The wine region of Capay Valley is located in the region of Yolo County of Central Valley of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casey Flat Ranch or the Domaine Casey Flat Ranch produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Capay Valley are Viognier, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Capay Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or spices.
In the mouth of Capay Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Capay Valley, producing 15 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Capay Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
Jars recovered from the seabed and dating back to the Roman period have offered more clues about winemaking and storage in this era, according to a study that used a mixture of analysis techniques. A combination of chemical markers, plant tissue residue and pollen analysis helped researchers to build a picture about the possible contents of three amphorae ‘wine jars’ discovered near the coastal town of San Felice Circeo, around 90km south-east of Rome. ‘The evidence suggests the amphorae were us ...
Artémis Domaines has taken a minority stake in the capital of Jacquesson in Champagne, the groups said in a statement this week. Financial details weren’t disclosed. The partnership marks a new departure for Artémis, owned by the Pinault family. Alongside Château Latour, the group’s portfolio already includes Eisele Vineyard estate in Napa Valley, Clos de Tart in Burgundy and Château-Grillet in the Rhône. Maison Jacquesson traces its history back to 1798 and has been owned by the Chiquet family ...
I first contributed to Decanter back in November 1988; the hundreds of columns and articles I’ve written since constitute a journey of discovery. I squirm, though, if I’m described as a ‘wine expert’. Whatever wine knowledge we acquire quickly cools, congeals and crusts over, like custard or gravy, as the years pass. The wine world expands at a clip. Every vintage rewrites history. It’s the chance to share discoveries – not just about wines, but about people, places and the act of drinking itsel ...
