Centuries of tradition
Located in the heart of the prestigious terroirs of Burgundy, Domaine Taupenot-Merme take its root in Morey Saint Denis. Even though the Domaine was created right after the marriage of Jean Taupenot and Denise Merme in 1963, The vineyards and the connection of the family with the culture of vines and production of wines are linked to a rich, several centuries long history. The origin of the wine family tradition dates back to the 18th century with ancestor Claude, born in 1760, who planted some vines during the revolution period. Now in hands of the 7th generation, Virginie (37) and Romain (42), the Estate covers 20 appellations in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay mainly over 13Ha including parcels of Grand Cru, Premier Cru and village appellations both in Côte de Nuits (Mazoyères Chambertin, Charmes Chambertin, Clos des Lambrays, ...)
Painstaking attention in the vineyard Careful Human intervention, focusing on observation and reasoning, forms the basis of our actions in respect of our Terroirs and our vines. This means meticulous work and painstaking attention to details: low yield, adapted pruning, leaf pulling, green harvesting when necessary, plowing and composting. Romain also believes that wine quality is improved by the use of organic viticulture practices. The entire vineyard is organically farmed since 2001. - Meticulous winemaking Harvesting is manual and after a severe sorting out, the clusters are completely de-stemmed before undergoing a cold soak for about 10 days to extract the flavors and the color. All the stainless steel tanks are temperature controlled. In the winery, Romain’ s philosophy is non-interventionist.
Recently we had the opportunity to taste many of the wines from this Domaine during a trip to Burgundy. While there is limited availability in the United States (imported by Scott Paul Imports) these wines are well worth discovering.
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The second annual Pinotfest is set to start the weekend of January 23rd and ends January 30th. Pinotfest was created in 2008 by Mike Farwell. The first event attached over 120 Pinot aficionados to Pasadena, CA from as far way as San Francisco. Featuring over 60 Pinot Nor and Chardonnay producers from California's most prestigious wine regions this years event promises to be even better!
Second Annual Pasadena PinotFest: Click Here
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Makes Wine!
It seems everyone has heard of or tried the wines from Kosta Browne – but did you know the assistant winemaker, Shane Finley also has his own label (or two)? I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Shane at a recent Pinot Noir tasting in Santa Monica where he was pouring his Spell Label Pinot Noir. Not only is he busy helping make Kosta Browne wines, he has his own label, Shane Wine Cellars with a focus on Rhone Varietals, he has teamed up with William Spell to form a Pinot Noir only label. Not enough time in the day? Well that seems to be the life style of this dynamo winemaker.
Shane has the traditionally uncommon background for a young winemaker – raised in the mid west with an English degree from a military college and then worked in Manhattan in the insurance business. So naturally, not unlike many of the other young winemakers in California, he tossed it all away and moved WEST to get involved in wine making. Working with different wineries in three different country’s – Sonoma’s Copain, Torbreck in Australia and Domaine Pierre Gaillard in France – over the course of several years including spending some time with Paul Hobbs.
In early 2006, Shane joined with Michael Browne and Dan Kosta to become the associate winemaker at Kosta Browne. Shortly after that he started Shane Wine Cellars and in 2007 joined with William Spell to start Spell Winery. Shane Wine Cellars started with four Syrahs and a Rose and two Pinot Noirs for Spell – all of this in addition to his duties with KB!
So, if you happen to run across either a Shane or Spell bottle or two you should pick them up and give them a taste.
Shirts Available - A great Gift for the wine lover.
New brand of shirts with Pinot Noir Lover are now available in both men's and women's sizes. Cost is $25.00 and the shirts are a relaxed fit, wrinkle-resistant fabric. Send an email to order and state size - a invoice will be sent to confirm your purchase for both the size and color requested.
Colors include Stone, Dark Blue, Sky Blue, Pink and Blue. Other colors available upon request.
Shirts, vests, books, magazine subscriptions, movies and other Sale Items have Arrived!
Several items are now available to purchase for the wine enthusiast! Check out the vests, polo shirts, T-Shirts, bags and other items which are available. Use your Credit Card to purchase! Shirts start at $25 and vests at $49!
Something Different? Pick up a book, magazine or movie related to wine! Check out John Cleese DVD "Wine for the confused" in the book, magazines and movie section.