Keeping shop | Mark As Read |
As we celebrate our 325th anniversary this year, weve been looking at what has changed in those three centuries. Examining various parts of our business, we explore how things are different now and what we might see in the future. Originally published in 2017, this blog post from former Chairman Simon Berry looked […]
New Live Specialist of Texas Certification Classes via Zoom: New Advanced Class Sold Out, and a New Level 1 Class Scheduled in May. Prepare to Take the Next Step | Mark As Read |
These classes with the certification authority from the Texas Wine School provide you enhanced Texas wine enjoyment through knowledge and historical insights with a real wine school certification. Nothing to sell you except wine The post New Live Specialist of Texas Certification Classes via Zoom: New Advanced Class Sold Out, and a New Level 1 Cla...
Newsom Vineyards Part 2: Still On a Roll with Great Red Wines | Mark As Read |
in the 1980s, Neal and Janice Newsom started growing grapes on family property in Plains, TX, up on the Texas High Plains. Neal started growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and convinced his father to do the same, and thus, a legend in Texas grape growing was started. The post Newsom Vineyards – Part 2: Still On a Roll with Great Red Wines ...
C.L. Butaud Tempranillo and Mourvdre from Dirt to Bottle, Randy Hesters Beauties in Black | Mark As Read |
He strives to lift the Texas wine industry from the bottom up, from dirt to bottle, by partnering with Texas grape growers to produce world class wines as are the two wines before me in bottle clad only in their stealthy and unrevealing black labels. The post C.L. Butaud Tempranillo and Mourvdre from Dirt to Bottle, Randy Hesters Beauties in Blac...
Eben Sadie: putting down roots | Mark As Read |
Some winemakers join the well-established order of a family business, following in the footsteps of their forebears. For Eben Sadie, there was no established order: here, we look at the early days of what has become The Sadie Family Wines. Today, Eben Sadies wines are among the most sought-after anywhere on Earth. But the Sadie […]
The Wine Society of Texas 501c3 Non-Profit Educational Organization Announces 2023 Scholarship Grant Program with up to $10,000 in Wine Scholarships | Mark As Read |
Applications will be accepted up to May 15, 2023 Details below The Wine Society of Texas (WST) will provide up to $10,000 inscholarshipsto worthy students or individuals pursuing wine and winery education, internship, field study, The post The Wine Society of Texas 501c3 Non-Profit Educational Organization Announces 2023 Scholarship Grant Program ...
Austin, Get Ready The Texas Hill Country Winery Road Show is Coming to Town! | Mark As Read |
I just wanted to share some info with my VintageTexas community. For those of you in the Austin area, the Texas Hill Country Wineries AustinRoadShowwill be there on Monday, April 17th with details below WHEN: The post Austin, Get Ready The Texas Hill Country Winery Road Show is Coming to Town! appeared first on Vintage Texas.
Pairing wild garlic with wine | Mark As Read |
Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it a host of new seasonal ingredients. Here, we take a look at one of the UKs most abundant wild foods, and the wines to pair with it: wild garlic. When wild garlic makes its first appearance in mid-February, we know that spring is just around the corner, bringing […]
Made for food: the joys of Sherry | Mark As Read |
From the delicate, almond flavours of Fino to the slightly richer, nutty notes of Amontillado, Sherry wines are deliciously versatile and pair fantastically with food. Rebecca Lamont tells us more about this often-overlooked style of wine. I always champion the underdog, but I can be pragmatic too. If youtold me there is only one wine […]
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvdre: the GSM blend | Mark As Read |
The blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvdre or GSM is a staple in the Rhne Valley and other warm climes. Here, we take a look at what makes it a recipe for success. The so-called Rhne blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvdre GSM is tried and tested in hot climates around […]
Tasting the Rhne | Mark As Read |
Our Rhne 2021 En Primeur offer is now live. As part of the launch, we held our Rhne tasting in the Cellars at No.3 St James's Street last week. Here, Alexandra Gray de Walden shares her thoughts on the wines from this challenging vintage and discusses the real impact of climate change with the region's […]
The Super Tuscans: 10 years on | Mark As Read |
Last week, our Pickering Cellar was the setting for a masterclass on Super Tuscan wines. Covering a range of styles, from 100% Sangiovese wines to those using solely international grapes, and across a broad span of sub-regions and vintages, it beautifully illustrated the diversity of this category. Here, Barbara Drew MW picks out a trio […]
Messina Hof Winery Estates Vintage House Restaurant Proves Youthful with Its Newly Revamped Menu | Mark As Read |
Just in time for spring, Messina Hof Winerys Vintage House welcomes guests to try its revamped menu, that continues the tradition of its renowned Vineyard Cuisine. The post Messina Hof Winery Estates Vintage House Restaurant Proves Youthful with Its Newly Revamped Menu appeared first on Vintage Texas.
Bolgheri: wines born under the sun | Mark As Read |
In the 1970s and 80s, a small group of winemakers on the Tuscan coast dared to defy regional regulations, choosing instead to work with the Bordeaux grape varieties. Today, their wines are among Italys finest. We speak to two of Bolgheris winemakers Grattamaccos Luca Marrone and Ornellaias Axel Heinz exploring how their stories […]
At The Edge of the Pedernales I Came to Find a Truly Fine and Rare Wine: English Newsom Cellars 2021 Texas High Plains Picardan | Mark As Read |
Dont know about Picardan? Dont worry just read on. Recently, we were staying at the Resort at Fredericksburg in a Tiny House B&B, one of many situated there, on the shore of the Pedernales just The post At The Edge of the Pedernales I Came to Find a Truly Fine and Rare Wine: English Newsom Cellars 2021 Texas High Plains Picardan appeared first...
Wine Drinking in Texas: Sampling Sojourn Wines from the Most Celebrated Vineyards in Sonoma and Napa at Houstons Vault and Vino | Mark As Read |
Sojourns wines are made from grapes grown in some of the most respected vineyards in Sonoma and Napa regions. The post Wine Drinking in Texas: Sampling Sojourn Wines from the Most Celebrated Vineyards in Sonoma and Napa at Houstons Vault and Vino appeared first on Vintage Texas.
Bending Branch Tasting Stop Part 2: More New Stuff Tasting Texass First Official Ice Wine and Petite Manseng | Mark As Read |
Why was I not surprised when Bending Branch Winery owner Dr. Robert Young, known by many as simply Dr. Bob, invited me to stop by for a tasting of wine he said, was made from The post Bending Branch Tasting Stop – Part 2: More New Stuff Tasting Texass First Official Ice Wine and Petite Manseng appeared first on Vintage Texas.
On the pour: Port Askaig 12-Year-Old Autumn Edition | Mark As Read |
Each month, we spotlight a different wine or spirit thats available to taste in our London Shop at 63 Pall Mall.This month, Account Manager Henrietta Gullifer celebrates a very special whisky: the Port Askaig 12-Year-Old Autumn Edition a delicious and evocative dram, typical of Islays finest whiskies.
Wine Drinking in Texas: Bordeaux Blancs, The Lesser Appreciated, but Very Worthy Pairings for Texas Favorites | Mark As Read |
Let's not forget the whites made from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon for both dry and sweet wines.They offer a lot for Texas Wine drinkers. The post Wine Drinking in Texas: Bordeaux Blancs, The Lesser Appreciated, but Very Worthy Pairings for Texas Favorites appeared first on Vintage Texas.
An island story: Tobermorys 25-Year-Old | Mark As Read |
Exclusive to Berry Bros. & Rudd for a fortnight, the Tobermory 25-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky is the third release in the distillery's Hebridean Series. At its launch last week, Alexandra Gray de Walden discovered the delights this dram, the Tobermory Distillery and the Isle of Mull have to offer. A sense of place Tobermory […]...
Bending Branch Winery Tasting Stop: A New Twist Bourbon with a BackStory The Secret is Out! | Mark As Read |
Out of their familys Kentucky Bourbon Country heritage and their interest in sharing quality bourbon with their friends in Texas, Bending Branch Winery CEO Dr. Bob Young and President Alison Young have brought some of this heritage to Comfort, Texas. Bending Branch recently announced their launch of two new bourbon brands,Bending Branch 1840andChic...
Douro Valley Wine Tours | Mark As Read |
There are many reasons to fall in love with the Douro Valley, but its unspoiled beauty and vertiginous terraced vineyards are by far at the top of the list. The Douro Valley also happens to be a must-visit for the wine-curious or wine connoisseur. Winemaking is a labor of love anywhere in the world, but … Douro Valley Wine Tours Read More ...
Hotels in Douro Valley | Mark As Read |
Though internationally celebrated for its wines, the Douro Valley is equally acclaimed for its dramatic views, regional gastronomy and generous locals who love nothing more than to share a conversation. If youre planning a trip to the Douro Valley Portugal, weve taken away some of the planning for you. Below, youll find our selection of … Ho...
Matching Champagne with food: a feast with fizz | Mark As Read |
While many still wines have well-established pairing suggestions Malbec and steak, Chablis and oysters sparkling wines arent always what spring to mind as an option for food matching. Yet, as our London Shop Manager and in-house Champagne expert – Edwin Dublin discovered during a dinner hosted in our cellars last month, many […]
Winter Wine Weekend at Hotel Madison + American Wine Society Regional Conference in Harrisonburg, VA, USA, 2023: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens | Mark As Read |
Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg, VA, and the American Wine Society teamed up for a Winter Wine Weekend in Harrisonburg, VA, USA, about 2 hours by car away from Washington DC. This was the third Winter Wine Weekend of Hotel Madison, consisting of a Sparkling Wine Brunch, 2 Wine-pairing Dinners, 5 Winter Wine Workshops and an all-day walk-around tastin...
Visiting Christoph Thoerle and Johannes Thoerle of Weingut Thoerle in Rheinhessen/ Germany | Mark As Read |
In anticipation of various tastings by Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, coming up in the USA (German Wine Society, American Wine Society), we visited Christoph Thoerle and Johannes Thoerle of Weingut Thoerle in Rheinhessen and bought wine for the tastings. Weingut Thoerle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen Weingut Thoerle is a German elite producer. It b...
Sign up Now for the Hill Country Wineries Spring 2023 Wine & Wildflower Journey Self-Guided Passport Event March 27 to April 21 | Mark As Read |
Participants can visit up to four wineries per day and receive a 15% discount on three bottle purchases. The post Sign up Now for the Hill Country Wineries Spring 2023 Wine & Wildflower Journey – Self-Guided Passport Event – March 27 to April 21 appeared first on Vintage Texas.
6-course Surprise Menu Dinner at Heurigenhof Brndlmayer with the Worldclass Wines of Weingut Brndlmayer in Langenlois, Kamptal, Austria (2023) | Mark As Read |
We will spend the last 3 nights of the Wine & Culture Tour Austria by ombiasy WineTours: May 28 - June 08, 2023 in Langenlois in the LOISIUM Wine & Spa Hotel LangenloisLOISIUM WINE & SPA HOTEL LANGENLOISLOISIUM WINE & SPA HOTEL LANGENLOIS and in Drnstein in the Hotel Richard Lwenherz. Among the several worldclass winemakers of Lang...
German Wine Society Capital Chapter Membership Meeting 2023: Carl Willner Re-elected President and Christian Schiller Re-elected Vice-president, USA/ Germany | Mark As Read |
This years Membership Meeting of the German Wine Society Capital Chapter (Washington DC, USA) took place on February 18, 2023 using Zoom. The mission of the German Wine Society is to promote the understanding, appreciation, and knowledge of German wines. We conduct tasting seminars and pairing meals to enhance the appreciation of German wines ...
Gulf Coast Tasting Stop at Newsom Vineyards at The Empty Glass, Tomball Depot: Part 1 Some Excellent New White Wines | Mark As Read |
When I think of Newsom Vineyards, my first thought is of well-structured red wines. On this tasting stop at the Newsom Vineyards tasting room in Tomball (104 Market Street), I did taste some excellent reds The post Gulf Coast Tasting Stop at Newsom Vineyards at The Empty Glass, Tomball Depot: Part 1 – Some Excellent New White Wines appeared ...
Pleasant Hill Winery Closes: Owners Bob and JeanneCottle Set Sights on Retirement, and (for Bob) Sailing the Loop | Mark As Read |
Through the years, Bob and Jeanne were a team in the tasting room, appearing at wine and grape growing meetings, pouring wine at festivals, and submitting wines to competition. In April 2022, Pleasant Hill Winery celebrated its 25th Anniversary as the oldest modern-day winery in Washington County. The post Pleasant Hill Winery Closes: Owners Bob ...
Dinner at ColorsWorldFood in Wagening/ The Netherlands at the Occasion of Dr. Katharina Schiller's being Awarded a Ph.D. Agriculture by the University of Wagening on February 14. 2023 | Mark As Read |
On February 14, 2023, Katharina Schiller was awarded a Dr. agr. by the University of Wagening. To celebrate this very special event, Katharina had invited to dinner at ColorsWorldFood in the center of Wagening. ColorsWorldFood focuses on tapas-style food. It was excellent. We brought the Sekt and the dinner wines from our cellar in Germany.Dinner P...
Invitation: Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar (February 28, 2023) - The Wines of Austria by Annette Schiller | Mark As Read |
Tonight's class will feature wines from Austria.Small but beautiful - that is Austrian viticulture in an international comparison. Austria is a stunningly beautiful country and so are the wines. Austria is, with France, Italy, Spain, and Germany, considered one of the best wine-growing countries in Europe. Austrian wine does one thing better t...
American Seafood Dinner at Home in McLean, Virginia (2023) | Mark As Read |
Our first dinner at home in McLean, Virginia, after a week-long tour of Austria See: Checking, Fine-tuning, Researching, Pre-gaming in Austria in February 2023 - Wine & Culture Tour to Austria by ombiasy WineTours: May 28 - June 08, 2023 was a simple one, but very good one: Virginia Chesapeake Bay Oysters, Dungeness Crab Legs from Alaska, S...
New in April 2023: The Specialist of Texas Wine Advanced Certification Course (Level 2) The Deep Dive Register Now! | Mark As Read |
Lead photo - Dr. Bob Young, owner Bending Branch Winery. The Advanced Course extends the series of classes that were initiated in Level 1 but features more in-depth information on the wine regions of Texas, their characteristics, and their unique wines and styles. Your instructor, who is also the course developer, is Dr. Russ Kane of VintageTexas.c...
3 Nights in Pauillac - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
Led by Annette Schiller, the Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours took place from September 20 - Thursday, September 29, 2022. The group comprised 12 wine lovers including Annette and Christian Schiller. The group stayed 3 nights at Htel France et Angleterre in Pauillac.During the 3 days, we visited the following wineries and cooperage.Winery...
My 25 years of collecting Tuscany | Mark As Read |
During his 25 years with Berry Bros. & Rudd, Account Manager Chris Pollington has helped many customers to build their fine wine collections. Here, he tells us about Tuscanys wine history, how Super Tuscans came to be and why everybody should have a touch of Tuscany in their cellar. Where it all began Tuscany is […]
Dinner in the Alps at the 4-star Hotel AlpenSchlssl in Sll, Wilder Kaiser, Tyrol, Austria (2023) | Mark As Read |
Following our week-long trip through the wine regions of AustriaSee: Checking, Fine-tuning, Researching, Pre-gaming in Austria in February 2023 - Wine & Culture Tour to Austria by ombiasy WineTours: May 28 - June 08, 2023 Annette and I went back to Frankfurt, Germany. On the way to Frankfurt, we stopped for one night at Hotel AlpenSchlssl i...
Invitation: The New 2021 Wine Law in Germany - Presentation + Tasting led by Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, at the German Wine Society (Capital Chapter) on March 11, 2023 | Mark As Read |
Picture: Annette Schiller at Weingut Wirsching, Franken, Germany. See: Tour and Tasting at Weingut Wirsching in Iphofen in Franken with General Manager Uwe Matheus Germany-East Wine and Art Tour by ombiasy WineTours (2015) Please plan to join the German Wine Society on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm for a presentation on the new German wi...
Awesome 5-course Dinner at Nickl's Speisekammer in Biebelsheim/ Nahe/ Germany (2023) | Mark As Read |
Following a visit of Weingut Thoerle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, and recommended by Christoph Thoerle, we stayed in the area and had dinner at Nickl's Speisekammer in Biebelsheim near Bad Kreuznach.Annette Schiller, Katharina Schiller-Sanchez and I had a blast.Nickl's Speisekammer is a very fine restaurant with the food in the Bib Gourmand/ 1-star Mi...
Checking, Fine-tuning, Researching, Pre-gaming in Austria in February 2023 - Wine & Culture Tour to Austria by ombiasy WineTours: May 28 - June 08, 2023 | Mark As Read |
Annette Schiller: My husband Christian and I just came back from Austria. I do the Austria wine tour for the first time this year. I have been to Austrias vineyards and winemakers many times, however travelling with guests and by bus is another matter than travelling alone without any responsibility for others. Hence we drove the entire tour,...
Natural Disasters | Mark As Read |
Red Blotch Virus at Troon Vineyard Hail, fire, and frost are dramatic natural disasters faced by farmers. Winemakers worldwide have suffered cataclysmic devastation from these forces of nature more than in the past during these last years. However, some natural disasters are not drama...
The final event of Bordeaux by ombiasy WineTours is always a private dinner at a worldclass chteau. This time, it was at Chteau Bouscaut, Grand Cru Class de Graves, Appellation Pessac-Lognan, with the owner/ winemaker couple Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles-Lurton.The bus ride from the hotel was about 30 minutes. At the chteau, we started o...
Dinner at Chairs, Frankfurt, Germany - 2 White Toques Gault/ Millau, Nose-to-tail Fine Dining, Natural Wines, Casual Atmosphere | Mark As Read |
Chairs belongs to the group of restaurants that provide environmentally-conscious fine dining in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Gastro critic Ludwig Fienhold describes Chairs as a gourmet-tavern - as opposed to a gourmet-temple. The guests were on the younger side with a number of them wearing a baseball cap or a bob cap during dinner - hipsters. I...
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Picnic-style Lunch at Chteau Kirwan, 3ime Grand Cru Class, Appellation Margaux - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
Chteau Kirwan is a 3ime Grand Cru Class in Margaux. The visit of Chteau Kirwan comprised of a vineyard and cellar tour, followed by a light lunch at Chteau Kirwan.Chteau Kirwan is managed and owned by the Schyler family since 1950. Today, the chteau is managed by Yann, Natalie and Sophie Schyler.We have visited Chteau Kirwan on a number of tours....
Mainz: Dinner, City Tour and Lunch - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
The tour ended in Mainz. We checked in at the Hotel Hilton in Mainz for our last night. At 8.00 pm we met in the lobby and walked to the Weinstube Schreiner not far from our hotel, where we had supper and wines. .The following day, after breakfast at the Hotel Hilton, Andre took us on a walking sightseeing tour through Mainz. The city tour end...
Douro Valley Wine Region | Mark As Read |
Having lived and worked in Portugal for over 20 years, it would be impossible for us to favor one particular region, as the entire country is worth exploring. That being said, if you love Port wine, or are interested in visiting its birthplace, then you must tour the Douro Valley. The Douro Valley is not … Douro Valley Wine Region Read More ...
Randy Hester Does it Again: Blanc de Noir, West Texas an Especially Fine Wine | Mark As Read |
Blanc de noir is a white wine made from a red grape, a technique you see all the time with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in Champagne, where base wines are blended in the creation of a single wine. It is more unusual when a winemaker decides to make a blanc de noir as a still wine. The post Randy Hester Does it Again: Blanc de Noir, West Texas an E...
Stay in Porto or Douro Valley to visit the Wine Region? | Mark As Read |
If you are planning to stay in Porto or Douro Valley to visit Portugal's wine regions, we've gathered some key information to help you. If you're a night owl and appreciatetrendy restaurants, nightclubs, cocktail bars and wine bistros, we suggest youstay in the city of Porto. Porto has gone through an incredible revitalization over the … Sta...
Ode to the #1 White Grape in Texas, Blanc Du Bois and the Five Other Things I Learned at the Gulf Coast Winegrowers 2023 Watson Field Day | Mark As Read |
It was an all-day technical program followed by an afternoon tasting of some of the Texas Gulf Coast areas wines. The post Ode to the #1 White Grape in Texas, Blanc Du Bois and the Five Other Things I Learned at the Gulf Coast Winegrowers 2023 Watson Field Day appeared first on Vintage Texas.
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