What’s Popping in Sparkling Wine in 2023
Sparkling wine has come into its own as a beverage that transcends celebratory toasts. As author Hester Browne quipped, “Always keep a bottle of Champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes, the special...
A Brief History of Sparkling Wine
All wines are bubbly at some point because carbon dioxide is a byproduct of fermenting sugar into alcohol. However, this natural carbonation is usually allowed to dissipate, leaving a still wine behind.
Why? It is...
Brown-Forman Sells Sonoma-Cutrer, Acquires Stake in Duckhorn
Brown-Forman this week agreed to sell Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards to The Duckhorn Portfolio.
In exchange, Brown-Forman will receive an ownership percentage of approximately 21.5% in Duckhorn (valued at approximately $350 million), as well as $50 million...
Sonoma-Cutrer Announces Three New California Wines
California pioneer Sonoma-Cutrer, located in Russian River Valley, has announced three new vintages: the 2022 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2021 The Cutrer Chardonnay and 2021 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
“With such unique weather and already...
Wine Panel Reviews: American Wines
For this panel, we asked members of our wine trade tasting panel to sample and rate American wines. These could be any style from anywhere in the country.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes,...
Sorting Wine Grapes Into Flavor Families
Every grape used for making fine wine has its own unique flavor profile, but the more wines you taste, the easier it becomes to discern that these fruit fall into just a handful of...
Our Wine Panel Reviews Rosé
For this panel, we asked panelists to taste and rate rosé wines. These could be from anywhere in the world.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which...
Marchesi Frescobaldi to Buy Domaine Roy & fils Winery
Italian wine company Marchesi Frescobaldi has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Domaine Roy & fils, an Oregon wine producer in Willamette Valley.
The transaction is expected to close before the end of July 2023.
“At...
Bar Convent Brooklyn Panel Explains WTF Singani Is
If you haven’t heard much about singani, you might very soon. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (TTB) earlier this year officially recognized Bolivian singani as a unique...
Wine Reviews: South American Wines
For this panel, we asked our wine panelists to taste and rate South American wines. These can be any style and from anywhere in the popular region.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes,...
