In U.K., Bigger Wine Glasses for Bigger Thirsts
By Alan Cowell Originally Posted December 12, 2017 Bigger isn’t always better. As we approach the peak of our holiday parties, make sure your wine is being poured into a proper wine glass, not a goblet! – Marla Priest LONDON — It may not surprise anyone who has observed binge-drinking in pub-culture Britain on a […]
Liquid Diet: What a Sommelier Drinks Before a Marathon
By Ray Isle Originally Posted December 12th, 2017 I thought many of our wine collectors, whom are also runners, would appreciate this article. I’m exhausted (and – thirsty) by the read! – Marla Priest Aspen-based Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy goes from hydration drinks to grand cru Burgundy before running a sub 4-hour marathon in New […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Sleep?
By Lexi Williams Posted on November 20, 2017 Insightful article regarding what grapes contain higher levels of melatonin and how many nightly glasses can contribute to a healthy slumber – Marla Priest For most people, a glass of wine before bed sounds like a luxurious nighttime ritual—it’s delicious and it gets you in the mindset […]
Thomas Fire Threatens Santa Barbara Wine Country
By Jamie Lewis – Originally Posted December 18, 2017 Santa Barbara, Calif.—The Thomas Fire, which narrowly missed Ojai vineyards and wineries last week, is now the third-largest wildfire in California history, and is moving northwest to threaten urban wineries and tasting rooms near downtown Santa Barbara. Since it began two weeks ago, the Thomas Fire, […]
The Ancient King Of Wine Barolo Faces Modern Challenges
By Tom Mullen | Posted December 4, 2017 Before the economic crisis of 2008, just having the word ‘Barolo’ on a label was enough to ensure solid sales for this tannic red wine from northwest Italy. Produced in a small and hilly region, this low production and highly demanded wine could, with little effort, command […]
How High Elevation Wines are Taking Spain to New Heights
By MICHAEL SCHACHNER | Originally Posted November 25, 2017 If you stand atop a plateau in the eastern reaches of the Ribera del Duero wine region, you might not realize that the Tempranillo vines you’re admiring are doing their thing at upwards of 3,000 feet elevation above sea level. Same goes for the old-vine Moscatel that […]
For Savennières, Age Comes With Benefits
By Eric Asimov | Originally Posted November 24, 2017 Wine can put extraordinary demands on consumers. When you buy a car, you drive it away. Plug in a new television, and you can roll with laughter at a favorite comedy. But buy a few bottles of the latest vintage of a fine wine? Often, you […]
A Wonderful Weekend—Emeril Lagasse Foundation Raises $3.5 Million for Children’s Charities
By Mitch Frank | Originally Posted November 22, 2017 The 13th annual Carnivale du Vin in New Orleans brought chefs and vintners together and sold a record-breaking bottle of wine. During his long musical career, Louis Armstrong performed with some classic musicians, from King Oliver to Ella Fitzgerald. But on Nov. 3, the great Satchmo was […]