Hand-Picked Grapes ‘Compulsory’ for Burgundy Wine The makers of the most expensive Burgundy wines have changed the rule book to make grape-picking by hand compulsory in bid to defend the region’s age-old traditions. The domains, who say machines … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Burgundy, French Laundry, Marijuana, New Zealand | Leave a comment //Grapes 30% Grenache 70% Pinot Noir – kind of a crazy blend, but you could have guessed that something about this wine isn’t right by the label… Facts In case you were wondering, the wine doesn’t come with … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Burgundy, Chateau St Cosme, France, Grenache, Hold Up Wine, Louis Barroul, Pinot Noir, Rhone, Stacole | Leave a comment //Wine: 2009 Domaine Gilbert Picq Chablis 1er Cru Vosgros Grape: 100% Chardonnay Rating: 90+ points Price: $27 MSRP
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Burgundy, Chablis, Chardonnay, Domaine Gilbert, France, Premier Cru, Vosgros | Leave a comment //Radius Workshops is pleased to present their second Lyon Food and Wine Tour. The tour will take place June 13-20, 2011. The group will spend five days in and around Lyon and two days on excursions to the vineyards of … Continue reading
Posted in Events | Tagged Beaujolais, Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone, France, Jacksonville, Rhone | Leave a comment //Grape 100% Chardonnay Facts Taken from the Verget website: “Verget’s philosophy can be summed up in one simple sentence: the best wine comes from the best grapes.” Very original, I must say! Please note that this sentence is … Continue reading
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