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Haute Wines: Laura Catena, A Princess among Argentine Wine Makers

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on January 7th, 2011

The label "princess" is certainly a lofty one. Albeit it true, Laura Catena is that and so much more. After spending time with her on a recent visit to Miami, it is difficult not to be in sheer awe and amazement while in her presence. [...read more]

Haute Wines: Bellavista, the Ultimate Italian Sparkler

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on December 31st, 2010

That's it! 2010 has come and gone and with the new year upon us, it seems only natural that we pop it off with bottle after bottle of Champagne. [...read more]

Seven Stones — A Cult Winery in the Making

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on December 11th, 2010

Cult wineries are things fairy tales are made of, yet Seven Stones Winery is just one of the few to live up to these rarely achievable standards. Anita and Ron Wornick purchased the last 45 acres of Meadowood lots in hopes of settling into quiet retirement in 1995, however they soon discovered this to be an unlikely reality. Now, Seven Stones is Anita and Ron Wornick’s dream hobby come true. [...read more]

Haute Wines – Caves Llopart, Spain’s “Prestige Cuvee” Cava

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on December 4th, 2010

The words “good” and “cava” generally do not fall in the same sentence. If they do, it is probably in the form of irony. Today’s vinous venture explores Caves Llopart, one of Penedes’s premier cava producers, where the words “great” and “cava” marry harmoniously. [...read more]

Haute Wines: Billecart Salmon – Elegance, Finesse & Distinction

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on November 19th, 2010

Billecart Salmon epitomizes the style, grace and elegance typically associated with Champagne. Founded in 1818 by Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon, Billecart Salmon produces some of the most magical and inspiring champagnes available in the market. [...read more]

Haute Wines: Top 3 Stag’s Leap Appellation Collection

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on November 12th, 2010

Last week Haute Wines introduced the most comprehensive, single appellation wine collection currently available. The Stags Leap Appellation Collection features 19 of Napa Valley’s premier cabernet sauvignon producers from within the famed AVA (American Viticultural Areas). Cabernet from this region is famous for being juicy and dense, possessing soft, velvety tannins and power all at once. [...read more]

Haute Wines: The Ultimate Cabernet Collection

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on November 5th, 2010

Stags Leap District Winegrowers proudly released its Appellation Collection earlier this year. Dedicated to demonstrating the nuances that set Stags Leap apart from the rest of Napa, the 19 bottle, cabernet sauvignon set includes flagship bottlings from Stags Leap's most notable wineries. [...read more]

Haute Wines – Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella, a Wine that Lives Forever

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on October 29th, 2010

When one thinks of Amarone della Valpolicella, a few names come to mind that truly inspire. Bertani is one of them. Founded in 1857 by Giovani Battista and Gaetano Bertani, the family owned estate is producing some of the regions finest, long-lived examples of Amarone della Valpolicellas to date. [...read more]

Haute Wines – Velenosi Vini, the New Marche

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on October 22nd, 2010

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Haute Wines – Ribera del Duero, Powerful but Elegant

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on October 15th, 2010

Located in the geographical heart of the Iberian Peninsula, Ribera del Duero arguably produces the best tempranillo based wines in Spain and some of the best wines in the world. Ribera has been endowed with a rich wine making tradition that began over 2000 years ago when Bacchus was the god of wine and, today, flourishes as one of the most recognizable wine regions in the world. Ribera wines are unique. They are flamboyant like a skilled flamenco dancer yet direct and decisive like a judge slamming down a gavel. [...read more]