New York Wines: Disaster in the Beginning Historians have documented the fact that grapes were first introduced to New York by the Dutch (1647-1664); sadly, the crops failed. A few years later, the French Huguenot settlers in Ulster County tried to plant European varietals (1667) and they too were unsuccessful. William Robert Prince (1795—1869) Finally, […]
It is wine time: Meet the new competition
The Association for the Promotion of Wines and Spirits in North America (APVSA), headquartered in Montreal, Canada, provides assistance to European wine and spirits producers who want to export their products – especially to North America. To reach this objective, the association schedules 6 tours per year primarily in the USA, Canadian and European markets. […]
The correct answer is Bordeaux 2016
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Baron Edmond de Rothschild wine: When the name is the story
Safari as a journey: Start @ JFK. Then Johannesburg and Harare
On a recent visit to Africa, my journey started with a flight from New York to Johannesburg on South African Airways (SAA). For an additional fee, I scored a seat in Premium Economy. While the space was not much better than basic, the charge included the opportunity to reserve an aisle seat, and there was […]
Tequila: So many choices, so little time
There is only one country on the planet where you can legitimately make Tequila, and it is Mexico! Unlike vodka, gin, and rum that can be made anywhere, Tequila belongs to Mexico. The regions within Mexico where the product can be produced: Jalisco (includes the town of Tequila), 8 municipalities in Nayarit, 7 municipalities in […]
Amarone della Valpolicella direct from Italy
Amarone della Valpolicella (aka Amarone; translates to “the Great Bitter”), is an Italian dry red wine that starts as partially dried grapes that include Corvina (45-95 percent), Rondinella (5-30 percent) and other red grape varieties (up to 25 percent). History Located near Venice, Valpolicella is part of the province of Verona. The first reference to […]