Can you imagine that a most expensive bottle of white wine was sold at a London auction at the price of US$100,000 or GBP 55,000. It was the 1787 vintage Sauternes from Château Yquem. True wine lovers can go this far to possess their favorite brand of wine. This is a rare quality of vintage…
Food pairings are more popular than ever for wine aficianados. But when you’re trying to find the perfect fit for a particular cuisine, at the right price, what do you choose? Fear not, dear readers. A story in today’s SF Chronicle entitled: “Ten food-friendly wines you can bring home to dinner” has all the bases…
Vouvray is named after a small village in France’s Loire Valley, Vouvray is steely and vivacious when young — some even call it “nervous” — but it is also among the world’s longest-lived white wines. Vouvray can age for decades, and has been known to remain in prime condition for more than a century. Read…