ST. HELENA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Today Joseph Phelps Vineyards announced the release of the 2023 vintage of the winery’s flagship blend, Insignia. The first vintage overseen by Senior Director of Winemaking Ryan Knoth and under ownership of Moët Hennessy, the wine is available direct-to-consumer (DTC) Sept. 1 and through select restaurants and fine wine retailers starting…
We would like to share what wines we’ve enjoyed over the last few weeks… 2021 Bedrock Wine Co. Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc – While you might think of red wines when you think of Bedrock – after all, founder Morgan Twain-Peterson is the son of Godfather of Zinfandel Joel Peterson – their whites [and their…
We all have pet peeves, you know, those little things that nag at us that we think we can correct? This is just one of them for me: being presented with a wine list in a restaurant, bar or in an advertisement for an event but the list is vague. Let me explain what I…
NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — Fifty years ago, on August 24, 1976, Crémant d’Alsace officially earned Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) status, cementing its place among France’s great sparkling wines. Half a century later, it has become France’s leading AOC Crémant, recognized around the world for its craftsmanship, exceptional value, and unmistakable Alsace character. Produced using the same…
Wine educator Ian Todd Blackburn recently shared a social media post on Facebook asking people what the best bottle of wine they ever had was. I saved the post to possibly answer it later. I lingered, pondered and began to stress over it. I simply could not even attempt to narrow down the best wine…
Today I’m sharing a one-bottle post from a winery I haven’t tasted from in a long time, Artisan Uprising in Paso Robles (now the winery is in Simi Valley). The one-bottle post is something Eddie had me start years ago. The thought is that winemakers put a lot into a single wine, and to do…
The new vintage debuts in international markets, showcasing the elegance and altitude-driven character of Chianti Classico terroir GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, Italy, /PRNewswire/ — Marchesi Frescobaldi announced the release of Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico DOCG 2023, the newest vintage of the estate’s iconic wine, now available in international markets. Produced from vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico,…
I’m always both thrilled and cautious when I have wine samples from a new-to-me winery to review. Today it’s samples from Hamilton Family Wines. I received a press release from their public relations agent – and a handwritten note from Greg and Lindsay Hamilton – ahead of the wine so I knew a few things….
Have you heard of Harvest Moon Winery? If not, don’t feel bad. To be honest, we hadn’t either. After all, there are A LOT of wineries in California and the smaller ones don’t get nearly enough attention. But when our friend Sue Straight [aka The Wine Wench] announced that she was bringing her talents to…
VANCOUVER, Wash., /PRNewswire/ — The Wine Market Journal, the world’s top resource for tracking the value of rare wines, has released its list of the top appreciating wines for 2025. “Two thousand twenty-five was a challenging year for much of the alcohol industry, but high-end wines provided a very bright spot, with exceptional strength. The Wine Market Journal…
