Posts tagged “Cuvée”

6 posts

Behind the Cork™ - Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee

Behind the Cork™ - Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee

Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1973 by John Cushman and five friends, who purchased the property the year prior. As the third winery established in Santa Barbara County, experimentation was an integral part of Zaca Mesa’s early days. S...

Behind the Cork™ - Gundlach Bundschu Sonoma Mountain Cuvée

Behind the Cork™ - Gundlach Bundschu Sonoma Mountain Cuvée

For six generations and over 160 years, the Bundschu family has farmed the Rhinefarm estate vineyard at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley appellations. Mountain Cuvée honors the Bordeaux blends of Merlot and Cabernet Sauv...

Behind the Cork™ - Trujillo Madelyn White Wine Cuvée

Behind the Cork™ - Trujillo Madelyn White Wine Cuvée

Michael Trujillo, Winemaker at Trujillo Wines, says “In life, as in winemaking, a blend of great things often results in something fun and unique.” In tribute to his daughter, Sophia Madelyn Trujillo, he proudly makes this white wine cuvée (i.e., a ...

Ever Wonder Why Most Champagne is Not Vintage Dated?

Ever Wonder Why Most Champagne is Not Vintage Dated?

Last time we learned that the word ‘Cuvée’ means a blend. And, with Champagne it’s not only made from a blend of grapes but most often it is also a blend of wines made in different years. Therefore, these are non-vintage (NV) dated Champagnes. By bl...

Ever Wonder What 'Cuvée' Means on a Wine Label?

Ever Wonder What ‘Cuvée’ Means on a Wine Label?

Have you ever come across the word ‘Cuvée’ (kü-vā) in the wine world and wondered what it really means? Well, you’re not alone. It gets tossed around on wine and Champagne labels a lot. And, it seems quite impressive when you see it. But, what exact...

← All posts