The Wine Alchemist

🍇 Harvest 2024 has begun for Ridge Vineyards 🍇 On Thursday, August 15th, the Monte Bello winery received this beautiful fruit from the Evangelho vineyard. It’s typical that we receive carignane and zinfandel from this Contra Costa County vineyard before our estate vineyards. Join us in wishing all of our vineyard and production teams a happy harvest! 🥂 #harvest #wine #winemaking #vineyard #winebusiness

Feeling Hot, hot, hot? ☀️ Fear not! La Verrière offers a safe haven from the extreme heat, nestled as it is within the cooling forest at altitude in Provence. Fancy a dive into the refreshing infinity pool overlooking the rolling vineyards and Mont Ventoux? Just jump into your car or hop on the TGV from Paris or Lyon or Eurostar from London arriving directly into Avignon, then it's only a 45-minute drive... SPECIAL B&B PRICING EARLY AUGUST & AUTUMN: 3 NIGHTS FOR 2! Availale August 10th - 17th or from 1st September For enquiries : [email protected] or +33490 100632 Nightly rates from 200€ Quelle canicule ! ☀️ Mais n'ayez crainte : réfugiez-vous à La Verrière, ce lieu insolite caché au cœur de la forêt en altitude en Provence. Profitez d'une bouffée de fraîcheur et plongez dans l'eau rafraîchissante de la grande piscine à débordement, avec vue sur les vignobles et sur 'Le Géant de Provence', le Mont Ventoux. Il suffit de sauter dans votre voiture ou dans un TGV depuis Paris, Lyon ou l'Eurostar de Londres directement à Avignon, puis seulement 45 minutes de route... OFFRES CHAMBRES D'HÔTES: DERNIÈRE MINUTE, DÉBUT AOÛT ET EN AUTOMNE: 3 NUITS AU PRIX DE 2 ! Période de disponibilités : 10/08 - 17/08 + à partir de 01/09 Demandes de réservations : [email protected] ou +33490100632. Tarif/nuit à partir de 200€ #provence #provencehouse #vacationrental #bedandbreakfast #luxurystay #ventoux #rhone #holiday #vacation #vaucluse #provencegetaway #travelprovence #sustainabletourism #provenceguide #onatousbesoindusud #vaisonventouxtourisme #officedetourismefrance #winery #sustainability #biodynamie #positiveluxury #foodandwine #winery

From beignets to truffled egg scrambles, 🥐🍳 Napa Valley has brunch covered. We’re home to over 150 restaurants and cafés! Here’s a generous helping of recommendations – for the next time you’re in town. Kitchen Door: From breakfast pho ga to the ‘One-eyed Pig’: A savory ham and cheese stuffed pancake, locals love their eclectic morning menu. The Grove at Copia: Get your fill of farm-to-table fare at The Culinary Institute of America’s signature restaurant – dine al fresco under the olive trees.   Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar: Bottomless mimosas, chicken & waffles, and plenty of savory classics taste even better paired with Archer Hotel’s high-rise view. Napa General Store: You'll want to linger… its gorgeous waterfront and spacious garden patio are hard to leave! Spice things up with a house-favorite horseradish Bloody Mary. Grace’s Table: You’ll smell the iron skillet cornbread (topped with lavender honey butter) blocks away. Good thing it’s available daily. Downtown Napa is highlighted here, but our best brunches are 5 towns long! See the full list – from Napa to Calistoga: https://lnkd.in/gQ5uu5ja

Exciting news for Napa Valley connoisseurs! Eight of our prestigious hotels have been recognized with the MICHELIN Key, a new designation for exceptional hospitality.🍷👏 Among the award winners: Meadowood Napa Valley and Auberge du Soleil, which each received a coveted Three Key distinction. 🏆 These five-star resorts join an exclusive group of only 11 U.S. hotels to earn Three Keys – MICHELIN’s ‘extraordinary’ honor!  Looking for a luxurious escape? Check out Visit Napa Valley’s official list of MICHELIN Key hotels, with a range of experiences and key designations.  Explore and discover: https://lnkd.in/gNP-tiUc #NapaValley #MICHELINKey #WineCountry #LuxuryTravel

END OF AN ERA Another #JudgmentofParis Legend leaves us. RIP Warren Winiarski of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars who had been recognized for the top ranking red wine in the famed 1976 blind tasting. He joins Chateau Montelena Winery winemaker Mike Grgich (12/13/2023, 100 yrs old) JoP white wine winner, and the JoP mastermind & iconic British gentleman Steven Spurrier (3/9/2021, 79 yrs old). Warren Winiarski October 22, 1928 – June 7, 2024 95 yrs old

Coming soon to the Donum Estate: ‘HYPERSPACE’ (2024) by artist Yang Bao, an expansive site-specific sound sculpture complex, uniquely embodying Donum’s vision to create a holistic sensory wine experience, inspired by our passions. To learn more about Yang Bao's 'HYPERSPACE', visit https://lnkd.in/dEVzZnwy. #TheDonumEstate #DonumEstate #Donum #TheDonumCollection #HYPERSPACE #YangBao #winery #carneros #sonoma #california

Burgundy’s Domaine Faiveley Buys Control of Sonoma’s Williams Selyem Four years after investing in the icon of California Pinot Noir, Erwan Faiveley has purchased a majority stake https://lnkd.in/ewKtyDV5

We are delighted to announce the winners of the Wine Buyers Awards 2024... Online Wine Buyer Winner - Dan Belmont of Good Wine Good People Single Venue Independent Merchants Winner - James Goodhart of BON COEUR FINE WINES LIMITED Multiple Venue Independent Merchants Winner - Carlos Santos, DipWSET of Humble Grape Single Venue On-Trade Winner - Carole Bryon DipWSET of Lady of the Grapes  Multiple Venue On-Trade Winner - Holly Ninnes of St Austell Brewery  Supermarkets & Multiples Winner - Matthew Fowkes of Majestic Wine  Rising Star Winner - Yoann Camail of The Walcot Group  Rising Star Winner - William Stephens of Nectar - Asahi Best Buying Team: On-Trade Winner - Vagabond Wines Best Buying Team: Off-Trade Winner - Waitrose & Partners Wine Buyer of the Year - James Goodhart of Bon Coeur Fine Wines A massive congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to our judges, sponsors, and partners for your contributions.