Riesling - 2013

Industry News

If you're looking to sell or buy a waterfront home in Fairfield County Connecticut

For residential waterfront real estate in Stamford, Greenwich, Bridgeport, Branford, Milford, Darien, Westport, Norwalk, Fairfield, and New Haven Connecticut, click here to speak to a Fairfield County Realtor

>Read More

Dispatch from the Toro DO

The Toro DO, located on Spains Duero River just west of Rueda, has been making wine since pre-Roman times. It is even said that the rich, red wines of the area were a favorite of King Alfonso IX of Le�n back in the 13th century. Most of the wine produced � Continue reading → ...

>Read More

The Triumph of Trepat

Trepat is a relatively unknown red grape variety. At last count, there were just shy of 1,000 hectares (2,400 acres) planted in the world. Most--if not all--of these plantings are in Spain, mainly in Catalonia; although there are a few plantings in Valencia and Murcia (where the grape goes by � Continue reading → ...

>Read More

It's Official: New Grape Varieties Approved for the Bordeaux AOC

Its Official. At long last--over a year and a half after a general assembly of winemakers from the Syndicat des Bordeaux et Bordeaux Supérieur voted unanimously to allow seven new grapes to be used in the wines of the region--the INAO (Frances Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité) � Continue reading → ...

>Read More

New for 2021--Standards for Japanese Whisky

While it has been something of a well-kept secret, the truth remains: some of the Japanese whisky sold in your neighborhood liquor stores may not have been produced in Japan. Under (previous) standards, it is possible that your Japanese whisky (whiskey) was a blend containing a base whisky made in � Continue reading → ...

>Read More

Nathan Nearest Green, Master Distiller

Within the world of spirits, students and connoisseurs alike quickly learn that the story and history of a spirit, the lore behind the bottle, can be as compelling as the actual beverage. Knowing about the people that spent their lives making the products we love allows us to feel connected � Continue reading → ...

>Read More

Meditations on Montello

There is a lot going on in the 12-mile (8-kilometer) stretch of rolling hills surrounding hill of Montello--named for its shape and size: the little mountain. Located in Italys Veneto--alongside the Piave River and just south of the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains--Montello is situated within the Colli Asolani region. � Continue reading → ...

>Read More

A Toast to Bobby Burns on Burns Night

Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759 and passed way--far too soon--on July 21, 1796. Burns, often referred to as the National Poet of Scotland, was a prolific poet and lyricist who created more than 700 works throughout his life. He is perhaps best-known as the author of Auld � Continue reading → ...

>Read More

Product Listings for Riesling - 2013