The story of the Estate started in the 15th century when the local Abbey identified 4 hectares of the highly coveted flint or Silex soil, and named it Domaine du Clos du Roc- which translates to ‘enclosure of the rock’. These 4 hectares are one of the finest vineyards in the region, becoming part ofContinue reading “Florian Mollet Roc de l’Abbaye Sancerre Blanc 2023”
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A Red and A White for your consideration.
Tenuta Di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 The estate dates back to the 1,300’s and was acquired by the Folonari family in 1971. Perched on the top of a picturesque hill, this 385-hectare estate, consists of 90 hectares under vines and 15 hectares of olive groves. They also have a separate farmhouse with extensive gardensContinue reading “A Red and A White for your consideration.”
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Aveta Sauvignon Blanc & Artemis Cabernet- made to Impress.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Aveta’ Sauvignon Blanc 2022 This is an awesome example of what I have been saying for 5 plus years. How good are Napa Sauvignon Blancs getting? Welcome this like a refreshing tropical breeze. Loads of enticing notes of grapefruit, tangerine, lychee, and peach will emphasize your anticipation until you take aContinue reading “Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Aveta Sauvignon Blanc & Artemis Cabernet- made to Impress.”
Antigal Uno Wine Releases. – Wines that over deliver!
Firstly, congratulations to Antigal for being awarded New World Winery of the Year in 2023 by Wine Enthusiast, and to their Wine Maker Miriam Gomez, who is one of the talented and accomplished winemakers in Argentina. She combines a passion for science and winemaking with some exceptional results. The Uno Malbec has been around forContinue reading “Antigal Uno Wine Releases. – Wines that over deliver!”
Allan Scott Family Winemakers – 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
This displays all that Marlborough Sav Blanc is known for: aromas of citrus and tropical fruits- passionfruit, tangerine with a hint of green peppers and ginger. The palate is expressive, mouthwatering, and inviting with notes of lime and tangerine with passionfruit, mango and ginger making their presence felt on the midpalate. Nice length on theContinue reading “Allan Scott Family Winemakers – 2023 Sauvignon Blanc”
Introduction to White Wines- part 1.
White wine is fun, it’s cool and refreshing and screams summer, Of course white wines can be drunk all year round. The interesting thing about grapes is the transition grapes go through from start to finish. White grapes in their early stage of growth can taste like tart green apples and not much else, butContinue reading “Introduction to White Wines- part 1.”
Vine to Table 