New (and Uncommon) Grapes in Town!

New (and Uncommon) Grapes in Town!

Cabernet….Chardonnay…. There’s a reason these tried and true varietals are the most popular in the world.  The distinctiveness of grape varieties and geography can offer something different on the palate each time. At TWDC, we find it thrilling how winemakers are...
5 Generations in the Village of Valreas – Domaine Grande Bellane

5 Generations in the Village of Valreas – Domaine Grande Bellane

A Family Story: 5 Generations of Winegrowers since 1919 The adventure began in 1919, when, on their return from the war, Raoul Couston and his father decided to turn the family broom-making workshop into a winemaking cellar. At the very beginning, they had to build...
Chateau Pajzos and Tokaji, the National Treasure of Hungary

Chateau Pajzos and Tokaji, the National Treasure of Hungary

Tokaji Wine, The National Treasure of Hungary for Centuries Home of the legendary Aszú white wines, the Tokaj wine region is located in northeastern Hungary. Named after the town of Tokaj, the region’s former commercial centre, it is a relatively small wine region of...
Puchang Vineyards – An Oasis in the Middle of the Desert

Puchang Vineyards – An Oasis in the Middle of the Desert

Puchang Vineyards China, Xinjiang, Turpan Valley Very much an oasis in the middle of the desert, Puchang is one of the gems in the world of wine with a sight so uncommon, it can never be seen elsewhere!  Puchang was first established in 1975. In 2008, Hong Kong...
A peek into Wine Regions: Loire Valley

A peek into Wine Regions: Loire Valley

The Loire Valley Loire Valley is the 3rd largest wine-producing region in France. From the Côtes Atlantiques to the Auvergne (the point of balance between south and north), the region represents a variety of sweetness and freshness, arts and letters, tradition and...