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DAOU Vineyards: The Pursuit of Excellence
Posted on March 26 2021
Daniel Daou and family have created one of California’s leading wineries for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends. The story is by now well known—born in Lebanon, raised in France, educated at UC San Diego, founded a highly … Continue reading →
Galicia’s Little Known Red Wines
Posted on March 15 2021
Galicia is located in northwest Spain, just north of Portugal and east of the Atlantic Ocean. It includes five wine appellations (Denominacion de Origen, or D.O.): Rias Baixas, Ribeiro, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras, and Monterrei. Red wines are made in … Continue reading →
Treixadura from Ribeiro in Galicia
Posted on February 25 2021
Treixadura is a delicate white grape grown mostly in the Ribeiro region of Galicia and in northern Portugal where it’s called Trajadura and is often a component of Vinho Verde. It’s often used in blends where it contributes fresh aromas … Continue reading →
High Value Wines from the Southern Cone
Posted on February 17 2021
Argentina and Chile arguably produce the world’s best value wines priced at $10-$20. Argentina has, of course, become famous for its Malbec, and Chile for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. [Chile has more plantings of Cabernet than the US … Continue reading →
Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Excellent 2018 Vintage
Posted on February 12 2021
Northern California’s 2018 vintage was typical of vintages two decades ago. Summer temperatures were moderate, and harvest was 2-3 weeks later than recent years with long, slow maturation. As a result, the 2018 vintage wines are phenolically ripe and superbly … Continue reading →
