During our Zoom interview on June 7th, we had a chance to meet with Theresa Heredia who is the winemaker for Gary Farrell Wines. During the interview we covered four of her new-release Chardonnays and five of her new-release Pinot Noirs. We have been covering Theresa's wines for the last few years The post Winemaker Interview Series Theresa Hered...

Our Secondary Market Specialists, Charlie Montgomery and Tory Oliver-Bellasis reveal last months most exciting and interesting fine-wine discoveries. The recent Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur campaign highlighted the extent to which all vignerons are at the mercy of the weather. Challenges throughout the year impacted on the quantity of wine produced 21...

Graciano brings with it a smoky perfume of fine sweet Cavendish pipe tobacco. The post VintageTexas Cyclopedia of Wine: Do you know Graciano like I know Graciano? appeared first on Vintage Texas.

In his quest to drive awareness of Motor Neurone Disease and raise funds for crucial research, our Buyer Davy yw has explored the northernmost reaches of Scotland. What he discovered was a remarkable adventure, and a particularly special whisky cask. In April 2018, Davy yw received the life-changing diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Its [&#...

Well, if your a turquoise believer, your next stop for a Texas wine tasting needs to be at Fiesta Winery. #TXwine The post Texas Hill Country Tasting Stop: Fiesta Winery for a Turquoise Moment appeared first on Vintage Texas.

Texans and our friends in San Luis Obispo County wine industry want to recognize dedication, stewardship, innovation, and leadership demonstrated in San Luis Obispo County. The 2022 San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards go The post The 2022 San Luis Obispo County Wine Awards Recognize Leaders of California Mid-State – One warm wine reg...

What makes a great vintage? Some are immediately obvious, thanks to perfect conditions in both the vineyard and the cellar. Others emerge phoenix-like to unsuspecting vignerons. We speak with Ruinarts Chef de Caves Frdric Panaotis about the release of their latest vintages, and the surprises it offered. A cool, dry spring and a […]

Summer is upon us, ushering in lively barbecues, bright, zesty salads and plenty of occasions for delicious wine and excellent company. Our experts have selected their favourite summer wines whether youre looking for the perfect partner for freshly grilled sausages, or a special Champagne to savour under the stars. Deliciously mature Rioja Pair [...

1 HOUR | NOT TOO TRICKY | SERVES 4 Nutrition per serving: 540 Cals, 23.5g Protein, 55g Carbs, 20.5g Fat, 25.5g Sugar Etiam ultricies aliquet vestibulum. Donec id ornare turpis. Curabitur posuere fringilla tincidunt. Cras dictum posuere urna tristique fermentum. Quisque tristique odio nulla, quis blandit quam varius semper. Etiam sed nul...

1 HOUR | NOT TOO TRICKY | SERVES 4 Nutrition per serving: 540 Cals, 23.5g Protein, 55g Carbs, 20.5g Fat, 25.5g Sugar Etiam ultricies aliquet vestibulum. Donec id ornare turpis. Curabitur posuere fringilla tincidunt. Cras dictum posuere urna tristique fermentum. Quisque tristique odio nulla, quis blandit quam varius semper. Etiam sed nul...

1 HOUR | NOT TOO TRICKY | SERVES 4 Nutrition per serving: 540 Cals, 23.5g Protein, 55g Carbs, 20.5g Fat, 25.5g Sugar Etiam ultricies aliquet vestibulum. Donec id ornare turpis. Curabitur posuere fringilla tincidunt. Cras dictum posuere urna tristique fermentum. Quisque tristique odio nulla, quis blandit quam varius semper. Etiam sed nul...

1 HOUR | NOT TOO TRICKY | SERVES 4 Nutrition per serving: 540 Cals, 23.5g Protein, 55g Carbs, 20.5g Fat, 25.5g Sugar Etiam ultricies aliquet vestibulum. Donec id ornare turpis. Curabitur posuere fringilla tincidunt. Cras dictum posuere urna tristique fermentum. Quisque tristique odio nulla, quis blandit quam varius semper. Etiam sed nul...

1 HOUR | NOT TOO TRICKY | SERVES 4 Nutrition per serving: 540 Cals, 23.5g Protein, 55g Carbs, 20.5g Fat, 25.5g Sugar Etiam ultricies aliquet vestibulum. Donec id ornare turpis. Curabitur posuere fringilla tincidunt. Cras dictum posuere urna tristique fermentum. Quisque tristique odio nulla, quis blandit quam varius semper. Etiam sed nul...

1 HOUR | NOT TOO TRICKY | SERVES 4 Nutrition per serving: 540 Cals, 23.5g Protein, 55g Carbs, 20.5g Fat, 25.5g Sugar Etiam ultricies aliquet vestibulum. Donec id ornare turpis. Curabitur posuere fringilla tincidunt. Cras dictum posuere urna tristique fermentum. Quisque tristique odio nulla, quis blandit quam varius semper. Etiam sed nul...

Cool yourself down, sip one or both of these cool white wines and enjoy! The post Texas Fine Wine Tasting Stop: Its time to cool off with whites from Bending Branch and Duchman appeared first on Vintage Texas.

During our interview on May 25, we had a chance to meet with Todd Graff who is the winemaker and general manager for Frank Family Vineyards. We had covered Frank Family wines over the years, but really did not know much about Todd or the details behind the winery. It was fun to The post Winemaker Interview Series Todd Graff from Frank Family Wine...

Now a decade in business, Eleni and Edouard Vocoret produce some of the most sought-after wines in Chablis. We look at how this dynamic young couple got here and why our Burgundy Buyer believes their best days (and wines) are still ahead of them. Vocorets have grown vines in Chablis for 12 generations. Edouard […]

Carbon negative, recyclable, natural not to mention the best possible closure for fine wine there are countless reasons to love cork. Here, Adam Holden tells us more about why pulling a natural cork from a delicious bottle is a small, but important, step towards sustainability. Wine and cork have long been bedfellows. In […]

Zoltn Nmeti & Zoltn Kerekes Gyngyspata, Mtra (Hungary) This was really a quick visit here, we're here at Hoop Wines which is run by two childhood friends, Zoltn Nmeti and Zoltn Kerekes who make wine from a small overall surface...

This post was originally published on January 30, 2016. Tim and Phyllis have since sold French Country Wines and sadly, the new owners do not carry this lovely wine. Wine lovers in Houston and nationally are discovering sparkling wines that originated nearly 100 years before Dom Prignon was born, and years before Champagne became the […]

If there is one style of wine thats made for summer drinking, its ros particularly the perfectly pale, Provenal variety. Adam Holden shines a light on the iconic Whispering Angel, the most famous of Provences ross 2021 Chteau dEsclans, Whispering Angel Ros, Ctes de Provence Whats the story behind the wine?  Making the most […]

Alongside classic Italian fare, you cant go wrong with a Super Tuscan from the iconic Tenuta dellOrnellaia. Davy yw, our Italy Buyer, shares the story behind the wine 2018 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, Toscana Whats the story behind the wine?   Since its introduction over 30 years ago, Le Volte dellOrnellaia has become a benchmark in its [R...

Italy Buyer Davy yw shines a light on one of his favourite white wines from Piedmont: Giovanni Rosso's Roero Arneis. Its delicious at the end of a long day, with a soft summer breeze blowing in through the window 2020 Roero, Arneis, Giovanni Rosso Whats the story behind the wine?   Having spent a long time […]

Davy yw, our Champagne Buyer, has selected a rich, complex cuve from one of the regions most exciting producers one to savour alongside picnics, barbecues or simply under a starry night sky Leclerc Briant Rserve Brut Whats the story behind the wine?   Leclerc Briants wines are energetic, pure and extremely stimulating. Although a histori...

Specialist of Texas Wine is a first-of-its-kind program offered by Dr. Russ Kane, Texas Wineslinger, and the Texas Wine School. The post New Specialist of Texas Wine Certification Class Scheduled for Mid-September this Year Sign up now! See added News Flash on Level 2 STW Certification. appeared first on Vintage Texas.

During our interview on May 4, we had a chance to catch up with Christian Tietje. I first met Christian many years ago during the early days of the Boston Wine Expo. Christian and Billy Grant were enlightening the world with their Four Vines and Freak Show wines. These days, Christian is the winemaker The post Winemaker Interview Series Christian...

The virtuosity of Texas Ros wines is incredible The post Texas Fine Wine Tasting Stop #2: Spicewood Vineyards Grenache Ros appeared first on Vintage Texas.

Buyer Catriona Felstead MW tells the story behind one of her favourite summer-friendly reds one that pairs perfectly with barbecued meats and hard cheeses 2010 Via Bosconia Tinto, Reserva, Bodegas Lpez de Heredia Whats the story behind the wine?   Founded in 1877, Bodegas Lpez de Heredia is one of the most iconic producers in […]

Burgundy Buyer Adam Bruntlett selects one of his favourite wines to enjoy alongside summer ingredients: a Premier Cru Chablis from Le Domaine d'Henri. 2019 Le Domaine d'Henri, Fourchaume, Chablis Whats the story behind the wine?   Le Domaine dHenri was set up by the famous Michel Laroche after he sold his business, Domaine Laroche. But he...

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After a hot day, Hetty McKinnons crisp gnocchi with tomato and red onion is a small piece of summer heaven.

I recall in 2013, while writing for the Lubbock Avalanch-Journal, I first interviewed Cliff Bingham co-owner of Bingham Family Vineyards about when and how his familys Texas High Plains winegrowing exploits got started in Meadow, The post Texas Hill Country Tasting Stop #6: Bingham Family Vineyards Texas Farmer Discovers Terroir in High Plains Dir...

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Savigny-ls-Beaune has long been dismissed, but longtime producers and an energetic newer generation is leading a quality revolution.

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