Looking like the underwater photograph of some big purple wave, yeast and must converge at the start of a fermentation in Napa Valley at Anomaly Vineyards in St. Helena, California. INSTRUCTIONS:Download this image by right-clicking on the image and selecting “save link as” or “save target as.” Then select the desired location on your computer to save the image. Mac …

It’s been a busy week for E.&J. Gallo and for white wine lovers tracking the news. Following the announcement of its acquisition of Chardonnay powerhouse Rombauer on Aug. 29, Gallo has purchased Napa-based white wine specialist Massican. The deal includes the Massican brand and its inventory of wines. Massican does not own vineyards or a winery. Neither side disclosed a …

Golden vines at Bethel Heights On the rise of Oregon Chardonnay, I had a conversation with David Adelsheim, founder of Adelsheim Vineyard and the first chair of the Oregon wine board, about the continuing growth in quality and reputation that has surged over the last decade. ‘Chardonnay isn’t a winemaking technique. It’s a grape,’ he pointed out. ‘In order to …

A lovely wine, with a silky texture and elegantly multilayered raspberry and blueberry flavors highlighted by garrigue, crushed stone and forest floor accents as this builds richness and tension toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2031. 670 cases made. Source : a4d6eb044d17660cead4b31b6fc6cbb1

Rich, this red offers plum, cherry, iron and leather aromas and flavors. Shows a smooth texture backed by light tannins, ending with a bitter almond note. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2027. 12,500 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. Source : f240108502510d4a81135d73c68a7297