to represent the character of the vintage…
Wasn’t sure if there really was a TOP Winery in Paso Robles as when I first heard about a luncheon with TOP my Google search came up with, you guessed it, pages of top wineries in Paso. I voiced my concern, and demanded more info… That’s when I learned from fellow wine writer Don Sunderling…