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Import Selection: Fondation, 1991. Barton & Guestier

August 26, 2016

The venerable French wine-shipping firm of Barton & Guestier (B&G) was founded by Thomas Barton in 1725, hence the proud name of this selection. Barton, of English/Irish heritage, having taken on a French partner, Daniel Guestier, was notably instrumental in developing the British Isles’ seemingly unquenchable thirst for Bordeaux wines. The massive market he helped… read more »

Domestic Selection: Chardonnay, 1990. Maddalena

August 26, 2016

If you were to try and imagine the most irregular, most unnatural, most intriguing location for a winery, would you choose downtown Los Angeles? No, seriously, I mean downtown Los Angeles! In 1917, when Santo Cambianica came from Padua Italy, winemaking in Los Angeles was truly in its infancy. He opened this winery and named… read more »

Import Selection: Blanc de Blanc, 1990. Domaine de Felines

August 26, 2016

When, between 1976 and 1984 the authorities of the Languedoc wine growing regions of France set out to change their image, the Herault district was one of the first to accept the challenge. Long known as France’s “wine reservoir”, the Languedoc needed a new image. The district of Herault uprooted 74,000 acres of vineyard to… read more »

Domestic Selection: Gewurztraminer, 1991. Columbia Winery

August 25, 2016

In opening, Columbia Winery practically represents ancient history, as far as domestic wines go. Founded in 1962, it is Washington State’s oldest premium winery. Home winemaking buff Professor Lloyd Woodbourne of the University of Washington, in concert with a few similarly inclined colleagues, set up a “cooperative” winery in his garage. They called it “Associated… read more »

Import Selection: Cotes du Gascogne, 1991. Domaine du Mage

August 25, 2016

In the heart of the Armagnac countryside in the southwestern part of France known as Gascony lies the beautiful 75 acre estate of the Domaine du Mage. This part of France, which is also known for its gastronomy and general “joie de vivre” is often sadly forgotten by visitors coming to France. Not only does… read more »

Domestic Selection: Chardonnay, 1990. Mount Palomar

August 25, 2016

In 1969 radio station KBIG founder, John Poole, sold the station in pursuit of a more relaxed life style: farming. He acquired a 173 acre property and planted 100 acres of grape vines. Mount Palomar was one of the very first vineyards to be established in the now burgeoning Temecula wine growing district of Southern… read more »

Import Selection: Verdillac White Bordeaux, 1990. A. Roux

August 25, 2016

The story of Verdillac is really the story of the French “negociant” firm, Maison Armand Roux. This highly reputable company dates back to 1842. Its founder, Armand Roux, traveled extensively to Belgium and Holland, where he developed a clientele of well-to-do wine lovers. Visiting each of them once a year, he would conduct two simple… read more »

Domestic Selection: Fume Blanc, 1990. Haywood

August 25, 2016

After about twenty years in the construction industry, Peter Hay-wood’s tolerance for night meetings had waned. He longed to “get back to the land”. So, he undertook a search for the perfect vineyard. In 1973 he located, in Sonoma County, a valley of great potential, covered with oaks and brush. He judged, from the harshness… read more »

Import Selection: Riesling, 1989. Roemische Weinstrasse

August 23, 2016

Roemische Weinstrasse is the region which surrounds the oldest city in Germany, Trier. In the year 70 A.D., in the battle of Rigodolum, the Roman legion successfully conquered the Germanic tribe, Treverer. The name “Roemische Weinstrasse” means “Roman wine route” and even today vivid evidence of the era is visible throughout this Mosel River district… read more »

Domestic Selection: Chardonnay, 1989. Plume Ridge

August 23, 2016

With a degree in business from California State University, Los Angeles, Christina Coulourides went to work for one of the largest specialty wine retail chains in the world. She acquired a thorough, top-to-bottom understanding of the wine business. Then, in 1981, she began working for one of California’s finest “old guard” restaurants, selecting wines for… read more »