Posts Tagged ‘california’
History Of Wine – When Did The World Start Making Wine
Each country has its own history in growing vines and making wine, in this article I’ll break down the time period when certain countries started their Winemaking lives. This list contains 45 of the most well-known Winemaking countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and both North and South America. Answering questions like When Did New…
Read More2010 Extra Brut En Tirage California Sparkling Wine
Right from the world famous Napa Valley in California USA comes this 2010 En Tirage Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc Carneros Sparkling Wine. Napa Valley is America’s most famous wine region, with varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Don Baumhefner started the wine program…
Read MoreTop Sparkling Wines of California
California produces some fantastic sparkling wines that are influenced by the beautiful landscape and terroir. Here are a few examples to try. Scharffenberger Brut Excellence NV Scharffenberger Cellars was founded in 1981 with the commitment to making ultra-premium sparkling wines, which are today established among America’s finest. The Brut Excellence is the house’s signature cuvée made from approximately…
Read MoreDomaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros is a singular winery best known as a small grower-producer of methóde champenoise sparkling wine, Pinot Noir, certified organic estate vineyards, and a breathtakingly beautiful château. Founded by the noble family behind Champagne Taittinger, Claude Taittinger’s search for a worthy U.S. counterpart began in the late 1970s. In 1987 he selected a 138-acre…
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