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Halloween Tales and Tipples

Halloween Tales and Tipples
To paraphrase Ray Bradbury, October is a time for autumn people, thinking only autumn thoughts. Perhaps as we find ourselves sticking closer to home this Halloween, the time is right to indulge in some autumnal pondering of the old customs;...

Anza: the Fresh Face of Rioja from Diego Magaña

Anza: the Fresh Face of Rioja from Diego Magaña
Diego Magaña is already one of the hottest names in the new generation of young Spanish winemakers, and as great as his wines are, he’s only just getting started. Son of Juan Magaña, whose Viña Magaña estate in Navarra has...

Profiles of Burgundy: Bachelet-Monnot

Profiles of Burgundy: Bachelet-Monnot
From their domaine in Dezizes-les-Maranges, brothers Marc (left) and Alexandre (right) Bachelet, oversee an enviable catalog of top Côte de Beaune vineyards: St. Aubin En Remilly, the top sites in Maranges, some of Puligny-Montrachet’s finest, Chassagne-Montrachet, and jewels in Santenay....

Introducing Pomona & Carlo Giacosa!

Introducing Pomona & Carlo Giacosa!
Carlo Giacosa & daughter Marie Grazia (2nd & 3rd generation). In addition to the exciting news that ARPEPE has joined the Skurnik portfolio, we are launching two new exciting Italian wineries this fall! Pomona Chianti Classico Though the farm has...

Touring the Vineyards of David & Nadia Sadie

Touring the Vineyards of David & Nadia Sadie
Despite having only released six vintages, David and Nadia Sadie of David & Nadia Wines are beginning to be recognized as not only one of the Swartland’s most exciting new producers, but as one of its top producers – period....

Sean Minor On His Collection of California Wines

Sean Minor On His Collection of California Wines
Sean Minor has spent decades honing his craft to become a world class winemaker. Along the way to building his own brand, Sean worked for some of the most respected pioneers of the wine industry. Now at the helm of...