The process of making the Cremant began at 8am. The Pinot Gris juice that, just a day and a half before, we had put into the tank to separate, was ready to be put to work. First, the clear juice was removed and mixed with a small amount of the first fermentation of the wine.... Continue Reading →
Harvest Time and I Feel Grape!
I am currently in the town of Ammerschwihr in Alsace, France. Alsace borders Germany and has changed hands many times in its history. This ancient straddling of people and place is reflected in the feel of the region; from the architecture to the food and language. I am staying with Christian Binner, a winemaker who... Continue Reading →
You Can’t Win (French) Friends With Dad Jokes
There are few things that I love more than traveling. I don't just love traveling, I feel deeply at ease with it. Even the obstacles that come up - missed flights, overlooked reservations, wrong directions, miscalculated timing - I approach with a grace I rarely have when confronted with similar situations at home. But landing... Continue Reading →