Weiss Trocken literally means White Dry in English, but this blend of Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, and Muscaris (related to Muscat) is also aromatic, citrussy, floral, and stony. The Beurer family makes various white wines,... Read More
While many Champagne houses have gone the way of multinational ownership, Billecart remains a family business after more than 200 years. Established in 1818 with the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth... Read More
2010 marks the first time Billecart-Salmon made a vintage Brut Rosé, and, like everything Billecart does, it's a stunner with lots of Grand Cru personality from 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir aged on the lees for... Read More
Nothing says celebration like a rosé Champagne. It makes any day or event even more special just by its pale pink color dancing in the glass. Billecart-Salmon's Brut Rosé has always been a sought-after bubbly... Read More
In a world that wants the driest possible bubbly, there is such prejudice against off-dry Champagne. However, it was once the dominant style in the 19th century, and we still love it! Demi-sec is the last stop before Doux Champagne,... Read More
Most Sherry companies have been in business a long time, but Bodegas Alonso is relatively new to the scene with an artisanal approach. Like Fino Sherry, Manzanilla is quite dry and made of Palomino grapes, but this wine is produced... Read More
Most Riojas are blends—usually a high proportion of Tempranillo complemented by Garnacha (Grenache), Mazuelo (Carignan), and Graciano (Morrastel). In a rare twist, Lagrimas de Bhilar is all Graciano, which is prized for... Read More
As one of the top crus, Prado Enea is made with the choicest fruit available. The winemakers then adhere to a low intervention model by fermenting the late-harvest grapes in large oak without added yeasts or temperature control.... Read More
Fermi Bohigas is a family winery dating back to the 13th century. Located on the outskirts of Barcelona, this 700-acre estate is known for high-end Cava made with a traditional blend of Xarel-lo, Macabeo, and Parellada. The current... Read More