On the last day of December I sat and made a to-do list for 2010: eat more greens, go to yoga regularly, and find good wine packaged in single serving bottles. That last self imposed directive is turning out to-read more-
Great example of domestic syrah made at the certified biodynamic Cowhown winery. That means no synthetic chemicals were used in grape-growing and native yeasts were used in the cellar. Big, dark boysenberry and blackberry fruit flavors, which are nicely balanced-read more-
Established in 1981, Sumac Ridge is the oldest operating winery in British Columbia. It also was one of the first wineries in the province to start making sparkling wines, way back in 1985. Since it is now part of Vincor, the-read more-
Can you bottle vanity? If one guy should know, it’s Alain-Dominique Perrin, the CEO of the Richemont Group, one of the world’s largest luxury groups, with holdings including Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, Piaget, Chloé, Dunhill, and may others. He-read more-
Light aromas with Coutet's typical pineapple predominating, then opening in this big, mature wine. Balance overlays sweetness. It holds its own with cake and enhances blue cheese. WHO: Château Coutet WHAT: Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc WHERE: Sauternes-Barsac, Appellation Barsac Controlée-read more-
Last Thanksgiving, wine producer Andy Quady enjoyed a recipe he’d recommended in a recent email blast. His daughter’s boyfriend had made it—a squash pie with a little of his dessert wine Essensia (instead of a spirit) mixed into the custard-read more-
Billed as the largest Italian wine conference outside of Italy, VINO2010, held February 2–5 in New York City, drew hundreds of people in the wine and food sector from across the US: wine buyers and distributors, retailers and restaurateurs, and-read more-
Light at first, opening to a rich fruitiness, with the fruit peel botrytis underneath plums and honey, in a nice finish, too. WHO: Château Coutet WHAT: Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc WHERE: Sauternes-Barsac, Appellation Barsac Controlée WHEN: 2001 HOW MUCH: $75;-read more-