Category: Sparkling Wine
Dom Pérignon, Champagne, France: Some Current Releases
Where to begin with Dom Pérignon? It is a brand, a wine, and a historical figure welded into an idea
Schramsberg Vineyards, Napa: A Few Current Releases
At the risk of oversimplifying things past the point of reasonableness, I’d like to suggest that there are really two
NV Henri Billiot “Cuvee Laetitia” Grand Cru Brut Champagne, Ambonnay, France
It seems that this week has me on a sparkling wine kick, and I see no reason to stop. As
Farmer Fizz: Tasting the Terry Theise Champagne Portfolio
Ask most people to name a good Champagne, and most will likely stall after a couple of well known names
2002 Ferrari “Perlé” Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine, Trentino, Italy
Who knows what it is, exactly, about sparkling wine that entices us so. But go to any wine region around
Tasting Notes for Top Champagnes of the World
You might call me a born-again Champagne fanatic. There was a time when I didn’t care for the stuff, but
Alfred Gratien Champagne, Epernay, France: Current Releases
The more good Champagne I have, the more it seems to me that you really get what you pay for.
1999 Perrier Jouet “Cuvee la Belle Epoque” Brut Champagne, Epernay, France
As some of you know, there was a time when I didn’t really care for Champagne. But like so many
Iron Horse Vineyards, Green Valley, Sonoma: Current Releases
Spending my summers in Sonoma County starting at about the age of five, I have soft-focus memories of wine tasting
Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: September 17th, San Francisco
There was a time, I am not ashamed to admit, that I wasn’t really a fan of Champagne or sparkling
IPNC 2007: Grower Champagnes
DAY TWO (continued): The second morning’s sparkling wine seminar was followed by another that focused specifically on “grower Champagnes”, this
IPNC 2007: The Secret Life of Pinot Noir
DAY TWO: Hello again from McMinnville, Oregon, where I am attending the 2007 International Pinot Noir Celebration, a conference and
The World’s Best Prosecco: Tasting Conegliano Valdobbiadene
We Americans aren’t deprived of much in the world when it comes to wine, but if there’s one segment of
Where do Those Bubbles Come From?
I’ve always been a bit bemused when confronted with the phrase “food science.” There’s just something….hokey about it. I can’t
Tasting The Terry Theise Champagne Portfolio
The average wine consumer can name the number of champagne brands they know on the fingers of one hand. Many
Tasting Notes For Some of The Best Champagnes in The World
In addition to the side benefit of providing you, my readers, with information about a large number of wines, I
Which Champagne Should I Buy?: WBW#25 Roundup Posted
All I have to say is that I’m glad as hell I never have to run for class president against
NV Henri Billiot Fils “Cuvee Laetitia” Tete de Cuvee Champagne, Ambonnay, France
I’m not a huge sparkling wine drinker, but many of the wine lovers I know are Champagne nuts. They literally
