Minnesota natives Bill and Tiki Spell are passionate collectors of wines the world over. Nonetheless, it was that old noir magic that enchanted them enough to move West and start their own winery in Santa Rosa, California. The notoriously delicate “pinecone” grape may embody an elusive grail that many the …
Forty years ago, the first wine from Grgich Hills Estate hit the market and since then they’ve made a name for themselves in a big way. When the doors first opened at Grgich Hills Estate they had a concept that seemed both modern and radical: focus on sustainability. Four decades …
Spell Estate was established in 2007. Bill and Tiki Spell are passionate wine collectors with a particular interest in Pinot Noir. Pinot is one of the most finicky grapes which poses a challenge but produces excellent wines. The fruit-forward style of California Pinot Noir brought the Spell’s to the west …
Wine and knowledge were meant to be shared—that’s Paolo Zanelli’s opinion, at least. A certified sommelier himself, Zanelli felt there should be an easier way for the casual vino enthusiast to get the lowdown on a drink so often relegated to epicure territory. That’s why he created Pulp, an …
A true flavor of Portugal will be available to the public in the heart of London from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday April 4th at RHS Lindley Hall. This unique event will celebrate Portuguese wines, food and music brought to you by Wines of Portugal and will feature …
Wine magnate Miguel Torres’ vision of a successful business begins with respect for the land that grows his grapes. From water conservation to pest-control methods, Bodega Torres‘ practices help keep the Chilean countryside intact for future generations of both vines and residents. In turn, many of nature’s most lovely details …
Weather has an affect on all parts of our lives and now that I drink wine I couldn’t agree more. In Argentina in 2012 the spring was warm. Then average temperatures stuck around in September and October followed by a warm, dry and very sunny November. Over the summer, January …
Molmenti & Celot is located in the middle of Le Villotte in the town San Quirino in the province of Pordenone. The grapes are typical of northeast Italy and though the soil looks unhospitable at first glance, the conditions create high quality products. The mild climate generated by the vicinity …
Weather has an affect on all parts of our lives and now that I drink wine I couldn’t agree more. In Argentina in 2012 the spring was warm. Then average temperatures stuck around in September and October followed by a warm, dry and very sunny November. Over the summer, January …
Spell Estate founders, Bill and Tiki Spell, are committed to delivering the highest expression of Pinot Noir with each bottle capturing the nuances of each individual vineyard they partner with. One grower is Devoto Gardens & Orchards. The family farm grows over 50 varieties of apples, specialty cut flowers, and …
The Roth Estate is known for being a family-owned winery on the Sonoma Coast in California. Founded in 2001, they started by making it their passion to create some of the most classic Bordeaux varietals with high quality ingredients that can only be produced in an ideal Pacific climate. Over …
Miguel Torres creates exceptional wines with the single objective of encouraging memorable experiences in every corner of the world. The origins of the Torres family can be traced back to 17th century Penedès where documents show the family were vintners and sold wine on a small scale. A family company …