Category: Wine

Aerial view of Maison Louis Latour in Burgundy, France Maison Louis Latour, a stalwart of the wine industry, boasts over 200 years of independent operation since its inception in 1797. Spearheaded by the Latour family, now in its 12th generation, the company has expanded its prestigious vineyards across the Burgundy…

Oremus, Tokaji Eszencia Oremus cellar Amid the dimly lit underground vaulted caves, treasures of amber-tinted liquid gold shimmer in ornate arching shelves hewn into the stone. This sprawling labyrinth, developed over four centuries ago during an era dominated by a grand kingdom beyond a mighty European empire, remains steadfast. Although…

The man behind Sonoma’s renowned Kistler Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs talks growing up in wine country, Robert Mondavi’s favorite donuts and farming “softly” When it comes to California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, few names command as much respect as Sonoma’s Kistler Vineyards. In the newest episode of Wine Spectator‘s Straight…

Initially met with skepticism, the concoction of Gatorwine, which mixes inexpensive red wine with Gatorade, transitions most tasters from doubtful to delighted. It specifically combines red wine priced under $12 with the blue Glacier Freeze flavor of Gatorade, known for its berry and citrus undertones. Gatorade’s own description hints at…

Kevin Purdy – Aug 28, 2024 5:15 pm UTC Microsoft has transferred ownership of the Mono Project, an open-source framework that extended its .NET platform to non-Windows environments, to the Wine community. WineHQ will now manage the Mono Project’s upstream code, while Microsoft will support the transition of Mono-based applications…

Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Law, School of Business, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong Paul Chad does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. University…

Hess Persson has sold the northern California Pinot Noir boutique brand back to its original owner after 13 years of acquisition. The year 2024 is witnessing heartwarming stories of winery acquisitions. Previously, Wine Spectator covered the story where Patz & Hall co-founder James Hall reacquired his winery following its sale…

On July 31, 1395, the Duke of Burgundy declared a war of annihilation on what he considered an “evil and disloyal” enemy and invader: a purple, acidic grape known as “Gamay.” According to the ordinance issued by Philip the Bold, Gamay was seen as a threat not only to the…

Coastlands Vineyard She embodied resilience, independence, and a subtle grace, illuminated by the sunlight that played in her hair while she worked the Earth to plant 18 varieties of a less common Pinot Noir grape. Unlike the robust and popular Cabernet Sauvignon, these grapes produced a softer, more delicate wine,…

Coastlands Vineyard She exemplified strength, freedom, and subtle elegance, her hair catching the sunlight as she prepared the soil for an assortment of 18 different Pinot Noir clones. Unlike the robustly structured Cabernet Sauvignon popular at the time, she opted for Pinot Noir, a choice that highlighted her adventurous spirit….