Inglenook in the San Francisco Chronicle
another fantastic article on the restoration of Inglenook. click on the article to read.
Exclusive Chablis Grand Cru Dinner in Hong Kong
While in Hong Kong, the Union des Grands Crus de Chablis have joined forces with Amuse Bouche restaurant to create a special Chablis Grand Cru dinner.
This once in a lifetime event, in the presence of the members, will include a glass of 12 different Chablis Grands Crus, in some cases taken from the producers’ private cellars.
Spaces are extremely limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please contact the restaurant directly to make your booking.
Amuse Bouche, 22/F The Hennessy, 256 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
Tel : 2891 3666 – email : info@amusebouche.com
First Time in Asia for Union des Grands Crus de Chablis
The Union des Grands Crus de Chablis will travel to Asia for the first time in May 2012, to host a presentation of the critically acclaimed 2010 vintage.
Their walk-around tasting format, which has already proved successful in London, Moscow, St Petersburg, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen and New York, will feature over 45 wines from the seven Grands Crus of Chablis. The tasting will also include a selection of older vintages to illustrate the ageing capacity of these wines.
As UGCC President, Louis Moreau, explains, “Historically, Chablis has enjoyed a privileged relationship with Japan, and all of the members regularly visit the Asian markets, however, this is the first time that we visit Asia as a group, which is very exciting.
We believe that the UGCC tasting offers a fantastic opportunity to taste all of the Grand Cru wines side by side, from different producers, in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the character and complexity of this unique terroir. When we hosted this same tasting in London earlier this year, tasters commented that the difference in “climats” is even more marked in the 2010 vintage, so this is a great way to benchmark Grand Cru Chablis.”
The tasting is open to all members of the trade. A detailed list of wines can be provided in advance, in either word or excel format.
Vinexpo Asia Pacific
Tuesday 29th May 2012
14h00 – 18h00
Room 206/207/208 : Level 2
Members :
Domaine Collet – Domaine de Chateau Grenouilles – Domaine des Malandes - Domaine Drouhin-Vaudon – Domaine Gerard Tremblay – Domaine Laroche - Domaine Long-Depaquit – Domaine Louis Moreau – Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Févre – Domaine Pascal Bouchard - Domaine Servin – Domaine William Fevre – Simonnet Febvre
Domaine Collet – Domaine de Chateau Grenouilles – Domaine des Malandes - Domaine Drouhin-Vaudon – Domaine Gerard Tremblay – Domaine Laroche - Domaine Long-Depaquit – Domaine Louis Moreau – Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Févre – Domaine Pascal Bouchard - Domaine Servin – Domaine William Fevre – Simonnet Febvre
RSVP :
email : lorraine@lorrainecarrigan.com
facebook : Union des Grands Crus de Chablis / twitter : @GrandCruChablis
facebook : Union des Grands Crus de Chablis / twitter : @GrandCruChablis
click for pdf of release here
Inglenook article from 1890
Admittedly, this isn’t exactly “news” as its 122 years old, but it is phenomenally interesting to see just how informed and passionate Gustave Niebaum was, only 10 years after purchasing the Inglenook winery. Particularly interesting is his understanding of hygiene in the winery and the vineyards.
Click on the article to read a pdf. However, be warned, column inches were more densely packed 122 years ago, so you will need to enlarge to a full screen, and then some.
fab, fab, fab review on Chateau de Sours rosé 2011 (Money Week, 24 feb 2012)
Absolutely delighted with this rave review from Matthew Jukes in this week’s MoneyWeek.
California Stars : Inglenook in Town & Country
“Now under the ownership of Francis Ford Coppola, what was once a jug wine has reclaimed its birthright”. Another great article on Coppola’s resurrection of the Inglenook estate in Town & Country (march 2012)
St Hallett TV
The team at St Hallett has created a YouTube channel – a great way to follow the latest news in the Barossa Valley. This page will be updated regularly, as new videos are added.
Harvest Update – first reds in (Feb 15)
Harvest Update – red wines (Feb 3)
Harvest Update – White Wines (Feb 3)
Good Vineyards, Good People, Great Wines – “we just do Shiraz, Shiraz and more Shiraz”
Old Vines, Special Sites – a detailled insight into the parcels used for St Hallett vines
“Francis Ford Coppola finally achieved his dream – the rebirth of Inglenook” Decanter Feb 2012
“‘The more I thought about it, the more excited I became. It is such a high-minded, noble enterprise, to restore Inglenook to the role it one occupied’. Warren Winiarski, found of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars”
Fabulous seven page feature on the rebirth of Inglenook in Decanter.
Champagne Moutard in the Netherlands
Huge thanks to the LFE for a great Open Wine Day (#owd2011) last sunday. Over 300 customers resisted the temptation to stay in their gardens and bask in the late summer sun, and came along to the LFE offices to taste a great selection of wines.
Champagne Moutard’s Cuvée Six Cépages was the undoubted winner on my table, however, the hourly sabering of a magnum of the Grande Cuvée also drew the crowds. Watch here. A fun sunday.
Thanks LFE !