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Regional Profile: Jura
Where: East of the Burgundy region in France, pushed right up against the border with Switzerland. Heard of the Jurassic era? It’s actually named after the Jura region, because its limestone soils were...
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Winery Profile: Pewsey Vale
Who: Pewsey Vale What: Archetypical Aussie Rieslings Made to Age Where: Eden Valley, Australia Why: Because in 1847, the same year that the now-famous Barossa Valley’s first commercial vineyards...
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Regional Profile: Eden Valley, Australia
Where: Start in South Australia’s Barossa Valley and move about 300 meters up — not north but east: literally up, into the hills. What: Historically, the Eden Valley was just an extension of the...
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Winery Profile: Valdespino
Who: Valdespino What: Heritage of Jerez, Showing Off Sherry’s Splendor Where: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain Inocente Criadera at the Valdespino bodega. Photo by Peter Liem. Why: Because they’re one...
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Regional Profile: Beaujolais
Where: About 75 miles south of the city of Beaune, Beaujolais caps the southern end of France’s Burgundy region. What: Classic Gamay with climbing quality. For a while, Beaujolais had an...
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Winery Profile: Julien Sunier
Who: Julien Sunier What: Fresh Face Spurring the Swell of Beaujolais Where: Beaujolais, France Why: Because this native Burgundian was set to inherit a hair salon from his parents, but he decided...
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Winery Profile: Domaine Sigalas
Who: Domaine Sigalas What: Greek Grandmaster of Santorini’s Singularity Where: Santorini, Greece Vines at Domaine Sigalas in Santorini, Greece. Photo from sigalas-wine.com. Why: Because Paris...
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Regional Profile: Santa Ynez Valley
Where: “Part Two” of Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley AVA runs parallel with the southern California coast as it veers abruptly east in line with the Transverse Ranges’ Santa Ynez Mountains. The...
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Winery Profile: Au Bon Climat
Who: Au Bon Climat What: Living Winemaking Legend that Expedited Santa Barbara onto the Wine Country Map Where: Santa Maria Valley, California Why: Because Jim Clendenen looks like your...
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Winery Profile: Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Who: Robert Sinskey Vineyards What: Backing Biodynamics Without Skimping on Seduction Where: Carneros (Napa Valley), California Robert Sinskey Vineyards. Photo by and copyright of Robert Sinskey....
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Spring Suppers for Six – Menu & FAQ
Menu (Feeds one table of up to six people) - Poached leeks vinaigrette with Dijon, fresh herbs and chopped egg - Ricotta- and chard-stuffed cannelloni with forest mushrooms and fava beans - Leg of...
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Regional Profile: Jura
Where: East of the Burgundy region in France, pushed right up against the border with Switzerland. Heard of the Jurassic era? It’s actually named after the Jura region, because its limestone soils were...
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