The Emeritus Vineyards
The Emeritus Vineyards There are many famous vineyards in the Napa and Sonoma regions of California. A recent newcomer with a sterling reputation is The Emeritus Vineyards in Sonoma. Sonoma County has many types […]
Brunello di Montalcino: A Tuscan Splendor!
Brunello di Montalcino: A Tuscan Splendor! Brunello di Montalcino is an Italian wine style protected by its DOCG, the highest tier in the country’s quality pyramid. This wine may only be produced within the […]
Wine Guide: Tempranillo
Wine Guide: Tempranillo No other grape variety is as synonymous with Spanish red wine as Tempranillo. It is the undisputed number one grape variety in Spain. Whether it's the top appellation Rioja, the outstanding […]
Wine Profile Series: Gamay
Wine Profile Series: Gamay Among the red grape varieties, Gamay is the "sprinter." It sprouts early, bears large quantities of grapes, and is harvested early. Moreover, these grapes are often processed into wine relatively […]
The Underrated Italian Varietal, Barbera
The Underrated Italian Varietal, Barbera Barbera is Italy’s third most planted red wine grape after Sangiovese and Montepulciano. Also known as Barbera Nera, this grape shines for its quality and elegance. Barbera is immensely […]
The Tuscan Duet Who Brought Bocelli to Life
The Tuscan Duet Who Brought Bocelli to Life If you are a wine enthusiast, you may have heard of the name Bocelli, a family that has owned a vineyard in Tuscany for centuries. One […]
June 18
June 18, 1913: On this day, Robert Mondavi was born. After leaving his role in his family’s business at Charles Krug Winery, he founded his own winery in Napa Valley. The wines he produced […]
June 4
June 4, 1753: On this day, Accademia dei Georgofili started an experiment by combining several kinds of wine as he was attempting to figure out what traits differentiated them from one another. Chianti wine […]
The 1945 Domaine Romanee Conti and Its Survival of the Phylloxera Pandemic
The 1945 Domaine Romanee Conti and its Survival of the Phylloxera Pandemic The 1945 Domaine Romanee Conti is considered one of the best wines in the world and is often seen as the most […]
