Tag Archives: Family

The World of Yalumba

Posted on May 19, 2017 by joyofwine

In 1849, a vineyard was planted in Angaston, South Australia, which now makes Yalumba the oldest Australian family winery. Yalumba is also part of an elite group of families in Australia, called ‘First Families of Wine’, with the 12 families … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Tasting, wine | Tagged Adelaide, Alberta, Ambassador, Angaston, Australia, barrels, bottles, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caley, claret, cooperage, Family, launch, maturation, oldest, Shiraz, Smith, winemaking, Yalumba, yeast | 4 Comments

An Evening with Catena Wines

Posted on March 3, 2017 by joyofwine

Last week, my boss and I were privileged to be two of only six guests for dinner and a tasting of some exclusive (higher-end) wines from the Bodega Catena Zapata of Argentina. Anyone who knows me, will know that Argentine … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Tasting, Varietals, wine | Tagged Adrianna, Alta, altitude, argentina, blend, bones, cabernet, Cal, Catena, Chardonnay, Family, France, Malbec, New World, Nicasia, rival, stones, vineyard, white, world, Zapata | 4 Comments

Let’s Not Forget Schioppettino!

Posted on December 15, 2016 by joyofwine

Friuli is well known for their fabulous whites, but on my recent trip to the region, we imbibed in the reds of the regions, and likely the most famous, is Schioppettino (Sk-YIP-a-TEENO). There are many producers of this fine grape, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Tasting, Varietals, wine | Tagged autochthonous, Cialla, estate, Family, Friuli, Italy, legal, local, native, old vine, opportunity, Prepotto, producer, Roncho di Cialla, Schioppettino, tasting, wine | Leave a comment

Abruzzo Adventure- Tiberio

Posted on October 7, 2016 by joyofwine

During this Abruzzo Adventure, of the nine wineries visited, in a town called Cugnoli, is (another) family owned winery, run by brother and sister team Cristiana and Antonio Tiberio, and one of the only wineries (of the ones visited) with … Continue reading →

Posted in Tasting and Tours, wine | Tagged Abruzzo, acidity, Cugnoli, Family, food, grapes, Italy, Michelin star, Montepulciano, pairing, Pecorino, Pescara, Tiberio, Trebbiano Abruzzese, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, vineyard, winery, winery dog | Leave a comment

Abruzzo Adventure – Praesidium

Posted on September 20, 2016 by joyofwine

Way up in the hills of Abruzzo, lies the picturesque little town of Prezza, and home to Praesidium wines. The name means fortress, and it’s a small family owned winery, founded by Enzo and Lucia Pasquale, with the second generation … Continue reading →