by Laurie Adams | Aug 21, 2016 | portfolio
Immediately exuberant, with a diverse array of floral notes, there’s also some white pepper and crushed cherry notes. The palate, as with all of the Piron wines, is utterly pure and focused. So much great-value drinking in this. Brouilly [broo-EE] goes marvelously...
by Laurie Adams | Aug 19, 2016 | portfolio
The Morgon characteristic colour is deep garnet, with aromas of stone fruits, most notable cherries; its palate is structured with round tannins and light spice flavours. Peppery, black cherry, smoky, mineral, sappy, licorice flavours.
by Laurie Adams | Dec 3, 2015 | portfolio
Connoisseurs will appreciate this Champagne of great character from the Baron-Fuenté family.
by Laurie Adams | Nov 10, 2015 | portfolio
Owned by the Davault family for six generations, Domaine de la Chaise is composed of 140 acres of vines located on the hillsides of Saint Georges sur Cher. Christophe Davault is the winemaker. The juicy ripeness reflects a distinctly “New World” style –an especially...
by Laurie Adams | Dec 15, 2014 | portfolio
Domaine du Chalet Pouilly is a small grower, but small can be beautiful. Father and daughter team of Bernard and Marie-Eve Leger are in charge here, the winery itself founded way back in 1850 on top of the hill overlooking the village of Solutre-Pouilly. In case you...
by Laurie Adams | Sep 15, 2014 | portfolio
Xadrez translate to “chess” in English. Vinho Verde is produced exclusively in the vinho verde region, located in the northwest of Portugal. Traditional grapes of Loureiro and Arinto form this fresh, crisp wine. Intense citrus with notes of tropical fruit. Goes well...
