I met proprietor Jean-Christian Mayordome at Vignerons Indépendants in Bordeaux. A former doctor, his desire was to grow grapes and make wine was stronger than practicing medicine, thus he created this estate from scratch in 1998. He farms about 26h (63 acres) in the Southern Rhone: Gigondas AOC and Seguret Côtes du Rhone Villages areas. He used natural practices from… Read more »
Between a darker rosé and lighter rouge, Bodkin Wines Light Skinned Zinfandel is one darn tasty pour.
Mark and I recently had a surprise tasting with my wine-loving brother, who pulled out this wine from Vie di Romans: Ciampagnis Chardonnay vintage 2021 from the Fruili Isonzo DOC. So impressed with it, I reached out to the winery for more information. The Gallo Family, with winemaker Gianfranco Gallo (not the Californian Gallo empire), cultivate vines and produce wines… Read more »
On a recent visit to San Sebastián, we purchased ‘a senda Vermella’ 2021, a Mencia-dominant wine from Nanclares y Prieto, Galician winemakers practicing biodynamic, organic methods. This small-production wine, which also includes Espadeiro and Caiño grapes, offers floral, fruity, and peppery notes with just 11.5% alcohol, perfect for relaxing evenings.
Don’t miss Artean Barra Abierta in San Sebastián’s Gros district for a fantastic dining experience with a great vibe!
If you’re a food, wine, and travel lover and want to get off the beaten path, head to Argentina’s Salta Province! Before Mark and I moved to France, we spent five weeks in this South American country with a goal to propel ourselves into their world: culture, food, wine, and the landscape. Because the country is long, 2,360 miles (3,800… Read more »
Rosé can come from anywhere red grapes are grown. In certain areas, winemakers push for more out of their rosé, in the form of terroir rosé. One such person is Guillaume Demoulin.
An exceptional Vin de France Grenache from a Terrasses du Larzac domaine pairs extraordinarily well with Sherry braised pork cheeks.
A four hectare plot of gnarly own-rooted Grenache in Barossa Valley’s Vine Vale district is being rejuvenated by Dr. Dylan Grigg. These gorgeous old vines have a story to tell!
Nathan Myhrvold’s new book Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography is captivating and beyond creative, dishing up photographic interpretations of some of the simplest things.