Dining well in Burgundy
The adjective that most commonly precedes chardonnay and pinot noir wines is “food-friendly” and when one travels to the cradle of chardonnay …
King Estate – culinary and eco-tourism in the greenest city in the U.S.
King Estate, known nationally for its signature white pinot gris wines, is located in Eugene Oregon, a region known for its environmentally …
The pioneers of Carneros at Bouchaine Vineyards
Bouchaine Vineyards is the southernmost winery in the Napa Valley, and the oldest continuously operating winery in the district of Carneros beginning …
More cool values from the Southern Hemisphere – the signature whites of Argentina
At this point, everyone seems to know about the high quality and value proposition of Argentine wines. Exports of bottled Argentine wines increased …
Two great heritages combine to make the jewel of Carneros at Artesa Winery
There are few producers in the U.S. that can say their wines are made by a fifth generation American winemaker, and fewer still whose …
Celebration of life at Ceja Vineyards in Carneros
Arriving at Ceja Vineyards on a cool spring morning, one is struck by the impeccable landscaping – just one of many signs …
The wines of New Zealand
Nautilus pinot gris from Marlborough New Zealand is a new World wine region with a cool climate. There are over 77,000 acres of …
The evolution of Chablis
Chablis, the home of the original un-oaked chardonnay, has always been near the upper limits of vine-growing at the 48th parallel. It …
William Fevre Chablis
The chardonnay wines of Chablis are pure, precise wines, unburdened by the use of new oak. Among the best winemakers in Chablis …
The purity of unoaked chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world’s most beloved wine. While technically a cool climate grape, chardonnay can be, and is, grown everywhere, taking on …