The wine region of San Pasqual Valley is located in the region of South Coast of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Orfila Vineyards or the Domaine Orfila Vineyards produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of San Pasqual Valley are Viognier, Mourvèdre and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of San Pasqual Valley often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit.
In the mouth of San Pasqual Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of San Pasqual Valley, producing 17 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of San Pasqual Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
The open letter, spearheaded by Wine Traders for Alternative Formats (WTAF), highlights the environmental impact of glass manufacturing and recycling. It notes that switching from glass to alternative formats could save ‘well over a third of the carbon footprint of wine consumed in the UK’ – the equivalent of taking 350,000 cars off the road overnight. Alternative formats such as boxed wine, canned wine, kegs, paper bottles and pouches all have much a smaller carbon footprint than glass. Oliver ...
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
Brad Pitt has filed a lawsuit against Angelina Jolie at a Los Angeles court regarding her sale of a stake in Provence winery Château Miraval last year, according to media reports, including in Bloomberg (via Associated Press) and the Los Angeles Times. There had been speculation for several years about how Pitt and Jolie’s divorce proceedings would affect their joint ownership of Miraval, which they acquired in 2008. It was the Hollywood couple’s wedding venue but the estate has also gained a re ...
