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Somms We Love: Juliette Pope
Currently at: Gramercy Tavern, 42 E. 20th St., New York, NY While serving guests at Gramercy Tavern, one of New York City’s most celebrated restaurants, Juliette practices the Golden Rule: “Treat...
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Winery Profile: Raveneau
Who: Domaine François Raveneau What: Chardonnay from the Headmaster of Chablis Where: Chablis (Burgundy, France) – Grand Crus: Les Clos, Valmur, Blanchots; 1er Crus: Montée de Tonnere, Vaillons,...
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Hot Days, Cool Wine
It’s only 6am, and I’m awoken by the sound of the phone ringing. The cheerful wake-up call says that the weather today in sunny Atlanta is going to be a cool 99 degrees. Ouch. I have to wear a black...
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Grape Files: Chardonnay
Color: White Grown in: Nearly every country where grapes are grown has some — often extensive — plantings of Chardonnay, though this grape’s home town is Burgundy (France). California is, of course,...
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Back to Basics: How Climate Affects Wine
Applying this concept to your everyday wine choices will go a long way in helping you pick out a wine you like: The warmer the weather, the riper the grapes can get. So even if you are growing the...
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Back to Basics: Picking Out “Fruit” Notes in Wine
"Fruity" section of the Aroma Wheel, designed by UC Davis professor emeritus Ann C. Noble I remember reading a tasting note about maracuja once. “Mara-what?” I asked myself. I’ve seen rambutan,...
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Back to Basics: What Is Acidity?
Acidity is one of the most commonly discussed concepts in wine. All wines have it, though in varying degrees, and the ability to perceive it is affected by the wine’s other components. We are...
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Regional Profile: Sancerre
Where: In the easternmost section of France’s Loire Valley, eyeing Pouilly-Fumé directly across the River Loire. Chablis is roughly a two-hour drive northeast, while Paris is about two and a half hours...
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Regional Profile: Burgundy
Where: In the middle of France, running roughly north to south from the town of Dijon to Lyon. What: A collection of five individual sub-regions, all focused on the red grapes Pinot Noir and Gamay or...
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Regional Profile: Chablis
Old vines in Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Where: Two hours southeast of Paris on the A6 autoroute, this is the northernmost sub-region of Burgundy. What: A one-of-a-kind wine region known for three...
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