Fin du Fresne travels around the world with Pinot Noir
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by Fin du Fresne
From a winemaking perspective, Pinot Noir is in the midst of an exciting transition between traditional Burgundian approaches and new world innovations that help winemakers produce high quality and unique wines. New world winemakers are now beginning to understand how to make the best Pinot Noir from their vineyards rather than simply [...]
David Masi considers Chardonnay 3.0
by David Masi
Chardonnay is a strange animal in the United States. To some, it suggests the essence of classiness and comfort: with a glass of Chardonnay and some cheese, the world is good. Many beginning wine drinkers start with Chardonnay as they initiate their journey through the world of wine. For others, Chardonnay is a [...]
Wes Hagen’s perspective on Chardonnay
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by Wes Hagen
Sorry Riesling, but Chardonnay is the most expressive and complex white wine varietal in the world. The main problem for this noble grape is that it is also cultivated as a more humble commodity wine, which tends to blur the boundaries for some between the common Chardonnays and the elite ones. Chardonnay is [...]
