Been a long time since I’ve had a Gamay wine from Beaujolais, France. Not to be confused with Nouveau Beaujolais, its younger sister that is presented every November fresh from bottling, this particular Gamay had some aging (see the tech notes below). I knew it would be red fruit on the nose and palate –…
Consumers have shown that they are willing to pay extra for organic produce grown without pesticides, even if it doesn’t taste better. That has not been the case for organic wine. Organic-labeled wines generally sell at prices similar to those of non-organic wines. And that’s despite growing evidence that they actually do taste better. A…
Obsidian Wine Co, and founders, Arpad Molnar, Peter Molnar, and Michael Terrien, want to change the climate of wine and bring the experience of wine back to nature. They’re passionate about bringing wine back to its origins as a drink of the people and out of the tasting room, so to speak. In an effort to do just…
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (PRWEB) – TopConsumerReviews.com once again awarded their highest ranking to Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club, a popular choice among subscription-based Olive Oil retailers. Olive oil offers many benefits as part of a healthy diet — and it tastes amazing! However, many shoppers aren’t aware that what they buy off their supermarket shelves is…
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The all-star cast of winemakers are each prolific in their own right, but the collaboration in the land of enchantment raises the bar. “This team brings a wow factor to the Vara experience, one that we cannot wait to share with both wine enthusiasts and those that have a newfound passion for…
The last time Karen and I visited Vintners Resort in Santa Rosa was in 2019. At that time, the additions of the modern luxury suites and rooms and amenities such as the new spa and pool were in place and the transition from Vintners Inn to Resort was complete. My plan was to write about…
Puebla, México – Introducing approachable Mezcal. Renowned Mexican actor Luis Gerardo Méndez, who is best known for starring in and executive producing Netflix’s first Spanish-language original comedy series, Club de Cuervos, the groundbreaking comedy Nosotros Los Nobles, as well as for roles in Netflix’s Murder Mystery and the 2019 Elizabeth Banks reboot of Charlie’s Angels,…
Another week, and another great opportunity for a Zoom meeting, this time with a winery in Italy, Chianti Classico to be exact: …Giovanni Mazzei debuts three new Chianti Classico Gran Selezione releases from Castello di Fonterutoli, the historic Tuscan estate where his family has been making wine for 24 generations. Castello di Fonterutoli’s vineyards are situated within…
I think I need to finally admit something… About Zinfandel. Back when I first started developing my appreciation of Zin, there were the three Rs of Zinfandel – Rosenblum, Ridge and Ravenswood. More recently, although still about 20 years ago, my own tastes elevated Turley and Carlisle to the top spots. Bedrock, the relative newcomer…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – Tequila Partida is excited to announce the launch of Partida Añejo Cristalino, the latest expression to join Partida’s award-winning portfolio. The portfolio, once described as “simply the finest line of tequilas that money can buy,” by leading spirits authority F. Paul Pacult, currently includes a Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo. Available…