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Wine: Meet the Queen of Burgundy
There are legends born every day. But sometimes it's not until after they're gone that we appreciate their greatness. Fortunately, there's one heroine in our midst who is very much alive and with us. She’s responsible for some of the best winemakers in the heart of one of the wine world's most prestigious regions. Her name is Jeanne-Marie de Champs, and for those who know her, she is truly the Queen of Burgundy. For this amazing woman, it's not about power. It's not about money. It's all about having the greatest wine in the world. And as Jeanne-Marie will tell you, there's only one way to accomplish that. "In Burgundy, the secret is in the vines!" Read More »
Cognac: Only the Nose Knows
Cognac smells. Yes, it's true. But it's not a bad thing. In fact, when it comes to cognac, "smelling" is crucial. And it is the key to the magic of the beverage. Read More »
Wine: The Naked Grape Wine Dinner at Rustic Canyon
A new winery, The Naked Grape in Modesto CA, recently hosted a special dinner that paired their wines with the fresh, sustainable foods of Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen in Santa Monica. The winemaker, Hillary J. Stevens, is a big supporter of locally grown, organic produce. Rustic Canyon's Executive Chef, Evan Funke, sources all of his food from farmers and ranchers that practice sustainable agriculture. It was a perfect marraige of flavors and philosophies. Read More »
Wine: Domodimonti's Dr. Francesco Bellini: A True Renaissance Man
Dr. Francesco Bellini, passionate winemaker of Domodimonti Natural Wine, married an Italian and relocated to French Canada, but he never forgot his Italian homeland. In 2003, while Francesco and his wife Marisa were visiting Italy, an opportunity came their way to purchase a despaired “antique cantina” with over 98 acres of vineyards along with almost 20 acres of olive groves. The idea of producing their own natural wine in the region where he grew up was the realization of a dream, and they promptly bought the property. But that's just the beginning of a remarkable story. You see, Dr. Bellini is not just a winemaker. He is also an organic chemist, and the driving force behind the realization of one the greatest discoveries of the 21st Century – a drug that seems to cure the dreaded Hepatitis C virus. Read More »
Wine: The Spectrum “Aubrey McClendon Collection” Wine Auction
In the mood for a little Chateau Lafite Rothschild, circa 1959? How about a six-liter bottle of 1989 Haut Brion? Or maybe an assortment of Harlan Estate Cabernets from 1994, 1997, 2001, and 2002? Then get thee to the St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel in Dana Point, CA, on November 21, 2009 at 5 p.m. PST, to join in the wine auction of a lifetime. Read More »
