Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2001 Ronchi di Cialla

In Focus, by Richard Sagala Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2001 Another typical offering of the Ronchi di Cialla Estate is the Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso. Typical of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the grape is also found in Veneto and is a parent of the Corvina grape (used in Valpolicella and Amarone). If you read my tasting note

In Vino Pairing Veritas (Wine & Food Pairing) #1: Grilled Sole with Chianti or Blancs de Blancs?

  In this new wine pairing section of the IMBA wine cellar management we will discuss wine & food pairing… An important topic indeed, right up the butler alley. Without further ado: watch this movie clip and notice what wine the villain chooses (and how JB glances at him…) So, what JB does really think about the

Dom Pérignon is not chilled? a Rolls-Royce Chauffeur trick

by Richard Sagala, Butler / Rolls-Royce Chauffeur Thursday 25th of May 2017 = National Wine Day. The situation: The bottle of Dom Pérignon is not cold and is needed urgently… Here is a trick from a certified Rolls-Royce chauffeur. You don’t own a Rolls-Royce (but own a fridge)? No problem. Use this method at home if

Alois Lageder, Löwengang 2013 Chardonnay

  In Focus, By Richard Sagala This bottle of Löwengang Chardonnay is of a light gold colour with green highlights. On the nose, aromas of Golden Delicious apples are supported by caramelized apples, vanilla and poached pears. On the palate one feels that this is a dry wine endowed with refreshing acidity, generous alcohol and

Tasting Dom Pérignon 2004, a champagne fit for a Queen, two Princes, and a Princess…

In Focus, by Richard Sagala Today, Monday the 22nd of May is an official holiday in Canada.The occasion is to celebrate Queen Victoria the great Grandmother of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second our Canadian head of State. Moët & Chandon Champagne House (producers of Dom Pérignon), holds a royal warrant as supplier of champagne to Queen Elizabeth

Pouget, Margaux Fourth Growth dodged the 2003 heat wave!

  by Richard Sagala Pouget, Margaux Fourth Growth dodged (very well) the 2003 heat wave! The appearance is typical Margaux with some bottle age: a clear medium garnet with ruby colour highlights followed by aromas of black cherries, tobacco, with a hint of cloves and subdued vegetal fern notes. Of medium body, this supple wine

Château de Fargues 2003, if you have a sweet spot for the famous Sauternes French appellation, this wine will delight you

In Focus, by Richard Sagala  Coming from the private estate of the Lur-Saluces family, the 2003 vintage was born while Alexandre, the actual owner of the Fargues estate, was still in charge of the mythical Château d’Yquem. Count Alexandre de Lur-Saluces was actively involved at Château d’Yquem from 1968 to 2004 as the owner and manager

Comtes de Champagne 2006: Elegant yet assertive

  “A special occasion fully mature champagne for who craves depth, the wine surprises by its power” by Richard Sagala When we think of a Blanc de Blanc Champagne style, we learn in Soms school that those Chardonnay based wines should usually be more refined, with more of a light touch on the palate than