Tag: Press Trip

The Emerging Glory of New Zealand Chardonnay
Struggling for attention amidst the ocean of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc that saturates the world of wine, some of New Zealand’s

Moulin-à-Vent: 100 Years of Great Gamay
Today, on April 17, 2024, the producers of Moulin-à-Vent are stepping up and attempting to put the Cru in their

The Volcano Beckons: A Return to Etna
Few things on this earth are more symbolic of change than a volcano itself. As their intermittent cataclysms reshape the

The Elegance of Age: Tasting South Africa’s Oldest Vines
Old vines make better wines. Like so many broad generalizations in the wine industry, that’s a verifiably false statement. Plenty

The Simple Deliciousness of Anjou Blanc
I have long counted myself a fan of dry Chenin Blanc and of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc in particular. However,

Prosecco At its Finest: Highlights From My Recent Trip
In early May, at the invitation of the Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG I returned to the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene

A Boatload of Flavor: Tasting Some Smaller Loire Producers
A couple of weeks ago I resumed something that has been a regular periodic activity of mine for more than