Month: December 2021

It’s time to put your arts-and-crafts skills to work in the wine cellar! Make your own one-of-a-kind glassware with this guide to upcycling used wine bottles. (Advanced level: Try turning them into candles!) Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/3sJaXZ8 Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for just $12! https://winesp.ec/2JTLzy1

Scenes from the October 16 morning harvest of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Munselle Vineyards in Alexander Valley. All of the grapes harvested for Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon are picked when our Winemaker Rob Davis believes the flavors are ideal for making a beautifully balanced, elegant, silky wine. Follow these grapes from the vine to the winery

What do vineyards cost in the south of France? From Chateauneuf du Pape to Corbieres, Jon Bowen walked us through land prices across the Languedoc. The most expensive land in the Languedoc comes from an area that might surprise you. Ready to buy? Jon explains how the process works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmMMPLhyOBo&index=2&list=PLddUmDhg4G_L1uMI-r6kVLdtiUCCpO21f Alex Gambal told us about

Wine story from two Masters of Wine. They were also beginners once. If you are a beginner, this will open your eyes to the wine world! Peter Koff’s curated wine selection is in the following link: https://www.greatwine2u.com/ Life is too short for bad wines. Enjoy better wines with us to maximize your happiness! by Wineking

The CEO of a revered Amarone house honors her family’s history, pouring the 2000 vintage of La Poja, one of Allegrini’s rarest, most prestigious bottlings, a single-vineyard table wine made entirely from the native Corvina grape.

Jordan Winery Associate Winemaker Maggie Kruse discusses how wine corks are made. This video shows the cork tree bark–what wine corks are made of– and explains cork harvesting from the forests in Portugal and the quality control steps that are taken to ensure each bottle of Jordan wine has the best closure possible. Learn how

What is Natural Wine? John Paul of Cameron Winery in Oregon talks about the trend with a focus on eliminating sediment. John Paul of Cameron Winery produces wines in Oregon from, among others, his “Clos Electrique” vineyard site. We filmed with John Paul at Storyteller Wine Company in Portland and at the winery. See all

This year I visited Alsace with CIVA to learn and report about the wines from alsace. With its unique terroir the alsacian winemakers are able to produce a wide range of unique wines from grape varieties like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat or Pinot Noir. This interview was taken by CIVA during the Millésimes Alsace

This master of Sonoma Pinot Noir skillfully blends California and French techniques. Senior editor Kim Marcus, who reviewed the wine, explains why it’s Wine Spectator’s No. 2 Wine of 2019. More Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the Year content: https://top100.winespectator.com/ Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: http://winesp.ec/3nxPCOU Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for just

Was 2013 a Good Year for California Wine? 2013 wines shocked us with their incredible concentration of flavors. We never expected back-to-back stellar vintages like 2012 and 2013. Watch this 2013 vintage harvest report from Jordan Winery in Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, offering an inside look at the 2013 growing season, yields and overall