Special Topics
Rosé
Report #86 – Rosés from Around the World: 2021 Annual Report - (37pp)
- Introduction
- The Best of the Year
- The World of Rosé
- The Grapes
- Making Rosé
- French Rosés
- Provence Bandol, Tavel & Other
- Marsannay, Sancerre, Les Riceys
- Rosés Around the World
- The New World
- Spanish Rosado
- Italian Rosato
- Sparkling Rosé
- North America
- Spanish Cava
- Italy
- French Crémant
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
- Annex 1: The Denominations de Terroir of the Côtes de Provence
- Annex 2: Rosé Champagne
Read the free introduction to Rosés from Around the World: 2021 Annual Report.
Unoaked Chardonnay
Report #10 – Unoaked Chardonnay: It’s More Than Wood (24pp)
- Chablis: The Classic Model for Unoaked Chardonnay
- Characteristics of Chardonnay without Oak
- Chardonnay in the Vineyard
- The Winemaker’s Toolbox
- Unoaked Chardonnay with Food
- The Market for Unoaked Chardonnay
- Unoaked Chardonnay: by Sandy Block
- Tasting Notes and Ratings (110 Wines)
Grenache
Report #39 – The World of Grenache - (37pp)
- Introduction
- History of Grenache
- Grenache Today
- In the Vineyard
- In the Winery
- Styles and Flavor Profiles
- Food and Wine Pairing
- Wine Reviews and Ratings
- France
- Spain
- United States
- Australia
Report #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
Champagne
Report #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:
- Map of Champagne
- Viticulture in Champagne
- The Méthode Champenoise
- Vintages
Report #53 – The American Sparkling Wine - (38pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- The History of American Sparkling
- The Grapes of the Sparkling Vineyard
- Terroir and Viticulture
- Making Sparkling Wine
- Sparkling Wine Style
- Pairing Food and Sparkling Wine
- Sparkling Wine Producers and Their Wines
- Annex: Producers by Region
Read the free introduction to the America Sparkling wine report.
Report #40 –
Consumer's Guide to Rosé Champagne and Sparkling Wine - (22pp)
- Introduction
- A Consumer's Guide
- Making Rosé: The Méthode Champenoise
- Top Rated Rosés Around the World
- Champagne
- Crémants and French Sparkling
- Cava Rosado
- Franciacorta and Other Italian
- US Sparkling
- Best Under $30
- Pairing Rosé with Food
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
Read the free introduction to the Rosé Champagne and Sparkling Wine report.
Report #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
Read the free introduction to the Champagne Revisited report.
Report #14 – The World of Sparkling Wines and Champagne (40pp)
- Types and Styles of Sparkling Wines
- Our Selection of Top Sparkling Wines and Champagne
- Factors that Contribute to Quality Sparkling Wine
- Sparkling Wine Production Methods
- How to Taste Champagne and Sparkling Wine
- Pairing Sparkling Wine and Food
- Sparkling Wines and Champagne Tasting Notes and Ratings (250 wines)
Report #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)
Sweet and Dessert Wines
Report #27 – Sweet Wines of the World - (39pp)
- Introduction
- History of Sweet Wine
- The World of Sweet Wines
- Types of Sweet Wines
- Botrytis Affected
- Wines from Dried Grapes
- Late Harvest
- Muscat and Brachetto
- Icewine
- Fortified Whites
- Fortified Reds
- Pairing Sweet Wines and Food: The Basics
- Serving and Storing Sweet Wines
- Sweet Wine and Food PairingRecommendations
- Purchasing Sweet Wines
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
Read the free introduction to the Sweet Wines of the World report.
Sherry
Report #52 – The Best of Sherry - (13pp)
- Introduction
- Our Favorite Sherry Producers
- Styles of Sherry
- Winery Profiles and Tasting Notes
- Annex: The Sherry Triangle