Sommelier diary #112
2013 Chardonnay Kongsgaard Kongsgaard’s Chardonnay has become one of California’s most iconic barrel-fermented whites, famed for its combination of power, … Continue reading Sommelier diary #112
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Sommelier diary #110
2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles – Domaine Leflaive MagnumLes Pucelles is among Puligny-Montrachet’s most compelling climats, prized for its combination of … Continue reading Sommelier diary #110
Sommelier diary #97
2022 Mâcon-Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette – Domaine LafonDomaine Lafon’s Clos de la Crochette is one of the most compelling … Continue reading Sommelier diary #97
Sommelier Diary #91
2018 Piodilei Chardonnay – Pio CesarePiodilei is Pio Cesare’s flagship single-vineyard Chardonnay, crafted to rival the finest whites of Burgundy … Continue reading Sommelier Diary #91
Randall Grahm and the Bonny Doon Revolution: A Winemaking Saga
Nestled along California’s central coast, Bonny Doon Vineyard stands as one of the most iconoclastic and influential wineries in American … Continue reading Randall Grahm and the Bonny Doon Revolution: A Winemaking Saga
Biodynamic Bliss: Larmandier-Bernier and Sustainable Champagne
History of the WineryThe story of Champagne Larmandier-Bernier is one of heritage, vision, and quiet revolution. Though the domaine was … Continue reading Biodynamic Bliss: Larmandier-Bernier and Sustainable Champagne
The Unique Terroir of Nelson: Why It’s Perfect for Pinot Noir and Beyond
Nelson, which is tucked away in the northernmost point of the South Island in New Zealand, is renowned for both … Continue reading The Unique Terroir of Nelson: Why It’s Perfect for Pinot Noir and Beyond
Chablis: The Pristine Heritage of Burgundy’s White Wine Tradition
Located equidistant between Champagne, Sancerre in the eastern end of the Loire Valley, and the Côte d’Or, the secluded region … Continue reading Chablis: The Pristine Heritage of Burgundy’s White Wine Tradition