Wine

The Cités des Vins de Bourgogne Has Been Approved

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) has recently voted and approved the Cités des Vins de Bourgogne.  This new wine tourism, cultural and education facility will be built on three sites located in Mâcon, Beaune, and Chablis. According to Louis-Fabrice Latour, President of the BIVB, it will be “a project that will affect an entire generation”. […]

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Wine Review: 2014 La Crema Willamette Pinot Noir

2014 La Crema Willamette Pinot Noir   Varietal:  Pinot Noir (100%) Region:  Williamette Valley, Oregon, USA Winery:  La Crema/Jackson Wine Estates International Review by Liz Palmer liz-palmer.com – November 27 2016 Rating: 90 points This lush offering is a medium-bodied, satin-smooth Oregonian Pinot Noir that has classic aromas of fleshy ripe cherry and berry in a delicate frame

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Women in Wine: Interview with Ann Sperling, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture, Southbrook Vineyards – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

This week, I spotlight Ann Sperling, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture at Southbrook Vineyards – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. Ann Sperling is arguably leading the charge on organic and biodynamic viticulture in Canada. She has become Canada’s foremost authority. She has implemented organic certification at Malivoire’s Moira Vineyard (Beamsville) in 1999; has transitioned Southbrook Vineyards to biodynamic

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Fleur du Cap Wine and Artisanal Salt Pairing – A Unique Experience

 South Africa’s critically acclaimed-chef Craig Cormack has teamed up with Fleur du Cap winery to create specially designed dishes, which are seasoned with unique salts and perfectly paired with award-winning unfiltered Fleur du Cap wines. Just as there are regions for wine growing, there are also regions for salt. Craig has sourced out black lava

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MOËT LAUNCHES ONE-HOUR CHAMPAGNE DELIVERY IN LONDON UK

Moët & Chandon has launched its one-hour delivery service of its “on the rocks” Ice Imperial Champagne in London only – sorry guys and gals! Londoners can now have a chilled bottle of Moët Ice Impérial or Moët Ice Impérial Rosé delivered to their doorstep within the hour accompanied by two glasses filled with ice.

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Wine Review: Southbrook 2014 Organic Connect White

Bottle size: 750 ml Alcohol: 9.9% Sweetness: Medium Dry Type: White Wine Style: Off-dry & Fruity Winery: Southbrook Vineyards, Niagara Certification:  Organic – ProCert LCBO#: 249078   |   $15.95 Drink: 2016-2020     Tasting Notes: A blend of odoriferous varietals include 58% Vidal, 21% Chardonnay, 12% Riesling, and 9% Sauvignon Blanc; nose is a fruit-driven bouquet of melon, peach and apricot; The palate

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