Elevate any Champagne stockpile with Champagne Billecart-Salmon, one of the world's most premier and prestigious Champagne houses. Calling yourself a historic, family-owned business is easy... but they have receipts! The birth of Billecart-Salmon began with the marriage between Nicolas François [...]
Champagne is often credited as the "first sparkling wine produced." Although it may be the most well-known, it was not the first sparkling wine created. That title belongs to Blanquette de Limoux created in 1531, over 100 years prior to [...]
ABC: Always Bring Chardonnay” the virtual tasting on Thursday, August 20th at 5:30 pm Pacific with Karen MacNeil, Winemakers Randy Ullom from Kendall-Jackson, David Ramey from Ramey Wine Cellars and Niki Wente from Wente Vineyards
As many of us try to navigate the evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19, some of us are finding ways to keep a sense of brightness and normalcy without completely breaking the bank. While physical nights out and dinner dates are put [...]
Italian wines have long been an irresistible puzzle. With its endless grape varieties and enormous production, I admit to being overwhelmed by its immensity. Italian wines are like a magnetizing lover, attracting and demanding your full concentration. Every region a [...]
Our readers and clients often ask, “How do I incorporate wine and spirits into my new lifestyle?” You’ll be happy to know that you have options! Many of the popular diets like keto, Weight Watchers and a vegan lifestyle allow [...]
Wine: Louis Pommery, Brut California Region: California Grapes: Chardonnay (96%) Pinot Noir (4%) Price: $23 Taste: Classic California sparkling deliciousness. Baked green apple and grilled peach on the nose. The wine is creamy on the palate and mirrors the nose [...]
October 18, 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of #ChampagneDay, a yearly social media celebration made possible by Champagne lovers from around the world." Comité Champagne We provide some recommendations for Champagne Day in our October newsletter (Link). Read on for [...]
Wine: Domaine Pierre Guillemot SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE BLANC “DESSUS LES GOLLARDES" 2015 Region: Burgundy, France Grapes: 70% Pinot Blanc and 30% Chardonnay Price: $45 Taste: This wine has an appealing chalky texture with flavors of papayas, lemons and apricots. Pairs with: This wine is [...]
Wine: 2015 Sharrott Winery TRIO Region: New Jersey, Outer Coastal Plain Grapes: 50% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot Price: $34.99 Taste: This wine is impressive! The wine smells of berries, cassis, and lavender. It’s medium bodied, electric on [...]
