United States To fully understand the California cult wine phenomenon, one must know that it did not arise from a vacuum. Its source material lies in the fact that the wealthy and powerful always have coveted cer
United States I am not aware of the origin of the term "cult wine" (or "cult winery"). A friend tells me he believes it was first applied to Screaming Eagle, the famous Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, but I
France Due to the fact that human beings are insecure, especially when it comes to tastes, they like to follow the example others are setting. This is the case in fashion, music, art and certainly as well
United States After a little break, here's Steve Heimoff's new article about the World of Pinot Noir. A festival held in Shell Beach that brings together producers and lovers of great Pinot.
France The Champagne region's reputation has long been attached to a few big names: Veuve Clicquot, Moet & Chandon, Taittinger and others are the names, with which the vast majority of us identify the
United States One of the most famous vineyards in California is known as Bien Nacido, which I visited in early May, staying in their small but comfortable guesthouse. Bien Nacido is located in the northwestern pa
