http://www.thewinetravelers.com Exploring the wine regions of the world Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:52:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In our exploration for the best that Napa has to offer, we found the wine and food pairing at the Kuleto Estate. Usually, wine and food pairings at wineries mean a hunk of cheese, dry bread, and a slice of salami. That is far from the case at Kuleto. With ... http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=53 Winemaker and consultant Eduoard Labeye is taking us on a tour of southern France. This maritime region is famous for its blends. Generally speaking, in more stable continental climates single-varietal wines are common. But in these more unpredictable weather patterns, it makes sense to have a variety of grapes to ... http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=48 We just received another shipment of our Little Vineyards club selection. Popped the Cab the other night and it was awesome. From our notes: Color: Deep pomegranate. Nose: Ripe notes of sumac and wild black currant with undertones of oak. A bit of alcohol still on this youngster, but nothing to be ... http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=47 We just did a bunch of work at the Kuleto Estate and it's definitely our new favorite winery in Napa. We are just blown away by the beauty and laid back, friendly atmosphere up there. It's a ways off the beaten path, up on a mountain overlooking Lake Hennessey and ... http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=40 We visited our old friends and neighbors recently for a great meal back in our old "Hood" - the West Side of Sonoma (city). Geordie Carr, head winemaker for Enkidu, broke out a newly bottled '07 Sonoma Valley zinfandel from his own label: Bump. He whipped up some local surf ... http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=44 Our stay in Bordeaux wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Left Bank. This relatively small region is hailed as the most famous, and successful, wine region in the world. We go there to find out why, taste the wines, eat the food, and meet the people. Contrary to ... http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=31 Bordeaux is a huge region of immense diversity. In this episode we eschew the giant, famous estates of the Left Bank and explore the often overlooked Right Bank, near St. Emilion, where rolling countryside, ancient villages, and quaint farmhouses dot the landscape. Here we stay with the Holzberg family, discover ... http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=30 We visit the legendary wine region of Burgundy to try and better understand the notion of "terroir." It's pinot noir, chardonnay, fine Burgundian cuisine and lots of good times as we explore this diverse and hugely entertaining region. http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=29 What's it like to be a busy consulting winemaker in the south of France? We take a road trip with Eduoard Labeye on a typical work week to find out. Edoard is simply one of the most beloved winemakers in France, but he also consults for some pretty big names ... http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=28 The Wine Travelers visit the oldest wine making site in southern France at the Chateau St. Cosme in the village of Gigondas, on the northern edge of Provence. Here we meet the lively winemaker Louis Barroul and learn what makes the southern Rhone so different than the north. We speak ... http://www.thewinetravelers.com/?p=27