3 Days and Nights in the Spectacular Medieval Town of Saint-milion - 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.We spent 3 days and 3 nights in Saint-milion. During the day we visited Right Bank wineries. During the evening we enjoyed the medieval villa...
Annette Schiller, President of ombiasy WineTours and member of the American Wine Society, led 2 wine tastings at the 2022 National Conference of the American Wine Society: "The End of the Grosslage in Germany" and "Towards the Freedom to Make the Right Wine" In addition, togather with Kirk Wille of Loosen Bros. USA, Annette and Christian Schi...
The last time we visited Rolly Gassman was in 2018. Back then, the tasting had taken place in a small room on the ground floor of the home of the Gassmann family. We had seen the construction site of the new winemaking and tasting facilties. Now, 4 years later, the construction of the huge and most impressive new winemaking and tasting facilities h...
Baden: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released a few weeks ago, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages. 5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.See here: Germany's 18 Top Win...
Tasting at Domaine Chaume-Arnaud with Owner/ Winemaker Valrie Chaume-Arnaud in Vinsobres, Southern Rhne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France | Mark As Read |
The stop at Domaine Chaume-Arnaud with Owner/ Winemaker Valrie Chaume-Arnaud in Vinsobres was our first event in the Southern Rhne. It was a tasting only.Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Domaine Chaume-Arnaud is owned and run by Valrie and Philippe Chaume-Arnaud, a young and vibrant couple. Philippe looks after the vines while Valrie works the cellar. This ...
Why we should all be drinking magnums at Christmas | Mark As Read |
Nothing makes an impact quite like a magnum of fine wine on the Christmas table. Its grand presence marks the arrival of festivities, and the spirit of generosity. But there are other reasons why a magnum is the best format for a fine wine. Adam Holden takes a closer look. Who doesnt love a magnum […]
Germany's 36 Best Winemakers (With 5/5 Stars) - Eichelmann WeinGuide Deutschland 2023 | Mark As Read |
Pictures: Vinyard Tour and Tasting at Weingut Horst Sauer in Eschendorf, Franken, with Horst Sauer - Germany-East Tour 2017 by ombiasy WineTours The Eichelmann WeinGuide Deutschland/ Eichelmann Deutschlands Weine is one of Germany's leading wine guides. The Eichelmann Deutschlands Weine 2023 was released in late 2022. Picture: Eichelman...
Cellar Tour and Tasting at Couvent des Jacobins, Grand Cru Class, Appellation Saint-milion - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
The Couvent des Jacobins, Grand Cru Class, Appellation Saint-milion, is right in the middle of the old town of Saint-milion. Following an extensive lunch: Gourmet Wine-pairing Lunch at Chteau Le Bon Pasteur, Pomerol, with Dany Rolland - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France we walked there from our hotel. This was the last event of the ...
Beautifully aged Port with Fergus Stewart | Mark As Read |
In the third video of our festive tasting series, we turn the spotlight on the 1977 Dow's Port. Having been aged for over four decades, it would make an indulgent festive treat. In this short video, Fergus Stewart delves a little deeper.
Early Eiswein Harvest n North-eastern Germany (Saale Unstrut and Saxony) in 2022 | Mark As Read |
German Wine Institute (DWI): Surprisingly and very early in the year, numerous winegrowers in the two north-eastern wine-growing regions of Saale-Unstrut and Saxony were able to crown the 2022 vintage with a successful ice wine vintage in the night of November 20th. We will visit the Saale-Unstrut and Saxony reagons in 2023 on the forthcoming Ge...
cWeingut Dr. Heger is one of the young wineries by German standards. It was founded in 1935 byDr. Max Heger, a country doctor. Today the winery is in the hands of the third generation. Joachim Heger and his wife Silvia are in charge of 50 acres planted primarily with Pinot Noir and the white Burgundy grapes. The winery is in Ihringen. The town of I...
Winemaker Interview Series Trevor Durling from Beaulieu Vineyard | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on November 16th, we had a chance to meet Trevor Durling who is the Chief Winemaker at Beaulieu Vineyard (aka BV) and Hewitt. We opened the session learning about Beaulieu Vineyard's long and extensive history. It was founded The post Winemaker Interview Series Trevor Durling from Beaulieu Vineyard first appeared on Ken'...
Ahr: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released a few weeks ago, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages.5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.See here: Germany's 18 Top Wine...
We had lunch at Maison Chabran - La Grande Table. This restaurant has been a French institution for decades. Since 1977, the restaurant had been Michelin-starred, until 2000 even with 2 stars. In the Michelin Guide 2023, they withdrew the star. Until recently, Maison Chabran was run and owned by Michel Chabran. A few years ago, he started to step b...
Tasting Bordeaux 1982 - the Vintage that made Robert Parker a Star, USA/ France | Mark As Read |
Annette and I participated in a very special Bordeaux tasting. Our friend Mark opened 16 bottles of Vintage 1982 wines, all from his cellar. He bought all the wines about 40 years ago in Chicago and stored them in his private cellar. Bordeaux 1982 is the vintage that catapulted Robert Parker into the top group of Bordeaux wine critics eventually m...
Gourmet Wine-pairing Lunch at Chteau Le Bon Pasteur, Pomerol, with Dany Rolland - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
Following aWinery Tour and Tasting at Chteau Dassault with the Managing Director, Grand Cru Class, Appellation Saint-milion - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France we drove over from Saint-milion to Pomerol for a gourmet lunch with wine pairing at Chteau Le Bon Pasteur, hosted by Dany Rolland and General Manager Benoit Prvot. Chef F...
Selfies - Annette and Christian Schiller at the 2022 American Wine Society National Conference in Bellevue/ Seattle, Washington State | Mark As Read |
Selfie: Annette and Christian Schiller with Joel Peterson, Owner / Winemaker, Once & Future Wines and Founder of Ravenswood Winery, at the American Wine Society National Conference 2022 in Bellevue/ Seattle, Washington StateAnnette Schiller, President of ombiasy WineTours and member of the American Wine Society, led 2 wine tastings at the 2022...
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting with Matthias Hfflin and Kaylie Magestro at Weingut Hfflin in Btzingen, Kaiserstuhl, Baden - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
Today we explored the Kaiserstuhl region. It is a very special place in the German wine regions landscape. We visited 3 producers: Weingut Dr. Bercher, Weingut Hfflin and Weingut Dr. Heger, before moving on to Alsace.After, spending the morning at Weingut Dr. BercherCellar Tour and Tasting with Martin Bercher at Weingut Bercher (VDP) in Burkheim...
Mathieu Roland-Billecart: lucky number seven for Champagne Billecart-Salmon | Mark As Read |
Champagne Billecart-Salmon is one of the region's longest-standing family-owned estates. Alexandra Gray de Walden spoke to Mathieu Roland-Billecart, seventh generation member of the family, about their latest release: the 2009 Elisabeth Salmon ros. Founded in 1818 by Nicolas-Franois Billecart, Champagne Billecart-Salmon is one of the few remaining ...
Mature Rioja for Christmas with Katie Merry | Mark As Read |
In the second video of our festive tasting series, Katie Merry from our Buying team takes a closer look at the 2008 Remelluri Reserva. She explains why this beautifully mature Rioja is a delicious accompaniment to any Yuletide feast.
Louis Jadot, Bourgogne, Wine Dinner at LAuberge Chez Franois, Virginia, with Thibaut Marquis of Louis Jadot and Chef Jacques, USA/ France | Mark As Read |
Annette and I enjoyed a great wine dinner with the worldclass wines of Louis Jadot and the outstanding food of Chef Jacques Haeringer at LAuberge Chez Franois, Virginia. Thibaut Marquis from Louis Jadot presented the wines.We will visit Maison Louis Jadot in Beaune on the 2023 Bourgogne Tour by Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours See here for t...
Domaine Les Bruyres has been in the Reynaud family since the 18th century. In 1955, Georges Reynaud planted vines on a gentle slope along the Isre River a Rhne tributary - in the southern sector of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. The grapes were sold to the cooperative. In 2003 Georges grandson David took over. He constructed modern wine ma...
Festive red Burgundy with Elle Macleod | Mark As Read |
With Christmas quickly approaching, the question of "what to drink?" becomes more pertinent. Our experts in the Buying team have plenty of festive inspiration to offer. In this short tasting video, Elle Macleod talks us through the 2018 Louis Boillot, Volnay, Les Angles and shares a few of her top food-matching tips.
The Wines of Oltrep Pavese/ Italy and the Food of Chef Domenico Cornacchia at Cafe Milano in Washington DC, USA/ Italy | Mark As Read |
Annette and I attended an "Discover Oltrep Pavese" wine luncheon at Cafe Milano in Georgetown/ Washington DC. We enjoyed the excellent food and wines. Cafe Milano(New York Times) Every town, no matter its size, has a bar or restaurant where the powerful gather to hold court. Washington has Cafe Milano. It has been a destination for high-ranking m...
Winery Tour and Tasting at Chteau Dassault with the Managing Director, Grand Cru Class, Appellation Saint-milion - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
When we visited Chteau Dassault, they were in the middle of the harvest and we spent some time watching the reception of the fruit at the estate. Managing Director Romain Depons then took us on a tour of the wine making facilties. The visit ended with a tasting.The origins of Chteau Dassault go back to 1850 when a member of the Fourcaud family fo...
Julie and Graeme Bott of Domaine Bott, Ampuis, Northern Rhne Valley, at Restaurant Et Voila in Washington DC, USA/ France | Mark As Read |
Julie and Graeme Bott from Ampuis in the Northern Rhne Valley were in Washington DC and Annette and I were able to catch them at a Winemaker Dinner at Et Voila.We plan to visit them at the forthcoming Burgundy Tour 2023 by ombiasy WineTours.See: ombiasy WineTours: Wine Tour Schedule 2023 - Austria, Germany/East, Burgundy/ Champagne, Germany/ NorthD...
Cellar Tour and Tasting with Martin Bercher at Weingut Bercher (VDP) in Burkheim, Kaiserstuhl, Baden - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
Today we explored the Kaiserstuhl region. It is a very special place in the German wineregions landscape. We visited 3 producers: Weingut Dr. Bercher, Weingut Hfflin and Weingut Dr. Heger, before moving on to Alsace.Kaiserstuhl Region Importer Schatzi Wines: The Kaiserstuhl (named for its resemblance to an emperors throne) is a compact zone of some...
Towards the Freedom to Make the Right Wine - Seminar at the 2022 American Wine Society National Conference in Bellevue/ Seattle, Washington State, led by Annette Schiller | Mark As Read |
Annette Schiller, President of ombiasy WineTours and member of the American Wine Society, led 2 wine tastings at the 2022 National Conference of the American Wine Society: "The End of the Grosslage in Germany" and "Towards the Freedom to Make the Right Wine" In addition, togather with Kirk Wille of Loosen Bros. USA, Annette and Christian Schi...
Vineyard Walk and Tasting at Paul Jaboulet An in Tain-lHermitage, Hermitage, Northern Rhne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France | Mark As Read |
After checking-in at Htel Fac & Spera de lHermitage in Tain-lHermitage, Northern Rhne after Lunch at Restaurant Le Quai (Michelin/ Bib Gourmand) in Tain-lHermitage, Northern Rhne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France we spent the afternoon at Paul Jaboulet An. We met at the Paul Jaboulet An Restauran...
Vineyard Tour in a Golf Cart and Tasting at Chteau Beau-Sjour Bcot, Premier Grand Cru Class, Appellation Saint-milion - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
Chteau Beau-Sjour Bcot has the most beautiful underground cellars of the entire appellation. It is a dream how these cellars were carved into the limestone. However, Chteau Beau-Sjour Bcot is in the process of constructing a new wine cellar. As result, our winery tour did not include the wine making facilities and focussed instead on the vineyard...
Vineyard Tour and Tasting with Owner/ Winemaker Robert Schtzle at Weingut Schloss Neuweier (VDP) in Baden-Baden-Neuweier, Baden - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
Weingut Schloss Neuweier/ Robert Schtzle is one of the most impressvie wine estates in all of Germany. Wine has been produced at this 13 th century castle for more than 700 years. About 100 years ago Riesling became the dominant grape and passion. Still today, winemaking takes place in the vaulted cellars that date back to the 17 th century. In ...
Lunch at Restaurant Le Quai (Michelin/ Bib Gourmand) in Tain-lHermitage, Northern Rhne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France | Mark As Read |
Following a visit of Vins Jean-Luc Colombo in Cornas, Northern Tain-lHermitage, See: Tasting at Vins Jean-Luc Colombo with Anne Colombo in Cornas, Northern Rhne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, Franceand of Domaine du Tunnel in Saint-Peray, Northern Rhne, See: Visit and Tasting at Domaine du Tunnel with Owne...
3 Climbers: Additions to the Vinum Wine Guide List of Germany's Top Winemakers (With 5/5 Stars) - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released in November 2022, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages.5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. There are 3 new names on the list: Aldinger, Battenfeld-Spanier and Khling-Gillot.Congratualtions!We have v...
Tour and Cellar Tasting at Tertre-Rtebuf with Owner/ Winemaker Franois Mitjavile, Appellation Saint-Emilion - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
Following Lunch at Restaurant LAtelier de Candale in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France we went to Tertre Rteboeuf in Saint Emilion, just a stone throw away from the restaurant.Owner and Winemaker Franois Mitjavile was our host at Tertre Rteboeuf. We started the tour in the garden of Tertre Rteboeuf, with ...
Extraordinary Food and Wine: Champagne Philipponnat Dinner at 2941 Restaurant, Northern Virginia, with Franois Philipponnat and Chef Bertrand Chemel, USA/ France | Mark As Read |
Extraordinary food and wine: Annette and I enjoyed a Champagne Philipponat dinner at Restaurant 2941 in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with premium champagnes of Franois Philipponnat and the fine food of Chef Bertrand Chemel. Annette Schiller`s Burgundy Tour 2023, which will spend 2 days in the Champagne Region, will visit Champagne Philipponat in Ay, ne...
Lunch at Waldgasthaus Scherrhof - Deep in the Black Forest, Local Badenser Cuisine at its Best - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
It took us a while to find this place. The beautiful drive ttook us through the densly wooded Black Forest and our GPS stopped working. So, we had to go back to the old method and had to ask people for direction.Waldgasthof ScherrhofThe historic Scherrhof is a unique place with a very cosy ambiance. It sits in the middle of the woods and you feel l...
ombiasy WineTours: Wine Tour Schedule 2023 - Austria, Germany/East, Burgundy/ Champagne, Germany/ North | Mark As Read |
Hello wine friends,It was such a pleasure to travel with other wine aficionados to the Rhne, Bordeaux, the Southern German wine regions and Alsace this year after having been in travel hiatus during the two Covid years.I would like to give you a heads up of the wine tour schedule in 2023 so that you can plan ahead.AUSTRIA: Sunday, May 28 - Thurs...
Visit and Tasting at Domaine du Tunnel with Owner/ Winemaker Stphane Robert in Saint-Peray, Northern Rhne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France | Mark As Read |
I had arranged this visit at Domaine du Tunnel with owner/ winemaker Stphane Robert in Washington DC, at La Paule by Elite Wines at Restaurant 2941 in Northern Virginia: Celebrating 20 Years of Elite Wines with 40 Producers and 4 Chefs, Washington DC, USAWhile we were there, they were in the process of bottling. Still, Stphane Robert gave us some ...
Winemaker Interview Series Andrew Baldwin from Penfolds Winery | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on September 14th, we had a chance to meet Andrew Baldwin who is one of the many winemakers at Penfolds winery. Andrew has been in the business for 38 years. 33 of those years have been with Penfolds. So, he is quite a veteran and knows all The post Winemaker Interview Series Andrew Baldwin from Penfolds Winery first app...
Doug Lewis Tells the Story of His 2012 Round Mountain Vineyard Reserve | Mark As Read |
Doug Lewis shared his thoughts about making wine, learning and the experiential lessons that came from his efforts with his Texas Hill Country 2012 Round Mountain Reserve. This wine is a red blend comprised of The post Doug Lewis Tells the Story of His 2012 Round Mountain Vineyard Reserve appeared first on Vintage Texas.
Lunch at Restaurant LAtelier de Candale in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
On the way from Clos Puy Arnaud in Ctes de Castillon to Tertre-Rtebuf in Saint-Emilion we stopped for lunch at Restaurant LAtelier de Candale in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes.See: Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Clos Puy Arnaud with Owner Thierry Valette, Appellation Ctes de Castillon - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France Tour ...
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting with Sven Nieger at Weingut Sven Nieger in Baden-Baden-Varnholt, Ortenau - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
The visit of Weingut Sven Niege was quite extensive and intensive. We met at the house, where Sven lives with his family and where everything started in the garage. Sven joined us on our bus and we drove to his vineyards. From there, we continued to his new winemaking facilities, where we also had a tasting from tank. The tour ended in the tasting ...
The End of the Grosslage in Germany - Seminar at the 2022 American Wine Society National Conference in Bellevue/ Seattle, Washington State, led by Annette Schiller | Mark As Read |
Annette Schiller, President of ombiasy WineTours and member of the American Wine Society, led 2 wine tastings at the 2022 National Conference of the American Wine Society: "The End of the Grosslage in Germany" and "Towards the Freedom to Make the Right Wine" In addition, togather with Kirk Wille of Loosen Bros. USA, Annette and Christian Schi...
Tasting at Vins Jean-Luc Colombo with Anne Colombo in Cornas, Northern Rhne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France | Mark As Read |
"Jean-Luc Colombo has become one of the stars of Cornas. Well-known as an oenologist for dozens of Rhone Valley clients, Colombo has had a positive influence in the Rhone, undoubtedly improving the quality of many estate's wines. As for his own wines, there are usually three cuvees of Cornas. In ascending order of quality they are: Les Terres ...
Burgenland/ Austria Wine Dinner: Burgenland/ Austria Meets Vienna/ Virginia at Bazins on Church in Vienna, USA | Mark As Read |
We enjoyed a phantastic wine dinner at restaurant Bazins on Church in Vienna/ Virginia, with wines from Burgenland/ Austria (all KWSelection), a wine delegation from Burgenland including the Austrian Wine Queen and Klaus Wittauer.We were about 40 guests and had a most enjoyable evening with great wine, food and ambiance. The event was organized by ...
On the pour: Domaine Guyons Chorey-ls-Beaune | Mark As Read |
Each month, we turn the spotlight onto a different wine thats available to taste in our London Shop at 63 Pall Mall. London Shop Manager, Edwin Dublin, introduces our wine for November – Domaine Guyons Chorey-ls-Beaune. Watch our video belowto discover the story behind this wine and more about Jean-Pierre Guyons winemaking. If you enjoyed [...
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Clos Puy Arnaud with Owner Thierry Valette, Appellation Ctes de Castillon - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
Following a visit of Chteau La Conseillante in Pomerol, See here: Tour and Tasting at Chteau La Conseillante, Appellation Pomerol - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France we drove all the way to Ctes de Castillon, which is in the Eastern part of the Bordeaux Right Bank. Ctes de Castillon sits on a high plateau and has been the site of co...
All Sorts of Sparklers: How do the Bubbles get into that Bottle? - Wine Tasting by the German Wine Society with Annette Schiller on November 5, 2022 | Mark As Read |
Annette Schiller led a tasting at the German Wine Society (Washington DC Chapter) about sparkling wines from Germany, but also from other countries: All Sorts of Sparklers: How do the Bubbles get into that Bottle?Annette had done a similar tasting, with less and different wines, at the National Conference of the American Wine Society 2022 in Atlant...
Weingut Jlg (VDP): Lunch in the Wine Tavern with Karin and Werner Jlg and Tasting in the Vineyard with Johannes Jlg - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
Weingut Jlg is a rising star in the German wine world. Not surprisingly, it was asked to join the VDP - the Association of about 200 elite winemakers in Germany - recently. The visit of Weingut Jlg had two parts.First, after the visit of Weingut Weedenborn in Rheinhessen, we drove about an hour to the southern tip of the Pfalz region, to the smal...
Wine-pairing Dinner at Htellerie Restaurant Beau Rivage in Condrieu, Northern Rhne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France | Mark As Read |
On the first full day of our tour - following a visit of Guigal in the morning, lunch at Ampuis and an after visit of - we arrived in the later after at Htellerie Beau Rivage in Condrieu, where we had a gourmet wine-pairing dinner at the exquisite restaurant of Htel Beau Rivage.and stayed for the night. See: Maison Guigal in Ampuis, Cte Rtie, ...
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