by Debbie | Feb 9, 2015 | champagne
Champagne is made in the Champagne region of France. The uniqueness of Champagne comes from the chalky soil that gives Champagne it’s unique aroma and flavor. The three grapes varietals that are permitted in Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir &...
by Debbie | Jan 29, 2015 | chardonnay
Located in the Sonoma Valley and founded in 1985 by world-renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Elias Hanna to get back to his farming heritage, today is run by his daughter Christine. They own 600 acres of vines in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley...
by Debbie | Jan 26, 2015 | chardonnay
Wine tasting can be complicated, or as complicated as you make it. We are all individuals with different tastes. Our taste are as individual to us as our fingerprints are. When you taste a wine and don’t taste and smell all the aromas and flavors your...
by Debbie | May 28, 2013 | Bonterra Wine, chardonnay, hudson valley wine goddess
Since 1993 Bonterra has been producing wine from 100% organic grapes. For those wondering what that means, they use certified organic practices, which include composting, cover crops and biodiversity.All of their wines must pass Demeter Certification before it can...
by Debbie | Aug 22, 2012 | chardonnay, Les Charmes, Macon-Lugny
Today we visit France and the lovely 2010 Unaoked Chardonnay from Les Charmes, Macon-Lugny. A little history, Cave de Lugny is a cooperative of over 250 wine-growing estates and 1500 hectares all AOC Burgundy-Maconnais. They control approximately 1/3 of production in...
