Wine Regions
The Revolution of Languedoc Wines
Written by shawn on date 03 May 2016 in Wine Culture, Wine Regions, Winemakers
History often reveals revolutionaries and pioneers as brave explorers that are often greatly respected and admired. Vineyard growers and people producing wine in the Languedoc region in the south of France show all signs of being those that are planting a stake in the ground to establish something great.
Big Secret in Napa Valley
Written by shawn on date 30 March 2016 in Wine Regions, Wine Reviews, Winemakers
Napa Valley Cabernet is so often the go to wine for many wine aficionados. I have often been curious to the question of how/when a Cabernet producer like Screaming Eagle, Bryant Family, Harlan Estate, and so many others, move from entering the market place, to becoming a high demand, California Cult Wine.
Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with an assistant to one of the worlds most notable cult winemakers (Heidi Barrett), his name, Tony Arcudi. Arcudi, now producing a very limited production (around 250 cases) of his first wine released under the name, Arcudi.
After speaking with ...
Read moreWine Trip to Carmel By The Sea and Monterey
Written by shawn on date 30 November 2015 in Central Coast, Food , Wine Dinners, Wine Pairing , Wine Regions, Winemakers
Larner Vineyard, A Focused Wine Tasting
Written by shawn on date 27 May 2015 in Santa Barbara County, Wine Regions, Wine Reviews, Winemakers
It is often said, "Wine is made in the vineyard." If this statement is true, then it might be a foregone conclusion that winemakers select their vineyards very carefully. Most industry professionals would likely agree that the fruit source is key, and is the reason so many consumers buy wines from specific regions and designated vineyards.
I had the honor being included in a rare viewing/tasting of the Larner Vineyard located in a newly (Oct 2013) designated AVA, Ballard Canyon, in Santa Barbara County. The tasting was a focused tasting of seven different winemakers' wines, all sourcing from the ...
Read morePinot Noir Is Deserving
Written by shawn on date 12 March 2015 in Santa Barbara County, Wine Culture, Wine Festivals , Wine Regions
Recently I had the opportunity to attend one of the greatest wine events on California's Central Coast, World of Pinot Noir. Attendees had the opportunity to taste stellar discoveries like Storm from South Africa, Leelanau Vintners Association of Michigan, and Austrialian Pinot Noirs.
I also had a chance to visit with some fantastic (personally) known producers including: Navarro (Anderson Valley), Talley (Arroyo Grande), Ryan Cochran (Santa Maria Valley), Gypsy Canyon (Sta Rita Hills),Verdad (Edna Valley), Hillard Bruce (Sta Rita Hills), Siduri (Northern CA) and many others.
Along the way I discussed Pinot Noir with some winemakers whose wine ...
Read moreTurkish Wines VinoRai
Written by shawn on date 28 February 2015 in Wine Regions, Wine Reviews
Turkish Wine History:
Italian Slow Wine Event
Written by shawn on date 28 December 2014 in Natural Wine , Wine Festivals , Wine Regions, Winemakers
Australia's Top 5 Best Destinations
Written by shawn on date 30 October 2014 in Wine Regions
Guest Post: Jane Roberts
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Jane Robert is a Passionate blogger. She works on behalf of Turkish Travel Visa and she has been writing content on the web professionally since 2010. As an avid reader and blogger she shares her experience through her articles on Travel, Culture, History, Lifestyle and many more.
Australia's Best Destinations For Wine Lovers
Australian wines are equal to those produced in other parts of the world. Australia is the fourth largest producer of wines and almost every country imports Australian wines. Australia has always been travellers favourite, it could also hold true for ...
Read moreThe Best of the 805 Wine Panel
Written by shawn on date 21 October 2014 in Central Coast, Restaurants , Santa Barbara County, Wine Dinners, Wine Festivals , Wine Regions, Winemakers
(All photos copyright protected and taken by Shawn Burgert)
The Best of the 805 is taking place this weekend, October 24/25th, at the historic Camarillo Ranch House. It is a loaded weekend event kicking off with a Friday night wine dinner featuring some of the very best local chefs including John Paolone of Cafe Firenze, Tim Kilcoyne of Scratch, Anastashia Chavez from Barrel House 101, and Gabe Garcia of Tierra Sur.
Saturday, October 25th, is the main event held from 1:00-5:00 PM. The event is loaded with live music, over 100 venders that include great wineries, breweries ...
Santa Barbara's New AVA - Ballard Canyon
Written by shawn on date 15 October 2013 in Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Wine Regions
For the '805' there has been some big news in the wine world within the past couple of weeks. Ballard Canyon is the newest recognized wine region inside of Santa Barbara County.
What does this mean?
A couple of things, starting with wine labels likely will show off the new AVA name, Ballard Canyon. In my view, on some level there is a science to this, and on the other hand, it becomes marketing.
(Above Single Photo - Taken by Lee Tomkow with my camera)
As Ballard Canyon is noted for producing stellar Rhones (like Viognier,Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache ...
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