Category: Snooth

• Snooth Article: The Greatest White Wines In The World

  

  I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful wine dinner featuring Domaine Leflaive, producer of some of the greatest white wines in the world. I share my experience, along with a brief dive into Puligny-Montrachet, in my latest Snooth article.

  Michelle Williams

  December 5, 2018

  Food, Snooth, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  Bourgogne, Burgundy, Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet, Snooth, wine, wine review, wine tasting

• Snooth Article: Tavel Rosé Is The Only Wine You Need This Thanksgiving

  

  Thanksgiving is almost here. I can’t believe it! Before you head out this weekend to purchase wine for this special day, please take a moment to read my latest article for Snooth featuring Tavel – the only wine you will need this Thanksgiving.

  Michelle Williams

  November 16, 2018

  Rhône Valley Wines, Rose, Snooth, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  #roseallday, 2012 Château de Trinquevedel Tavel, 2017 Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel, 2017 Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine Des Bois Tavel, 2017 Domaine La Rocalière Perle de Culture Tavel, 2017 Les Vignerons de Tavel Les Lauzeraies Tavel, 2017 Vignobles & Compagnie Les Combelles Tavel, 2017 Vignobles & Compagnie Reserve des Chastelles, Food and Wine Pairing, Pairing wine with Thanksgiving, Rhône Valley Wines, Rose, Snooth, Tavel, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving wine pairing, wine and food pairing

• The Must-Visit Wine Region Full of Surprises

  

  I spent my first afternoon in Pfalz strolling through the quaint village of Deidesheim. It is classic Germany – story book houses, window boxes overflowing with colorful flowers, and a welcoming fountain surrounded by cafes in the town square. As this was my first visit to a German wine region, I assumed I would be…

  Michelle Williams

  September 12, 2018

  Snooth, Travel, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  Dornfelder, Dr Bürklin-Wolf, German Wine, Germany, Gewurztraminer, Grauburgunder, Kerner, Müller-Thurgau, Pfalz, Portugieser, Riesling, Snooth, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Weingut Bassermann-Jordan, Weingut Friedrich Becker, Weingut Georg Mosbacher, Weingut Hammel, Weingut Jülg, Weingut Ludi Neiss, Weingut Pfeffingen, Weingut Von Buhl, Weingut Weegmüller, wine, wine review, wine tasting, wine travel, Wines of Germany

• A VINTAGE SUCCESS STORY (TO EVERYONE’S SURPRISE)

  

  Throughout my global wine travels, the winegrowers I meet offer a unified message: Climate, as expressed through weather, is changing, and chaotic weather patterns are making vintages more difficult and unpredictable.

  Michelle Williams

  June 11, 2018

  Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, French Wine, Merlot, Snooth, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  Bordeaux, Bordeaux 2016 vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, French Wine, Merlot, Millesima, Panorama En Primeur, Snooth, wine, wine review, wine travel

• Snooth Article: Chile’s Terroir-Driven Wines are Shifting the Narrative

  

  In my recent article for Snooth, I share my experience of traveling to Chile to meet with a group of winemakers who are shifting the conversation from Chilean brands to Chilean wine regions. They are seeking to produce wines of place – and succeeding.

  Michelle Williams

  April 24, 2018

  Chardonnay, Chile, Chilean Wine, Pinot Noir, Snooth, Travel, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  2014 EQ Pinot Noir, 2015 EQ Chardonnay, 2015 Sibaris Gran Reserva Chardonnay, 2015 T.H. Pinot Noir, 2015 Talinay Pinot Noir, 2015 Talinay Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 EQ Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 Maycas di Limari Quebrada Seca Chardonnay, 2016 Maycas di Limari San Julian Pinot Noir, 2016 Monster Block Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2016 Ritual Chardonnay, 2016 Ritual Pinot Noir, 2016 Savino Chardonnay, 2016 Supertuga Single Vineyard Chardonnay, 2016 T.H. Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 Tobino Pinot Noir, 2016 Trama Pinot Noir., 2016 Veramonte Pinot Noir, 2017 Alazan Pinot Noir, 2017 EQ Pinot Noir., 2017 Veramonte Chardonnay, Amael Orrego, Casablanca Valley, Chile, Coquimbo Valley, Felipe Müller, Julio Bastias, Kingston Family Vineyards, Leyda Valley, Limari, Marcelo Papa, Matetic, Rafael Urrejola, Ritual, Ritual Wines, Rodrigo Soto, San Antonio Valley, Undurraga, Veramonte, Vina Tabali, wine, wine review, wine travel, Wines of Chile, winetasting

• Snooth Article: Drink Port for Warmth This Winter

  

  I just returned from a seven day Caribbean cruise with my family. While on the cruise my husband and I enjoyed a glass of either Dow’s 20 Year Tawny Port or Graham’s Six Grapes Port each night after dinner. Both are highly enjoyable wines. It is only fitting that as my trip was coming to…

  Michelle Williams

  January 15, 2018

  port, Portugal, Portuguese wine, Snooth, Symington Family, Wine, wine education, wine review, wine tasting

  Cockburn’s, Dow’s, Graham’s, Oporto, port, Portugal, Portuguese wine, Snooth, Symington Family, Warre’s, wine, wine education, wine review

• Exploring Wines of South Africa

  

  I must confess I know little about South African wines. I have had possibly a dozen over the years. At this year’s TexSom I attended a similar called “The Old Vines Phenomenon.” It highlighted South Africa’s Old Vines Project that seeks to preserve the vines that are 35+ years old as part of the countries…

  Michelle Williams

  November 27, 2017

  Snooth, South African Wine, Wine, wine tasting, Wines of South Africa

  #drinksa, 2014 Thelema Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch South Africa, 2016 A.A. Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc, 2016 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap White Blend Franschhoek South Africa, 2016 De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay Robertson Valley South Africa, 2016 Glenelly Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay Stellenbosch South Africa, 2016 Raats Original Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch South Africa, Snooth, Snooth virtual tasting, South African Wine, virtual tasting, wine, wine review, wine tasting, Wines of South Africa

• Snooth Article: A Sicilian Wine Renaissance

  

  In September I had the pleasure of traveling back to Sicily. This time instead of just a few days, I spent a glorious week on the island taking a deep dive into their wine, food, and culture. It was magical. I almost forgot I was working. Sicily is a fascinating place. Independent. Friendly. Diverse. Please…

  Michelle Williams

  November 24, 2017

  Sicily, Snooth, Travel, Wine, wine review, wine tasting, Wine Tour, wine travel

  2014 Donnafugata Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria DOC, 2015 Baglio di Pianetto BDP Y Frappato IGT, 2015 Donnafugata Sedàra Nero d’Avola DOC Sicilia, 2015 Firriato Le Sabbie Dell’Etna DOC, 2015 Firriato Sorìa Frappato DOC Sicilia, 2015 Pietradolce Contrada Etna Rosso, 2015 Tenute Gorghi Tondi Sorante DOC Sicilia, 2016 Firriato Altavilla Della Corte DOC Sicilia, 2016 Firriato Le Sabbie Dell’Etna DOC, 2016 Pietradolce Archineri Etna Bianco, 2016 Tenute Gorghi Tondi Kheirè DOC Sicilia, Sicily, Snooth, travel, wine, wine review

• Bordeaux: Making Life Sweet

  

  When thinking Bordeaux, minds immediately go to the bold, elegant, refined red wines the region produces. After all, they are some of the worlds most coveted and sought after wines. However, to only know Bordeaux red wines is to not fully know Bordeaux. Not only is Bordeaux home to crisp and elegant white wines, it…

  Michelle Williams

  November 6, 2017

  Bordeaux, Bordeaux Sweet Wine, Millesima, Snooth, virtual tasting, Wine, wine and food pairing, wine review

  2009 Chateau Dauphine Rondillon Loupiac Bordeaux France, 2009 Chateau Filhot Sauternes Bordeaux France, 2014 Chateau Du Cros Loupiac Bordeaux Franc, 2014 Chateau La Rame Sainte Croix du Mont Bordeaux France, 2014 Chateau Lapinesse Sauternes Bordeaux France, 2014 Chateau Lauvignac Cuvee Sahuc Sauternes Bordeaux France, 2015 Chateau Manos Cadillac Bordeaux France, 2015 Haut Charmes Sauternes Bordeaux France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux sweet wines, Echo & The Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar, holidays, music, Sauternes, Snooth, Snooth virtual tasting, virtual tasting, wine, wine and food pairing, wine review

• Snooth Article: The Real Scoop on Greek Wines

  

  How well do you know Greek wines? How often do you drink Greek wines? I understand Greek wines are not part of many wine lovers regular wine consumption. It’s time to get to know Greek wines and my latest Snooth article will help! I’ve enlisted the expertise of sommelier and self-proclaimed “Greek wine and food…

  Michelle Williams

  October 4, 2017

  Greece, Greek wine, Snooth

  Agiorgitiko, Evan Turner, Feast PR, Greek Wine 101, Greek Wines, Malagousia, Moschofilero, Savatiano, Teuwen Communications, Understanding Greek Wines, wine review, Xinomavro