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Champagne Laurent-Perrier
December 20, 2020
Learn about the history of Champagne Laurent-Perrier house, from Tours-sur-Marne, France
Mi Sueño Winery | Rolando Herrera
December 14, 2020
Wine of the Week: Read about the history of the Syrah varietal and GAYOT's Wine Editor tasting notes for Mi…
Chàteau Lassègue | Bordeaux, France
December 8, 2020
Wine of the Week (12/07/2020): Read GAYOT's tasting notes for the Château Lassègue, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2017 from Bordeaux, France.
Poliziano vineyards
November 30, 2020
Wine of the Week by GAYOT's Wine & Spirit Editor Dirk Smits: A Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2017 from Tuscany,…
2020 Beaujolais Nouveau
November 23, 2020
Wine of the Week (11/23/20): The 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau is out! Read what GAYOT's Wine & Spirit Editor Dirk Smits…
Castello di Fonterutoli
November 16, 2020
Wine of the Week: Enjoy the juicy dark fruit flavors and fine tannins of Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico, Gran…
Domaine Faiveley
November 9, 2020
Wine of the Week: A Mercurey which nose offers dark cherries, dried strawberries, spices and a subtle hint of oak.
Vegetable Tian Recipe
November 3, 2020
This Vegetable Tian Recipe is a delicious and colorful vegetable keto-friendly dish to prepare at home. Recipe by Dirk Smits,…
Tablas Creek Vineyard Paso Robles CA
November 2, 2020
Wine of the Week: Tablas Creek Vineyard, Côtes de Tablas, Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2018 offers flavors of black cherry,…
Meyer-Näkel Winery Germany
October 26, 2020
Wine of the Week: Meyer-Näkel, Blue Slate, Pinot Noir 2018 expresses the terroir of the Ahr Valley in Germany. Get…