like a dual-zone wine cooler, will also add to the cost (but also to the functionality, which may be a worthy trade off for your needs). Smaller freestanding models will usually set you back $100-$300, with built-in models
In Mendoza, Argentina, the expansion of vineyards from the lowlands in the east to the higher altitude regions of Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, which began about 30 years ago, was driven by wineries’ search for cooler temperatures. But the move brought new challenges and opportunities ...
Pinot-based William Deutz from Deutz has a couple of spin-offs in the form of 100-percent Pinot Noir Parcelles d'Ay, one from south-facing La Côte Glacière (a warm site; named presumably by a local wag), and another from east-facing Meurtet, cooler and more saline. All Deutz ...
Region: Loire Valley, France – near the town of ToursClassification: Appellation Vouvray ContrôléeSoil: Clay and limestone base with sandy patches, where Chenin grows its bestClimate: Oceanic, mild and humidVinification: Pressing of the grapes with overnight settling – controlled alcoholic ...
On the cooler surrounding hills, the vineyards produce delicious medium bodied white wines, dry with lime-citrus fruit tones as we experience with the Sémillon, which is brilliantly paired with the Calamari. First among equals for me with this food and wine pairing was the Sémillon with the ...
The altitude plays an important part meaning that hot vintages may deliver more attractive wines from the Hautes Côtes than from the Côte d'Or, but later – and cooler – vintages are often problematic. 2013 is the most recent "problem vintage" for the Hautes Côtes: a late harvest ...
Instead, there are special types of glass cleaner you can buy, brushes designed to fit through the neck of a wine decanter and stretch so that they reach the wider base as well, and decanter cleaning beads that can be used to get to any spots you can’t reach otherwise. ...
The 2018 Pym-Rae takes full advantage of the more extended, cooler growing season and slow evolution of flavor ripeness the year brought. It's a vintage which kicks the layers up a notch. It's impressive how each year of this new estate brings out the singular nature of its remote site...
Awesome, best wine opener we have owned, gets lots of use. Jazz Guy Terrific! Never used a simpler, easier or just plain cooler corkscrew! It’s been said that if you invent a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door. Meet the greatest “mousetrap” ever. I have no...
In the northern part of the valley, around the main city of Kelowna, cooler-climate Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay varietals flourish.In the desert-like south end, Cabernet Sauvignons and voluptuous reds take center stage.Top Okanagan wine grapes Top 5 white grapes: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay...