So many great wines of the world were shaped and formed by the pioneering spirits of entrepreneurial women, a trend that started centuries ago and continues today. Founder of Turkey’s Vinkara winery, Ardıç Gürsel is a modern-day example, assuming that role for her homeland by making wines that showcase the attributes of her country’s indigenous…
Sparkling
Ferrari Sparkling Wines: Luxury in a Glass
Last week, wine writers and educators gathered for a lunch at Ristorante Tosca here in D.C. to meet with Matteo Bruno Lunelli and taste some exquisite Ferrari sparkling wines-not to be confused with the car company. Produced by his family’s Trentino, Italy-based winery, the Ferrari winery makes a lineup of first-rate traditional-method (bottle fermented) sparkling…
Cork Wine Bar & Tissot Cremant
Cork Wine Bar is a great place to taste wine and socialize with friends for happy hour in D.C. The Washington Post recently called this venue one of the “most accomplished” wine bars in the D.C. metro area. Owners Dianne Gross and Khalid Pitts say they launched Cork Wine Bar in D.C.’s Logan Circle to…