Monthly Archives: April 2015

The US Wine Market in a Nutshell: 2014 Winners & Losers

Posted on April 27, 2015 by don

Surprising US market trends for 2014:  sales of high priced wines are rising, while low priced wines are falling; Sauvignon Blanc is the biggest winner among single varietals, while Syrah is the biggest loser; red wine blends and rosé wine … Continue reading →

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Domaine Alice et Olivier de Moor of Chablis

Posted on April 21, 2015 by don

In preparing a new report on Chablis, we recently met up with Alice and Oliver de Moor in Courgis, located about 7 km southwest of Chablis.  They started their vineyards 20 years ago with just three parcels [Bel-Air, Clardy, Rosette] … Continue reading →

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A New Pinot Noir Release from Willowbrook Cellars

Posted on April 5, 2015 by mike

  We recently reviewed the wines of this estate but this lovely Pinot Noir was not among them.  It is clearly the best wine we’ve tasted from this up-and-coming producer.

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