We recently received the following email from Wilson Artisan Wineries about The Children of the Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund and wanted to share it with our readers. The fund is administered by Antoine Favero, who is winemaker for several of the Wilson Artisan Wineries including Mazzocco Sonoma, Soda Rock, Jaxon Keys, etc. With more than…
PASO ROBLES – ONX Wines is thrilled to announce that its 2021 Noble Intrigue, has secured the #45 position on Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s prestigious Cellar Select list. This accolade not only highlights the exceptional quality of the wine but also reinforces the winery’s commitment to crafting unique and captivating wines that resonate with enthusiasts around…
Been getting to the Napa and Lodi wine areas annually the last few years. We try to do only one or two wineries per day, so we have time for leisurely lunches and time to enjoy the landscape. I scour the internet looking for wineries that are new for me to visit, and of course…
I was wholly unaware of the 100% single varietal Napa reds from Component Wine, from 19th century “heritage” vineyards, until this tasting. I read the press release below where I learned about the challenges from the weather that winemaker Marc Gagnon faced in 2022 and that Gagnon is also the Co-Founder & Director of Winemaking…
How do you feel about Cabernet Franc wine? I go through phases of liking one varietal over another depending on the time of year, the food pairing, or as I hope in this case, that I find another maker that I fall in love with. Today the test goes to the Lang & Reed 2022…
I’ve reviewed wines from Smith-Madrone before and have always appreciated them, not only for their outstanding flavor but also because their prices have always been accessible – especially for Napa wines. In this article I will taste three from their 2019 vintage: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling. Of the three I have to say it’s…
The last time I remember tasting Three Sticks Pinot Noir from Sonoma was during a Pinot Days event in West Los Angeles, and I believe that was well over a decade ago. So many Pinots, so little time! Fast forward to now, and recently being offered two of their 2021 Pinots for review, one from…
Boinot succeeds D’USSÉ founding cellar master Michel Casavecchia, becoming the youngest female cellar master of the major houses in Cognac. HAMILTON, Bermuda, /PRNewswire/ — D’USSÉ Cognac is proud to announce Agathe Boinot as the second cellar master in its history. She succeeds the brand’s founding cellar master Michel Casavecchia, who retired earlier last month. The appointment marks Boinot as the youngest…
L.A.’s Top Tastemakers Sip, Savor & Celebrate On the Field of the Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium Sunday, April 7th, 2024! (Los Angeles, CA), Monday, April 1st, 2024: Come celebrate and be part of the seventh annual Masters of Taste, L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival returns and will be taking place on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, from 3:00 pm to…
The celebrations mark the brand’s commitment to crafting exceptional cognac and welcomes in the next era of the House’s legacy with the launch of the 300th Anniversary Coupe blend. NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — Born in 1724, the House of Rémy Martin will celebrate 300 years of exceptional cognac-making this year. To mark its tricentenary, the House will…