Wine Cellar at Hotel de Paris in Monaco
I have been lucky enough to dine at Allain Ducasse’s three-Michelin stared restaurant at Hôtel de Paris in Monte-Carlo a number of times and have always enjoyed the tremendous food […]
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Koshu: a pinkish indigenous grape of Japan
The Koshu grape variety is indigenous of Japan. It is lightly pinkish as a Pinot Gris, has thick skin so it can be quite tanninc, light aroma so it shows […]
Michel Rolland and the patrons of Clos de los Siete in Argentina
Clos de Los Siete is about 20 minutes drive from Tunuyan, a town South of Mendoza in Argentina. Reaching to the foothills of the Andes the extensive property is spread through […]
Yacochuya winery: Michel Rolland's Argentine miracle
As you drive from Tucuman to Cafayate the lush green fertile hills with flora resembling my native Central Europe turn into an almost life-less dessert with the rising altitude. The […]
Gargiulo Vineyards: country music meets the vinous bounty of Napa Valley
The passionate country musician and proprietor, Jeff Gargiulo, hit a jackpot with this beautiful California vineyard set in the exclusive Oakville neighbourhood of the cult winery, Screaming Eagle.
Martin Estate in Napa Valley
I interviewed the passionate proprietor of the Martin Estate in Napa Valley, Greg Martin, about his carefully selected Cabernet Clones and his own ‘Château d’Yquem‘. His California winery indeed looks like […]
Does the price of wine indicate its quality? A small wine experiment
From time to time you may find yourself standing in front of an enormous wine shelf filled with attractively labelled wines accompanied by even more appealing prices – in the […]
Nutritional value of wine
There isn’t just water and some grape ferment (alcohol) in a glass of wine. Depending on the type and the location grown, the nutritional value of wine offers plenty of […]
Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork your creative juices by Michael J Gelb
Michael J. Gelb, the author of this book, is a highly discerning creativity consultant for top companies in the world. Creativity is his bread and he analyses, investigates and unveils […]
Global sommelier Manuel Rodrigues: From Chablis through Dubai, Singapore to Tokyo
“The winemaker should touch the wine the less as is possible. I believe, that the nature is expressed the most.” Manuel Rodrigues With a fortunate hands-on experience working on a […]