#hivewine

Christiano Van Zellers took over producing port after his father died when he was young, just 20 years old in 1981. Prior to that his family was responsible for Quinta du Nova, the oldest said port house

A French Bordeaux from the right bank, not quite from the well known region of St.Emilion, but just outside of it. Same respective climate and growing conditions, terroir is similar and Merlot heavy red

Sparkling wine, or bubbles as I fondly refer to them as, are for all days, not just the holidays. And here's why. They usually are high acid, meaning food pairings galore, the bubbles are a pallet cleanser,

Alsace finds it's home in France where German and Switzerland meet their borders with the country. Held by the Rhine River/German border to the east and Vosges Mountain range to the west. Through out history

If you're not drinking wines from here, you should probably start. Since my inception into the world of wine over a decade ago, the Loire Valley has always held a special place in my glass. Vineyards hugging

Classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Sometimes referred to as the White Bordeaux. The traditional style of Graves apart of the Bordeaux wine region in France. Wines usually are a blend of majority

50% Tempranillo and 50% Garnacha, two classic grapes from Spain's Rioja region make up this blend. Aged only 4 monthes in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels, this wine is built to really let the

Wild or spontaneous fermented in stainless steel with 16hrs skin contact. Bottled under a glass stopper. Nose: Medium Pressed linens, floral wax, dandelions and a touch of dirty old antique money. Palate: