Domaine Blanc et Fils Apremont “Willy”

More Alpine goodness from Willy Blanc and Kate Stamps If you’re a fan of crisp, fresh white wines, light spicy reds, and super-clean Rosé, wines from the Savoie will be in your wheelhouse!Tucked away in eastern France, nestled on the Swiss and Italian borders, the Savoie (pronounced sav-wah) is best known as one of Europe’s…

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Domaine Petit Roubie Picpoul de Pinet

Domaine Petit Roubie is a family-owned vineyard located in the Languedoc region of southern France. Their flagship wine is the Picpoul de Pinet, a crisp and refreshing white wine made from the Picpoul grape variety. The wine is known for its bright acidity and flavors of lemon, green apple, and minerality. Domaine Petit Roubie uses sustainable and organic farming practices to produce their wines, and the vineyard benefits from the cooling effects of the nearby Mediterranean Sea. The winery also produces red and rosé wines, as well as a small production of dessert wine made from the Muscat grape. Overall, Domaine Petit Roubie’s wines are highly regarded for their quality and value, making them a popular choice among wine connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike.

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AWM 5 Minute Guide to Grower Champagne

Visiting with my favorite Grower -- Sabine Godmé AWM 2018 Buying Trip to Champagne 

Grower Champagne is a type of Champagne crafted by small, independent producers who grow their own grapes and make their own Champagne. Typically, these producers, known as “growers,” are small, family-owned operations with a keen focus on quality. 

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Mas Amiel Fortified Dessert Wine Vintage 2015 – Vin Doux Naturel 20 Ans D’Âge – Demi-John Aged 20 Year AOC Maury, France

Dessert wines from Maury are unique in a number of ways. The vineyards are planted on hills of schist and black marl, providing the wines with a distinct minerality and concentration seldom seen in fortified wines. The wines are also fermented and aged in unconventional ways. The Vintage 2015, after fortification, is aged in an oxygen-free environment, allowing the wine to develop optimum freshness and fruit intensity — very similar to young vintage port with smoother tannins.

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