The best Sonoma wineries offer not only exceptional wines, but also a beautiful tasting experience. With its sprawling, picturesque grounds and wines with finesse and nuance, Lynmar Estate is both of these. This family-owned boutique winery offers guests an intimate, authentic taste of Sonoma’s terroir. Beginning with a Vision The evolution of Lynmar Estate is …
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Can you bottle terroir? The liquid yellow rippling in my glass is vibrant and pure. It is everything I would expect from Chardonnay grown in a cooler area of Napa Valley. The wine in focus: Six Cloves Wine, by owner and winemaker Sonoe Hirabayashi. This boutique winery released its inaugural vintage just a few years …
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In an effort to support AAPI-owned businesses, The Wine Daily has consolidated a list of Asian-owned wineries or wineries with an Asian winemaker. Thank you to the many members of the wine community who have written to us and helped grow this list. We’ve been thrilled by the positive response to this article, and continue …
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For founder George Zhang, ShunYi Cellars represents much more than wine. It is an expression of culture, values, and history. It tells stories, of past and present. And it has the power to bring people together. We had the opportunity to experience ShunYi Cellars, and came away with a new perspective on the power of …
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Just off Napa’s Highway 29, amidst unassuming winery buildings, an incredible culinary experience lies in wait. At RD Winery, guests can taste wines paired with Asian dishes that are as artistic as they are delicious. Colorful spring rolls arrive alongside crisp Malvasia Bianca. Succulent pork buns meld with the bright flavors of Zinfandel. This interplay …
At Blackbird Vineyards, you won’t find flashy marketing, or extravagant tasting experiences. Its winemakers, Kyle Mizuno and Aaron Pott, have just one focus: exceptional, terroir-driven wines. From triple-sorting grapes to calibrating barrel toasting, they are meticulous about their craft. We had the opportunity to review the Blackbird Vineyards wine portfolio. Here’s a closer look. Bordeaux …
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Tai-Ran Niew may be a winemaker, but he approaches his craft with the thoughtfulness of a philosopher. Niew Vineyards is guided by 静, the Chinese concept of being serenely aware. Its grapes are farmed naturally, following the principles of Japanese natural farming pioneer Masanobu Fukuoka. Niew is fueled by a desire to push the limits …
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One of the latest wines to make its rounds in industry circles is Moone-Tsai. Since its founding in 2003, this family-run winery has built a reputation for cult-status Cabernet Sauvignon. Moone-Tsai isn’t trying to becoming an industry heavyweight, like Silver Oak or Caymus. It’s just here to craft extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon from the best fruit …
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Tucked in between centuries-old Napa Valley legends like Beringer Vineyards and Grgich Hills Estates, there’s a new kid on the block: Yao Family Wines. Unlike its cousins dating back to the 18th century, NBA All-Star Yao Ming’s first wine was released in 2009. What could a basketball legend possibly have to do with age-worthy wine? …
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Today, Bloomberg announced that Jay-Z’s Armand de Brignac is releasing a new $850 Champagne. The bottle, Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two (A2 for short) is a blend from the 2008, 2009, and 2010 vintages. So what makes the Armand de Brignac A2 so expensive? For starters, there are only 2,333 bottles produced. Next, high quality grapes …
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