Wines of Duoro, Portugal

The Valley of Douro is a northern wine region of Portugal primarily associated with Port wines. Taking its name from the River Douro, it is located upstream from the famous wine region of Portugal. Port is an important...

Wines of Pfalz, Germany

Neighboring French Alsace and Rheinhessen, Pfalz is the second largest wine region in Germany, and one of the most important contributors to Germany’s global recognition in the wine industry. Shaped as a rectangle, Pfalz is a narrow piece...

Wines of Rheinhessen, Germany

Taking its name from the river Rhine and the Hesse state, Rheinhessen is the largest wine producing province in Germany.  Also known as “the land of a thousand hills”, the region’s scenery is dramatic and conservative, as it...

Wines of France

Wine-making in France dated back for centuries, for every region in the country there is a major grape or wine style that is only unique to that region – a classic example of terroir.  Ranked #1 in wine...

Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley 2007

  Tasted: Oct 2012 Not cheap at close to $200 bottle, rated 97+ and beautifully crafted. Joseph Phelps has long been a great name in Napa Valley Wine Country.  Its signature series: Insignia has been rated consistently in...

Wines of Greece

The blue Aegean waters that surround the many islands do sparkle; houses on the hillside overlooking the ocean seem to capture all of your senses.  Experiencing the food and wine of Greece is a passionate adventure and an...

Wines of Portugal

Wines of Portugal

Geography & Climate On the south western corner of Europe, neighboring Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, lays one of the oldest European civilizations, Portugal. Blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate, Portugal experiences an amazing 3,000 hours of sunshine...

Wines of Germany

Geography and climate Being the eighth largest wine producer in the world, Germany is best known for its white wines, dry or sweet, unique and elegant. With a history of winemaking going back to the Romans, Deutschland’s wineries...

Wines of Chile

Stretching along the western coast of the South American continent, Chile’s population seems to be tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes. Chile is a land of sublime mountains and endless wonderful beaches. Guarded by natural barriers,...

Wines of New Zealand

New Zealand’s spectacular wine is produced in ten major wine growing regions spread over 1,600 kilometers (990 mi). The wine culture of the islands can be traced back to colonial times. Surprisingly, the first successful winery was established...

Wines of South Africa

The passionate winemakers of South Africa use a mixture of modern techniques with distinctive traditional, with the results being some of the world’s finest wines. Even with vast expansive regions of vineyards, most aim for top quality, not...