Pinot Noir is one of France’s most legendary grapes and the grape that earned Burgundy its reputation. The parent of varietals like Pinot Gris/Grigio and Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir is blue to violet to indigo in color with relatively thin
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Stumbled on Ornellaia in 2000 at the Santa Cantarina in Amalfi. Ornellaia represents all the virtues of Bolgheri’s climate – abundant sunshine without excessive heat, dry summers to allow the grapes to achieve perfect ripeness and concentration. As there is
My daughter’s favorite was Flowers. In fact, when she was tasting wine for her wedding she sipped both Flowers and Failla. When I asked her which Pinot Noir she preferred, she replied, Flowers. So, I had her blind folded and
Kosta Browne is a Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California. “Hot Legs” introduced me to Kosta Browne and I am forever thankful – even though it was his dad’s find. Kosta Browne is a blend of
I first had this wine during the summer of 2017 in Florence on the terrace at the Belmond Villa San Michele during dinner. This was a total crowd pleaser for a group of 6 with 6 very different palettes. Guado