As the verdant slopes of Mt. Meliton stretch down to mingle with the crystal clear waters of Toroneo Bay, 475 hectares of the largest Greek vineyards lie in amphitheatre-like formation. The “Slopes of Mt. Meliton” vineyards are some of the largest in Europe and a model of organic viniculture…Domaine Porto Carras. The vineyards of Domaine…
When I am asked about my preferences in wine, my usual answer is, “Italian wines are my forte and Spanish wines are my heritage. However, Georgian wines are my passion.” Another of my passions, in the world of wines, is “terroir. online pharmacy doxycycline no prescription pharmacy ” I come from the school of thought…
There’s a new local flavor in town. You don’t have to leave your home to try it. Comes in many varieties and styles. And it involves wine, of course. Lisa Madison is a beautiful blond. I wished she wasn’t. When I met her at Lee’s Wine Bistro last week to discuss her wine knowledge, interests…
Inhale for a minute. Now do it again, but this time imagine that you have traveled to Chile and an expert chef has made you a 5-course meal with no less than shrimp empanadas, corn and coconut soup, basil-scented mashed corn tamale, sea bass, pheasant breast stuffed with Porcini mushrooms, chorizo laced risotto in a…
In the shadows of the Pyranees Mountains, the terrain is rough and rugged, yet a durable Basque grape varietal has risen to world prominence and popularity. Tannat is hardy grape that produces deep, dark, dry, rustic wines. Predominantly grown, in the Madiran region of France, vintners have produced some very fine wines. Due to its…
The 22nd Annual Festival Celebrates Paso Robles’ Heritage Grape and Other Wild Wines March 14 – 16 Paso Robles, CA – Save the date for Vintage Paso: Zinfandel and Other Wild Wines, March 14 – 16, 2014. Paso Robles, Wine Enthusiast’s 2013 Wine Region of the Year, annually pays tribute to its heritage grape…
From Pulchella co-woner Steve Lemley: We are so excited. Tired but excited!! Who else gets handed a historic piece of Paso Robles? Vines close to 50 years old planted by one of our mentors and previously managed by our vineyard consultant Nick Valdez of Remo Belli vineyards. Richard Sauret planted these Zinfandel vines in 1969 and managed them…
Santiago, Chile. It has been some time since my last visit. Today I am joined by friend and fellow sommelier, Monseratt Araya. We are in one of her favorite city spots, Cafe Mosqueto. From our patio table, we have a wonderful view of one of the city’s most popular streets. Calle Monjitas, in the Bellas…
I remember the day I came home from Georgetown University. I was so proud of my MA Degree and wanted to share my joy with my grandparents. When I pulled up to the horseshoe drive, I was greeted by my grandfather who had been working on his roses. After the customary pleasantries, Gramps asked me…
Before I knew Steve Martin to be a winemaker I knew him to be a “spinster”. When we saw each other weekly at a local gym he once took the seat off of my spin bike before class and suggested we do the hour standing. I took the challenge and survived. My latest visit with…