The Krug and Ruinart tasting at The Austin Wine Merchant this past Wednesday was indulgent and enlightening. The brand ambassadors were a wealth of knowledge about their respective houses and delightfully entertaining. We tasted so many beautiful wines, but this was perhaps my favorite. The Blanc de Blancs had a toasty nose and warm green […]
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Charles Krug Winery-Napa Valley, California
The Charles Krug Winery is truly a Napa Valley institution. Founded in 1861, Charles Krug produced some of California’s first varietally labeled wine, established the St. Helena Viticultural Association and opened the Valley’s first tasting room in 1882. The winery was purchased in 1943 by the family of Cesare and Rosa Mondavi. Brothers Peter Sr. […]