June 2011
61 posts
Hudson Yards in Mid-Town Manhattan
View of Chateau de Beynac from Dordogne River
Stephane Derenoncourt and Montesquieu Winery CEO Fonda Hopkins greeting guests at the 2007 Derenoncourt California unveiling, Twist, Las Vegas.
Montesquieu Wine Brokers with Napa Valley winemaker Celia Welch
(Scarecrow Cabernet, J. Davies Cabernet)
Stéphane Derenoncourt discussing his wines and winemaking
Stéphane Derenoncourt and Hélène Mingot
Les Hospitaliers Hotel and Restaurant Le-Poet Laval
Stéphane Derenoncourt in Napa Valley
Stéphane Derenoncourt in his element
Intense red clay and limestone in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
2006 Vallions Premier Cru Chablis paired with Gruyere grilled onion tart
Stéphane Derenoncourt takes notes on the first flight while Hélène Mingot pours the Syrahs
Heidi Barrett with Montesquieu Wine Brokers Daryl Newton and Jonathan Hetz
Helene Mingot tastes the grapes for ripeness.
Cabernet Franc at Stagecoach Vineyards Napa Valley
Examine the 2009 vintage in Bordeaux, and the limits of the point system.
Helene Mingot and Stephane Derenoncourt examine the terroir at Christine Vernay’s vineyard in Condrieu.
Check out wholesaler-backed bill HR5034 (now HR 1161) how it came about and how it affects small wineries and wine lovers.
May 2011
2 posts
Montesquieu Winery CEO and Co-Founder Fonda Hopkins tastes the 2010 Cheval Blanc
Artist Alexander Huerta creates one of the ten heart sculptures sponsored by Montesquieu Winery for St. Jude fundraiser.
April 2011
3 posts
Trockenbeerenauslese is perfect with this Rustic Appple Tart
