Autumn’s Transition Wines
For many, the arrival of Labor Day signals the end of summer. But for those who want to prolong the pleasure of the season, these
The Rhone Valley Families Deliver Quality and Value
The collective of producers behind Domaine & Maison Les Alexandrins is rooted in the historical winemaking families of France’s Rhone Valley. Nicolas Jaboulet is the
Bastille Day: A time to celebrate a mutual heritage
I’m not fond of revolutions, but I do enjoy celebrating Bastille Day, France’s Independence Day or “La Fete Nationale,” on July 14. Our revolution and
Guigal’s Extraordinary Cote-Rotie Wines
In life, Etienne Guigal accomplished an extraordinary rise from poverty that began in 1924, when, as the youngest child in a family that could not
A nice white wine from Chateauneuf-du-Pape
White is not a color that most wine consumers associate with Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but beautiful it is in a glass of Chateau Mont-Redon, 2007. Chateauneuf-du-Pape is
Budget red wine from Jaboulet
Start the New Year and new decade with the newest vintage of an old favorite, the red 2007 Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45. Jaboulet
Affordable debut from Rhone Valley
New wines appear continuously, but rarely with the pedigree and quality of Maison Nicolas Perrin 2007 St. Joseph. Maison Nicolas Perrin combines members from two
Moulin-Tacussel makes the most of the excellent ’07 harvest
If you're looking for an outstanding wine in a great vintage, focus on the 2007 Domaine Moulin-Tacussel Chateauneuf-du-Pape.In 1976, Robert and Annette Moulin purchased Henri
Bouquet of rose’ for mother
Celebrating Mother’s Day with a sparkling or still rose’ brings the right color to a festive moment. Treat your mother royally with a glass of
Rhone Valley’s whites have their charms
Red is the color most wine consumers see when they think of Rhone Valley wines, but white is what you want when the weather warms