Wine Reviews

Founded in 1812, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is one of the most important maisons in Champagne and a Group that includes Salon, among others, within its portfolio.  Bernard de Nonancourt is the man who has had the greatest influence on the history of this great champagne house, positioning it firmly at the forefront of quality. Its current chef de...
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In Spain, Albariño is synonymous with Martin Códax, and most Spaniards know, or have tried, his main wine on occasion. It is found on most restaurant wine lists in Spain because it is a genuine all-rounder wine that always makes a good impression. The winery, founded in 1886, is located in Cambados in the Val do Salnés in Galicia, an area with a...
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Founded in 1885, the Juan Matías Torres winery is one of the oldest in the Canary Islands and five generations of the same family have been producing wine uninterrupted since that date. This winery is notable for its exceptional location in the south of the Canary Island of La Palma, in the Fuencaliente area of special natural interest,...
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Santorini is a paradise island which, to those in the wine world, is known for its quality wine, especially its Vin Santo di Santorini, a truly spectacular sweet wine.  Following the volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago, which covered the island in lava, ash and rocks, there emerged perfect conditions for producing a wine, unlike any other.. The...
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Château d'Esclans is a splendid 700 hectare property located in the La Motte area, north of St. Tropez, in Provence. The Domaine’s owner, Sacha Lichine, is the man behind the rosé revolution which has taken place in Provence over the last decade, placing them on a par with the great red and white wines, as well as on the front page of the world’s...
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There are two key dates in the history of Jacquesson. One is 1798, when Memmie Jacquesson founded the champagne house in Châlons. And the other is 1974, when the Chiquet family acquired the company, setting up in the village of Dizy, where many of their vineyards are located.  The company then took a new direction – reducing production and seeking...
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Erick de Sousa, third generation of the de Sousa family, has been at the helm of this interesting Avize-based champagne house since 1986.  His philosophy is straightforward - it is not enough just to have great terroir, you have to respect it and allow the grape to express the best of its character. The champagne house has 10 hectares of old...
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Based in the centre of Reims, the Ruinart champagne house is one of the pillars of  Champagne tradition. It owes its name to a hard-working and intuitive Benedictine monk named Dom Thierry Ruinart, a contemporary of Louis XIV. In 1729, his nephew, Nicolas Ruinart, founded the First Maison de Champagne. Today, Ruinart is synonymous with quality...
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Henri Giraud is a family champagne house unknown to the general public but appreciated and highly prized by experienced connoisseurs of the champagne world. With a long wine tradition throughout its history which began in the 17th century, it was not until 1990 that the champagne house started down its current route. This is when the 12th...
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