Bérêche et Fils Grower Champagne

by | Aug 9, 2019 | Champagne, Country, France

Raphaël Bérêche has arrived as one of the newest members of a small group of cult Champagne producers like Cedric Bouchard and Jérôme Prévost. While the hashtag #growerchampagne might be trending on Instagram, its more than just a trend, and there’s so much to it...

The Ned wines: Making Marlborough

by | Aug 7, 2019 | Country, New Zealand

In 1973 John Marris planted the first vineyards in Marlborough, laying the framework for what is now a family enterprise in its second generation. When John’s son Brent followed in suit, he first worked for several other brands from New Zealand, helping to bring them...

Gulfi: Guardians of Sicily’s Terroir

by | Jul 30, 2019 | Country, Italy, Italy, Sicily

Roman traditions & indigineous Sicilian varieties Vito Catania was one of many generations in a family focused on agriculture through the production of wine and olive oil. As Vito took over the family business, he pioneered a focus on the cultivation of several...

Paltrinieri Lambrusco: Art Inside & Out

by | Jul 10, 2019 | Country, Italy

Situated on a narrow strip of land just between the Secchia and Panaro rivers just north of Modena, is Cantina Paltrineri’s main vineyard, “Christo”, where loose soils rich with organic matter impart salinity and savory notes to Paltrineri’s Lambruscos.  Produced in...