Watch “Iconic Grapes, Distinctive Regions”
In this golden age of winemaking, great wines are being produced around the world but there are certain grapes and certain areas that are indelibly linked to—and virtually defined by—each
In this golden age of winemaking, great wines are being produced around the world but there are certain grapes and certain areas that are indelibly linked to—and virtually defined by—each
Is winemaking in the Southern Hemisphere about mirror images or a brave new world? Terroir changes but basics remain the same, with parallels to be drawn (pun intended). In this
By Kristen Shubert The email from owner of Catalina View Wines, Jim York said: “We harvest Pinot tomorrow.” It was August 10—an early harvest for any grape, especially a red
Achieving a full-bodied red is a point of pride for winemakers but does that very definition vary between the old and new worlds? Does big mean brawny, or bodacious? Broad-shouldered,
The art of blending matters more than ever in the face of climate change. In this webinar Lars Leicht, VP education for The SOMM Journal, hosts three winemakers known for
The selections of Santa Margherita-Gruppo Vinicolo, one of the leading ambassadors of Italian excellence worldwide, have helped write the history of Italian wine: love and respect for the territory, attention
While Chardonnay can provoke strong opinions amongst wine lovers, the grape itself is inherently neutral. The many flavors and nuances commonly associated with it are derived from terroir, winemaking, and
The source of grapes is the first building block in winemaking. To obtain them from an exceptional source, a place that is rare, unusual, prized, and of supreme quality is
The SOMM Journal’s Lars Leicht and Ca’ del Bosco proprietor Maurizio Zanella discuss the brand’s innovation and its flagship sparkler.
