In keeping with my “Rona” series, aka more one-bottle blog posts because I can’t go out for wine, this week I give you the 2004 Poggio Il Castellare Brunello Di Montalcino, a remarkable Brunello made from Sangiovese grapes. (In my experience a Brunello take less time to aerate than their equally famous cousin, the Barolo…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – Trentino, Italy is named “Wine Region of the Year 2020” by Wine Enthusiast as part of the publication’s annual Wine Star Awards. In a twenty-year-old tradition, Wine Enthusiast’s editors honor people, wineries and destinations that have made significant contributions to the world of wine. This year, the team acknowledges Trentino with the…
LIVERMORE VALLEY, CA – Wente Family Estates is pleased to announce that President Amy Hoopes has been nominated in the category of Wine Executive of the Year for the wine industry’s prestigious Wine Star Awards, produced and presented by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Now in its 21st year, the awards annually recognizes people and organizations within the wine…
KELSEYVILLE, Calif., PRNewswire — Lake County received the highest rating ever achieved by a wine from its region – receiving a 96 point rating for the 2016 Sol Rouge Petite Sirah from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Lake County, a small wine growing region directly north of Napa, used to be part of Napa County and was said…
Paso Robles, CA – Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, California, is pleased to announce new hire, Caine Thompson, has been nominated for Wine Enthusiast magazine’s “Innovator of the Year” Wine Star Award. Thompson is being recognized for his achievements in virtual currency and augmented reality during his time as President of Paso Robles winery,…
MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (PRWEB) – Trapiche, one of Argentina’s largest and most historically-important wine producers, announced that Wine & Spirits Magazine has recognized it as a Top 100 Winery of the Year for 2020. Wine & Spirits designates its Top 100 Wineries of the World annually. The magazine’s editors have tasted thousands of wines from around the…
My experiences with Hall Wines over the years have included tours at both the Hall, Rutherford Hill winery and the original winery, that has had some incredible updating, on Highway 29. We also attended a Hall Cabernet Release Party that was really a showcase of all Hall wines and the wonderful local food. I try…
Barbera d’Asti is the identity of Tenuta Montemagno, wine producers in the heart of Monferrato. Actually, Barbera is the variety that most of all tells the story of Tenuta Montemagno, through its 80 years old vineyards, planted on clay and limestone soil with slightly silty marls, Western facing. Our Metodo Classico are made from Barbera…
PASADENA, Calif. – Vertical Finance has announced that they have welcomed 28 new partner wineries to the Grand Reserve Rewards network, a unique loyalty and rewards program centered on the Grand Reserve™ World Mastercard®, the credit card designed for wine enthusiasts. Grand Reserve is delighted to welcome, from Napa Valley: Myriad Cellars, Quivet Cellars, Switchback…
WOODINVILLE, Wash./PRNewswire/ — Rocky Pond Estate Winery, the Washington producer crafting wines from their breathtaking sustainably farmed riverside vineyards in the Columbia River Valley, has opened a new tasting room in the heart of downtown Woodinville at the Woodin Creek project. The Rocky Pond team will be raising the bar by adding new and exciting culinary…