Impressed by two offerings from Ponzi Vineyards, an Oregon winery established in 1970, the third in the state and now owned by Bollinger since 2021. Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood District Chardonnay 2021This Chardonnay, hailing from the Chehalem Mountains in Willamette Valley, boasts an alcohol content of 13.1%. The Laurelwood soil series, consisting of windblown loess atop… Read More »
Welcome to Clare Valley, one of South Australia’s oldest and most innovative wine regions, renowned for producing exceptional wines since 1851. Despite its modest size—approximately 35 km long and 5-10 km wide—Clare Valley has made a significant mark on the global wine scene, accounting for less than 1.5% of Australia’s total wine production. Location and… Read More »
The name Château La Tour Figeac suggests a prominent structure, but in reality, there’s no tower to view at the estate located in St-Émilion. The unusual name derives from a mill that once stood atop an old well, marking the historical significance of the site. Château La Tour Figeac emerged following the fragmentation of Château… Read More »