by Lauren Voigt | Jun 16, 2022
Melsheimer Germany – Mosel – Reil Five generations of growing almost exclusively fine Riesling The Melsheimer family—that’s five generations of growing almost exclusively fine Riesling wines on the steep slopes surrounding the beautiful village of Reil on...
by Lauren Voigt | Jan 26, 2022
Gérard Boulay France – Loire Valley – Sancerre “C’est la nature qui fait le vin” (Nature makes the wine). This family domaine of 9ha located in Chavignol can trace its history back to 1380. The land records for that year mention a Jean Boulay as owner of...
by Lauren Voigt | Jan 26, 2022
Bodegas Bhilar Spain – Rioja No tractors — just horses Bodegas Bhilar is a boutique winery located in Elvillar, Rioja Alavesa, run by husband and wife team, David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman. Their goal is to make terroir-driven wines with soul, respect the...
by Lauren Voigt | Jan 19, 2022
Abbazia di Novacella Italy – Trentino / Alto Adige One of the oldest wineries in the world with over 850 years of winemaking experience, the cellar is entirely modern Sustainable cultivation / CO2-neutral since 1992 NOTABLE POINTS Founded in 1142 by the monks of...
by Lauren Voigt | Jan 19, 2022
Jean Marc Burguad France – Beaujolais – Morgon The Real Beaujolais Chemicals have not been used on the vineyards for decades on the 50 year old vines planted on the 12th century estate of Jean Marc’s aunt in Lantignie. The wine is traditionally fermented,...