Do you know the best French wine and the 2nd best destination in France? If you said Bordeaux – you would be correct! Not only are the wines of Bordeaux among the best on the planet, the city is the second most popular destination in France (Paris takes first place). At this time, there are approximately […]
Red or White? Left or Right Bank? Answer: Bordeaux
Oakville winegrowers present at Carnegie Hall
Scores of wine growers, buyers, sellers, and writers shared my enthusiasm for the Oakville wines and Oakville winegrowers. The weather forecast was horrific! Threats of snow and sleet and other atrocities (that can bring Manhattan to a standstill) dominated the news. Did I really want to go outside, schlep to the westside and Carnegie Hall […]
Biodynamic Bordeaux
Elementary The Bordeaux wine region in southwestern France produces some of the most desired wines and vintages in the world. Once considered a center for traditional viticulture, Bordeaux is quietly, but effectively, changing its farming procedures and embracing organic and/or biodynamic agricultural practices. Yes, the challenges continue (humid climate, sizeable estates, risk-averse owners); however, these […]
Maison Joseph Drouhin: Biodynamic wines at their best
Maison Joseph Drouhin: Biodynamic wines at their best The Difference Between Decent and OMG There are wines that are OK, wines that are good (at the price), and then there are wines that are so delicious, so sophisticated, so remarkable – that your eyes, nose and palate know that you are experiencing the difference between […]
Wines of Puglia, Italy. Presented in New York
An invitation from the Italian Tourism Office is always welcome and the opportunity to enjoy the wines of Italy is irresistible. In addition to anticipating the wines of Puglia, the location was intriguing- The Domenico Vacco Club on West 55th Street, NYC. This is very private and exclusive space is found above the trendy Italian […]
Wine your way to Florida
Yes, I know, wine tourism does not usually highlight the wines of Florida, and most visitors to this state are not crowding the wine tasting rooms. In fact, some travelers may not even recognize the fact that wine is part of the Florida economic engine. Economics Stonebridge Research determined that the state’s wine and grape […]
Da Kirkwood a Kansas City: dal whisky al vino nel Missouri
Dopo aver scoperto alcuni dei migliori vini a St. Charles, Missouri, e aver acquisito intriganti arti e mestieri, era ora di partire. Dopo aver scoperto alcuni dei migliori vini del pianeta a St. Charles, Missouri, aver gustato la cucina raffinata, i giochi e le opzioni di intrattenimento dell’Ameristar Hotel and Casino e aver acquisito alcuni […]
Putting on the Ritz: Rothschild style
Who wouldn’t enjoy a chilled glass of Barons de Rothschild Champagne at the end of a hectic summer afternoon? Getting Started Mayer Amschel Rothschild, born in 1744, started the Rothschild dynasty and is credited with being the inventor of modern banking. The Rothschild interest in wines began in 1853 when Nathaniel de Rothschild purchased (at […]
