Tag: wines
Hailstorms Significantly Damage Cognac, Other French Wine Areas
Inclement weather badly affected vineyards last Friday in France — especially in Cognac. According to a Reuters article, up to 8% of vineyards in the Cognac region were …
Wine Column: Getting The Most Out Of Burgundy
My love affair with Burgundy dates back a long time, but it wasn’t until a trip to the region in 2000 that I became somewhat obsessed. …
Torresella Pinot Grigio 2015
Torresella Winery was founded in 1984 in the Eastern Veneto region of Italy, and recently released its Pinot Grigio 2015. Bottles are sealed with a stelvin/screwcap and come in packaging designed to …
Exploring the Diversity of Northwest Wine
As consumers continue to increase their per-bottle spend, California’s fine wine rivals to the north are nibbling away at the leader’s market share. The Golden State’s …
58 Chardonnays Reviewed and Graded By Our National Wine Panel
For this round of reviews, we asked members of the Beverage Dynamics National Retailer Wine Panel to taste and rate chardonnays. As always, these selections include …
Q&A: Murrieta’s Well Winemaker Robbie Meyer On The Art of Blending In Livermore Valley
One hour east of San Francisco is the historic Livermore Valley AVA. Wines from here have long enjoyed a global recognition. An 1884 vintage from the …
Sherry On Top: Why Fortified Wines Are Gaining Traction
As one of the most versatile wines in the world, ranging from bone dry to rich and nutty to the dessert styles, sherry is “a pairing …
eBay Partners With Drync To Launch eBay Wine
eBay launched eBay Wine (eBay.com/wine) this week, a new destination that features the ability to browse collectible, rare and every-day wines based on varietal, region, price point …
The 2016 Wine Growth Brands Awards: Dominant Trends and Best-Selling Bottles
This year’s wine and spirit Growth Brands Awards winners sold nearly 130 million 9-liter cases in 2015, averaging almost 1 million cases per winner. The Beverage Information …
Wine Tasting: A Journey Through South Africa’s Diversity and History With Simonsig
The international wines we drink typically reflect the cuisine of our area. With so many French, Italian and Spanish restaurants in America, it’s no wonder these …