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France’s Roussillon region is known for dessert wines – to the extent that it’s known at all. Yet it’s becoming a source for bottlings that compare to the world’s best reds, thanks to visionary winemakers like California’s Dave Phinney. Download the full Press Release

Most Americans know that Languedoc-Roussillon is somewhere in the south of France but where, exactly? While consumers may have toted home bottles—generally good values—from this region, most would fi nd it about as easy to place on a map as Tajikistan. On a recent trip, THE TASTING PANEL not only experienced fi... Read More

When a tiny wine region in France produces nine different white varietals and six reds from 15 types of grape, it’s easy to see why it is little known or appreciated by most wine lovers. Even to get to the vineyards of Roussillon, set in an arc on the Mediterranean... Read More

From May 16-27 Bottlenotes is challenging New Yorkers to explore the world of wine and food with The 80 Sips Challenge. A “restaurant week” for wine, the Challenge features great wines paired with prix fixed menus in some of New York’s top restaurants such as Aquavit, Apiary, Klee, Ouest  and... Read More