The Story: Domaine George Vernay was founded by (as the name would imply) George Vernay. Today the winery and vineyards are run by his children, Luc and Christine Vernay and the estate extends over 16 hectares. Seven (17.3 acres) of the 16 hectares (39.5 acres) are in the appellation Condrieu, of which three hectares (7.5 [...]
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PODCAST #4 The white wines of Galicia, Spain “Green Spain”
In Podcast #4 ChrisO and Jon explore, the white wines of Galicia located in the north western part of Spain. We are joined by AdamW and taste some of the stellar whites from the region. Introduction to Galicia: Galicia is in the northwestern corner of Spain, separated by mountains from the rest of Castilla-Leon and [...]
REVIEW 2006 Destefanis Dolcetto d’Alba “Bricco Galluccio”
In the northern Italian region of Piemonte in an area just south of Alba, some of the finest examples of Dolcetto are cultivated, these older vine Dolcetto enjoy similar ideal exposures and soils, and are cared for like noble Nebiollo grapes that give life to Barolos or Barbarescos. Dolcetto produces wines which are soft, rounded, [...]
PODCAST #3 Bodegas Juan Gil and the wines from Jumilla Spain a one two punch…
In our latest podcast ChrisO takes a look at the Jumilla DO in Spain and explores the wines of Bodegas Juan Gil. LISTEN THE JUMILLA PODCAST NOW Jumilla DO, SPAIN This region used to be a huge supplier of simple wines to supermarkets all over Europe. Jumilla had up to late 80’s never suffered from [...]
Sherry Podcast
Chris and Jon discover the pleasures of Sherry, and yes we mean the wine! Listen in and maybe even learn something. LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST NOW . . SOME MORE INFO FOR YOU TYPES OF SHERRY: Fino: A pale straw-coloured wine with a sharp, delicate bouquet suggestive of roasted almonds, apple and yeast. Made from [...]
Review: 2003 Arbois Rouge, Jacques Puffeney “Vieilles Vignes”
Not many people are familiar with the wines from the Jura region of France, which is located some 50 miles east of Burgundy’s Côtes Chalonnaise, below the western flank of the Jura Mountains, which divide Switzerland from France, let alone red wines from this region. I had an opportunity to taste this very unique and different wine this week [...]
Champagne Nicolas Feulliatte Review
Champagne Nicolas Feulliatte, Brut Reserve Particuilere NV This is a champagne that you can easily find at quality retail outlets and offers allot of value for the price. I purchased this bottle in Napa California for around $29. Review: This wine has a bright pale gold color with small, long and persistent bubbles. On the nose the wine is clean [...]
The Stories Behind Wine Episode 1 – Port
Port
History-Science-Party
We talk to Nick Poleto Director of wine education for Kobrand Imports. Get out your smoking jacket, light up your cigars and kick back to the soothing tales of Port.