The wine region of Rosette is located in the region of Guyenne of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château du Rooy or the Château Combrillac produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosette are Muscadelle, Chardonnay and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 15 estates and châteaux in the of Rosette, producing 20 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.
The wines of Rosette go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts.
Researchers examining remnants of jars dating back to the kingdom of Judah found evidence that royal elites in Jerusalem may have been drinking wine ‘flavoured with vanilla’. It’s already known that wine has a long history in the region, and some studies suggest wines contained added spices or herbs. Yet researchers said they were surprised to find traces of vanillin in some of the ancient storage jars, which were excavated from debris caused by the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE ...
The ambitious project named ‘Elements’ sees the launch of 1,000 meticulously handcrafted wooden presentation boxes each containing a different number and format of the estate’s wines. Taking inspiration from the shape of the cellars, designed by Philippe Starck and Luc Arsène-Henry and completed in 2016, these unique showcases house either two double magnums, three magnums or six bottles that have been specially preserved in the estate’s cellars – a detail marked by a gol ...
Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...
