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Wines from Château du Moulin a Vent and Domaine du Roc des Boutires

Posted on January 27 2021

The Parinet family purchased the iconic Château du Moulin a Vent in 2009 and began the process of rebuilding its reputation. In 2016, the family extended is operation to the Mâcon, where it purchased the Domaine du Roc des Boutires … Continue reading →

Vermouth’s Resurgence as Aperitif: Dry and White Vermouths from Europe and America

Posted on December 7 2020

Vermouth is enjoying growing popularity, including a number of American producers of attractively packaged, premium bottlings.  As shown in the graph below, sales in the US are on a strong upward trend (a 21% increase in US Vermouth imports in 2018 … Continue reading →

Wines to Brighten Up Your Thanksgiving

Posted on November 10 2020

For most of us 2020’s Thanksgiving will be different.    Because of the COVID pandemic,  family and friends will not be gathering in  large numbers to celebrate.   Instead,  we’ll keep it smaller for the sake of everyone’s heath. Although we’ll … Continue reading →

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Champagne: Diversity and ChangeReport #78 – Champagne: Diversity and Change - (52pp)

  • Introduction
  • Invention of Champagne
  • The Champagne Vineyard
  • The Grapes of Champagne
  • The Producers: Houses, Growers, and Cooperatives. Making Champagne: From the Vineyard to Disgorgement
  • Styles of Champagne
  • Champagne and Food
  • The Market for Champagne
  • Producer Profiles and Tasting Notes
  • Annexes:
    1. Map of Champagne
    2. Viticulture in Champagne
    3. The Méthode Champenoise
    4. Vintages

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the 2019 Champagne Report.

Beaujolais In TransitionReport #58 – Beaujolais in Transition - (35pp)

  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • A Brief History
  • The Appellations of Beaujolais
  • Geography, Soils and Climate
  • The Beaujolais Vineyard
  • Winemaking and Wine Styles
  • Beaujolais and Food
  • Beaujolais: The Market
  • Winery Profiles and Tasting Notes
  • Annex: Soil Map of the Beaujolais Crus

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Beaujolais in Transition report.

ChablisReport #50 – The Wines of Chablis - (34pp)

  • Introduction
  • Selected Top Producers
  • History
    • Grand Cru
    • Premier Cru
    • Chablis & Petit Chablis
  • Soils and Climate
  • The Chablis Vineyard
  • Making Chablis
  • Food and Wine
    • Pairing Chablis and Food
    • Restaurants of Chablis
    • Aging Chablis
  • Winery Profiles & Tasting Notes
  • Annexes
    • Map of Chablis
    • Premiers Crus

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the report.

Champagne RevisitedReport #34 – Champagne Revisited - (40pp)

  • Introduction
  • Background
  • The Regions of Champagne
  • In the Vineyard
  • In the Winery (Méthode Champenoise)
  • Producer Houses, Growers, and Cooperatives
  • Styles of Champagne
  • Champagne with Food
  • How to Read a Champagne Label
  • The Market for Champagne
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings
  • Annexes:
    • Dosage Levels in Champagne
    • Map of Champagne

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Champagne Revisited report.

Grapes and Wine of the Western LoireReport #22 – Grapes and Wines of the Western Loire (31pp)

  • Introduction
  • Geography, Climate and Soils
  • The Regions and Appellations of the Loire
  • The Grapes and Wines of the Loire
    • Chenin Blanc
    • Cabernet Franc
    • Melon de Bourgogne
    • Other Reds
  • Food and Wine of the Western Loire
  • Wonderful Wine Values of the Loire
  • Tasting Notes
  • Annex 1: Map of the Loire
  • Annex 2: The Appellations, Varietals, and Wine Styles of the Western Loire

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Grapes and Wines of the Western Loire report.

Sauvignon of the LoireReport #17 – Sauvignon of the Loire (23pp)

  • Introduction
  • The Loire: A Brief History
  • Geography, Climate and Soils
  • Sauvignon Blanc: The Grape
  • The Loire and its Appellations
  • In the Vineyard
  • Making Sauvignon Blanc
  • Vintages in the Loire
  • Pairing Sauvignon Blanc and Food
  • The Market for Sauvignon
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings

Wines Reviewed

New Zealand LandscapeReport #11 –2005 Bordeaux Crus Bourgeois (20pp)

  • Top Rated 2005 Crus Bourgeois
  • Overview of Bordeaux
  • How Bordeaux Has Changed
  • The Style and Drinkability of 2005 Crus Bourgeois
  • The Classification system: Then and Now
  • The Cru bourgeois Market
  • The Bordelaise Culinary Scene
  • Tasting notes and ratings (200 wines)

Wines Reviewed

Champagne PourReport #9 – Champagne (24pp)

  • Champagne: An Overview
  • The Evolution of the Champagne Method
  • The Regions of Champagne
  • The Vineyard Classification System
  • Vintages
  • The Grapes
  • In the Vineyard
  • In the Winery: Méthode Champenoise
  • Styles of Champagne
  • Grower Champagne and House Champagne: Different Paths to Quality
  • Champagne with Food
  • The Label: What to Look for
  • The Market
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings (100 champagnes)

Wines Reviewed

Vacqueyras Grenache labelReport #3 - Grenache Wines of Australia, California, France and Spain (28pp)

  • Background and History of Grenache
  • Food and Wine Pairing
  • Styles
  • California-WA State Grenache Tasting Notes
  • Australian Grenache Tasting Notes
  • French Grenache Tasting Notes
  • Spanish Grenache (Garnacha) Tasting Notes
  • Italian Tasting Notes
  • Grenache Wines by Rating and Pricing

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