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Single malt is far from being the sole passion of Glenmorangie Master Distiller Dr Bill Lumsden. The arch experimenter (sometimes jarringly dubbed the Willy Wonka of whisky) also has a penchant for high fashion, early Alan Partridge – and fine wine. He’s equally at home discussing Sassicaia as he is Speyside. Scroll down to see our selection of 12 perfect …

‘Organic Spanish wines with a Dutch heart’ – this is how the project, founded by Dutch entrepreneur Derrick Neleman in 2014, defines itself. There is indeed an incredible sense of place in all the wines produced by the eponymous winery, while the brand’s identity is infused with creative wonder and entrepreneurial spirit – perhaps showing that it is sometimes easier …

A beautiful, harmonious white, with a round core of honeycomb, white flowers, ripe melon and chamomile cruising alongside fresh green herbs and bitter white tea tannins. Almost waxy in feel, with a buttercream note lingering on the well-framed finish. Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc and Clairette. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made, 500 cases imported. Source : 8d401b7dc5151790d5f34a1b476fa936

From left: Daniel Landi and Fernando García with a Garnacha vine in the Rumbo al Norte vineyard in the Sierra de Gredos mountains. The things you love are the things you invest time in.’ That’s the motto Daniel Gómez Jiménez-Landi and Fernando García have lived by and largely explains the evolution and success of Comando G, the project they founded …

Do We Believe In Prohibitionism, Yet? No, absolutely not! We do not believe that Prohibition will circle back, again! Can you even imagine our legislators allowing this to happen? Alcohol and the Southern states have been in bed for a very long time with their spirits. In fact, when I threw this out there, I […] The post Best Press …

The post Wine, Art, Compost, and Apprenticeship, Not Necessarily in That Order (Donum Estate 2022 Releases) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I’ve had only fleeting encounters with Carneros stalwart Donum’s excellent wines over the years. So when I was invited to taste with Donum‘s current winemaker Dan Fishman in the late summer (of 2024), I jumped at that chance …

Think of Bordeaux and a whole host of premium wines is likely to spring to mind – first growths, en primeur offerings and world-famous châteaux don’t tend to scream ‘value’. Likewise in Burgundy, you’re unlikely to treat the grands crus of Romanée-Conti, Corton and Montrachet as casual purchases for mid-week quaffing. But as with most wine regions, you can still …

For this family-run fifth-growth estate in Pauillac, history is still alive: Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste has been making its exemplary wines from the very same vineyard parcels since the 1855 classification. A name that tells a story One of the oldest estates in the Médoc, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is more than just a famous name: ‘Grand Puy’ refers to one of the defining …

Sam Barry, Peter Barry and Tom Barry of Jim Barry Wines Clare in South Australia is a small rural town, with a population of just over 3,000 people, yet it produces extraordinary wines. Peter Barry has long been scheming how to make the wider world take notice of a region that punches far above its weight. Especially with Riesling. Peter …

Eight bottles of 1947 Cheval Blanc billed as ‘the world’s most fabled wine’ failed to sell at Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen. The St-Emilion lot, which was described by the auctioneer as containing ‘one of the most legendary and coveted wines in the world’, had been valued at between 300,000DKK (£33,198) and 400,000DKK (£44,264). The Danish lot came from a …

This is fleshy and seductive in feel, with gently mulled black currant and blackberry fruit holding sway over savory, smoldering charcoal, just-tilled humus and worn cedar notes on the finish. Shows range and character. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2035. 9,000 cases made. Source : 15400e2eb1ca5a9d16acb66156175051

Find a great bottle to uncork with traditional Christmas ham…Wines to drink with ham this Christmas: Styles to try Reds Beaujolais (Cru) / Gamay Zinfandel Châteauneuf-du-Pape / Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre blends Pinotage Shiraz / Syrah Whites Sémillon Viognier Gewürztraminer Decanter Premium is the ideal last-minute gift for wine lovers! Wines to drink with ham: it’s all about the glaze …

The view from Brashley Vineyards in the Anderson Valley. In the northern reaches of California wine country, nestled between the coastal redwoods, and the native inland oak trees of Mendocino County, from Boonville to Navarro lies Anderson Valley, where cool climate Pinot Noir can be exceptional. While wine was grown in the Anderson Valley in the late 19th century, the …

This popular Kirkland wine is arriving right on schedule. We called it landing in December. The last vintage arrived in November and then we had some January drops before that. December was splitting the difference. The Rutherford Cab is also one of our favorites every year, right alongside to the Oakville, Suscol and Stags Leap. … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-kirkland-signature-rutherford-cabernet-sauvignon/

The hooded vandals targeted an estate owned by Grands Chais de France, which is the second-largest wine producer in France. They used planks and tyres to set a storage unit on fire, and they also opened four wine vats, two of which were completely emptied. The public prosecutor in Narbonne said the vandals left a ‘CAV’ tag on the property, …

Offers a plump, friendly feel, with cherries jubilee, singed cinnamon, red and black tea, and candied pecan notes all swirling through together. There’s a juicy underlay on the finish. Drink now. 13,000 cases imported. Source : ec8f8005e56b79b691ec544fe011b50b

Anne Krebiehl MW Wine highlights 2024 In 2024, there’s one wine that is utterly memorable – because it was the fizz we toasted our wedding with: Silverthorn, The Green Man Cap Classique 2021 (£24.25 Carte-du-Vin). My South Africa-born husband and I visited the wine farm and this exquisitely cool, luminous and creamy blanc de blancs was just perfect, as all …

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Historically, wines were kept in barrels made of larch, a species of tree in the genus Larix. This Valais tradition, still practiced by the Caves du Paradis estate, produces typical wines, thanks to the influence of the sap-rich barrels. Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/45298237@N02/54195680629/in/pool-17918700@N00

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