Wine

The Order of Chartreuse was more than 500 years old when, in 1605, at a Chartreuse monastery in Vauvert, a small suburb of Paris, the monks received a gift from...

Minty blackberry aromas hint at pencil eraser and white gumdrop in front of a stacked palate with full ripeness. Oak-kissed berry flavors are toasty and savory, while this blend of...

Blueberry and black-plum aromas show an exotic note of cardamom on the way to a full, blocky and rubbing palate. Toasty black-fruit flavors are short on depth and complexity but...

The vineyards of Ferreira are planted throughout the Douro region, which is divided into three subregions: the Lower Corgo, the Upper Corgo and the Douro Superior. The schist soil found...

Bibi Graetz founded his winery in 2000 on the grounds of his family's home, Castello di Vincigliata which is located in the hills of Fiesole just north of Florence, Italy....

Barone Ricasoli is a commercial group that owns several estates throughout Tuscany. At its winery, it vinifies its own and other estates' wines, including those of Castello di Brolio. The...

Italian Editor Kerin O?Keefe reviews all Italian wines for Wine Enthusiast. Previously she?wrote regularly on Italian wine for Wine News, World of Fine Wine and?Decanter. She is the author of?Franco...

Intense ruby color with notes of red fruit, vanilla, and liquorice complement a complex mouthfeel with a long, mineral finish. The growing season of 2014/2015 was quite regular without extreme...

Italian Editor Kerin O?Keefe reviews all Italian wines for Wine Enthusiast. Previously she?wrote regularly on Italian wine for Wine News, World of Fine Wine and?Decanter. She is the author of?Franco...

Winery Overview Franciacorta is marked by a long and deep sense of place. It references both a place of origin in name (Franciacorta is Italy?s first sparkling DOCG) and a...

Winery Overview Franciacorta is marked by a long and deep sense of place. It references both a place of origin in name (Franciacorta is Italy?s first sparkling DOCG) and a...

Chartrons were 18th century Bordeaux wine merchants from the Medoc, an ideal trade region on the left bank of the Garonne River. The Garonne served as the most historically strategic...

Barnard Griffin is the premier family owned winery in Washington and an important part of every wine afficiando?s tour of the state?s greatest wineries. Barnard Griffin winery not only has...

Barnard Griffin is the premier family owned winery in Washington and an important part of every wine afficiando?s tour of the state?s greatest wineries. Barnard Griffin winery not only has...

A superior source of white grapes for the production of Spain?s prized sparkling wine, Cava, the Penedes region is part of Catalunya and sits just south of Barcelona. Medio Pened?s...

Bibi Graetz founded his winery in 2000 on the grounds of his family's home, Castello di Vincigliata which is located in the hills of Fiesole just north of Florence, Italy....

Banshee Wines is not your normal wine company. It is a band of wine industry insiders dedicated to producing benchmark wines without the cult wine prices. We specialize in finding...

The family tree, reproduced in a print from 1584, is also one of the first images we have of Chianti. After centuries defending the lands and the signorial feuds, the...

In this way, the story of Ammunition isn?t Andy and Bill's story at all, but rather a shared celebration of the values, work ethic and ingenuity upon which this nation...

A fifth generation Californian originally from San Jose, Matt Kettmann covers California?s Central Coast and South Coast for the magazine. He is also the senior editor of The Santa Barbara...

The days are longer and the first signs of spring are beginning to show. You know what that means? You?ll want to find easy-sipping, light-bodied wine perfect for enjoying in...

Olive Hill Estate Vineyard has well drained gravelly loam soils that create exceptional growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with ripening patterns controlled by drip irrigation. Varying soil depths and...

The McWilliam family name stands for a long history of excellence in winemaking, a tradition which stretches back to the earliest days of the Australian wine industry. Since 1877, when...

Our history: Arkenstone Vineyards was founded in 1988 when proprietors Ron and Susan Krausz purchased their unique Howell Mountain AVA property. The majority of the vineyards were planted in 1998,...

Roger Voss covers Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Loire and South-West France as well as Portugal. His passion is matching food with wine, bringing the pleasures of the table to wine...

With nearly negligible exceptions, three varieties are permitted for use in Champagne:?Chardonnay,?Pinot Noir, and?Pinot Meunier. These can be blended together or bottled as individual varietal Champagnes, depending on the final...

Here at Avalon, we don?t just talk about quality winemaking, we live it. Sourcing grapes from some of the most coveted vineyards from throughout the state of California is something...

In the closing years of the 19th century Don Melchor de Concha y Toro discovered that his most treasured wines had been pilfered from the ?casillero? (cellar) beneath his family...

Extremes exude excellence. Whether you are considering the extreme nature of Chile's diverse geography, or the adventurous spirit and character of the people who live there, Chile is one of...

One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made....

With a greater day-to-night temperature swing than any other appellation in California, distinct microclimates, diverse soils and a long growing season, Paso Robles is a unique wine region blessed with...

All the more remarkable that he led the then 2.5 hectare wine barrel operating one of the most prestigious wineries in the Rheingau in Germany and particularly internationally gained a...

All the more remarkable that he led the then 2.5 hectare wine barrel operating one of the most prestigious wineries in the Rheingau in Germany and particularly internationally gained a...

All the more remarkable that he led the then 2.5 hectare wine barrel operating one of the most prestigious wineries in the Rheingau in Germany and particularly internationally gained a...

All the more remarkable that he led the then 2.5 hectare wine barrel operating one of the most prestigious wineries in the Rheingau in Germany and particularly internationally gained a...

Italian Editor Kerin O?Keefe reviews all Italian wines for Wine Enthusiast. Previously she?wrote regularly on Italian wine for Wine News, World of Fine Wine and?Decanter. She is the author of?Franco...