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 […]
Spend a Sunday in Bordeaux
Barton and Guestier: From wine entrepreneurs to global corporation
No matter how many wines are experienced, books read, or experts interviewed, there is always something new and interesting to learn. One of the many interesting aspects of the wine industry is that you never know it all. No matter how many wines are experienced, books read, or experts interviewed, there is always something new […]
Kevin Begos: Wine links past to present
Tualatin Valley, Oregon winemakers go LIVE
Winemakers in Oregon are definitely producing world-class wines; however, their mission goes beyond the bottom line. Many wineries in Oregon are actively and sincerely focusing on sustainability in their wine making systems and procedures by seeking LIVE certification: Low Input Viticulture and Enology. Certification means that the winemaker has reduced the overall amount of raw […]
Pineau des Charentes: Cognac’s little brother – arrives in red and white
Charente is in South West France whose history dates back to Roman times, with a low profile today, except for being the home of Cognac. Where is Charente Charente is a small department in South West France, approximately 1 hour north of Bordeaux and 1 hour from the Atlantic coast. While its history dates back […]
Pineau des Charentes. French Versatility
Now is the time to discover the nuances of the very versatile Pineau des Charentes at L’appart NYC. Pineau is a mix of Cognac and freshly pressed grape must that is aged in oak barrels creating an aromatic and palate experience that is beyond delicious. Drink chilled, over ice or mixed in a cocktail, Pineau […]
Missouri wines: A serious contender
Missouri First Did you know that Missouri was the first state to take the wine industry seriously? Although Native Americans have been cultivating grapes since the beginning of time, the wine industry in America is relatively new and can be tracked to German migration to Missouri. The first wine from locally cultivated grapes was introduced […]