Wines

Olivia Brion, Wild Horse Valley

Olivia Brion, Wild Horse Valley

It is the first day of summer in the Napa Valley, and sometimes I want to pinch myself for having the opportunity to have lived here, and that I have resided in this beautiful place for over a year and a half now. This valley is so packed with tourists for harvest, but if I were(…)

Cellar Update

Cellar Update

Another season has arrived. With the new season, arrives fresh colors, bountiful textures, flavors and aromas. Many of us are switching out clothes or even adding some new pieces. It is time to revisit things from another familiar season, or even try something new. After all, each season, following each year should have a signature(…)

Wine Tasting: Travel Argentina via Malbec

Wine Tasting: Travel Argentina via Malbec

Wine Tasting: Travel Argentina via Malbec I am an American, I should say, North American, Sommelier living in Buenos Aires. Perhaps it doesn’t have the same ring as “An American in Paris”, but at times, just like the George Gershwin classic, it has its adventures, and somewhat musical intonations, usually of the tango variety. In(…)

Wine Destinations:  Luigi Bosca, Mendoza

Wine Destinations: Luigi Bosca, Mendoza

Wine Destinations:  Luigi Bosca, Mendoza Maybe you are planning a trip to Mendoza, the South American wine destination for many who long for a taste of another culture, another continent.  The mountains are majestic with a powerful presence, but soften at the foothills as they cradle acres and acres of vineyards.  This is the home(…)

The World of Jerez

The World of Jerez

Jerez might just be one of the long-lost and almost forgotten wines many of us should experience When you find yourself craving a little something special in your glass to enjoy alongside your favorite chocolate, or slice of whatever decadence you are digging your fork into, what’s your go-to? Might I suggest something? Jerez. Synonymous with(…)

Suntory Honors the Rolling Stones with a US $6300 Limited Edition Whiskey

Suntory Honors the Rolling Stones with a US $6300 Limited Edition Whiskey

Suntory has blended six whiskeys for this distinctive homage and has limited their production to just 150 bottles, each containing 700 milliliters of the special blend Suntory Liquors, one of the oldest liquor companies in Japan, is getting set to launch a special edition whiskey to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first gig of(…)

The Best of New Zealand Wines and Wineries

The Best of New Zealand Wines and Wineries

Two Paddocks - Photo by Suellen Boag All fans of Sauvignon Blanc often look to New Zealand. Their wines are classic, crisp, refreshing, and offer unique characteristics, which can only originate from some of the southernmost, cool-climate wines in the world. The cooler maritime climate is not just the ideal home for producing beloved, award-winning Sauvignon Blanc.(…)

Martell XO Architect Edition by Christian de Portzamparc Launch

Martell XO Architect Edition by Christian de Portzamparc Launch

Legendary Cognac manufacturer, Martell introduced its Martell XO Architect Edition for retail in Asian duty-free outlets earlier this month. The brand which has previously celebrated design luminaries, like Jean Nouvel and Paul Andreu, architect of the Beijing Opera House, honors the famed French architect and Pritzker prize winner, Christian de Portzamparc, this time around. Portzamparc,(…)