Wonderfully exotic and aromatic, with candied grapefruit peel and neroli oil up front, followed by a tinge of beeswax that folds over on the palate around lime, Meyer lemon and wild fennel. The texture is sleek and has a slightly waxy feel, but the vibrant mineral acidity lifts everything on the refreshing finish. Drink now through 2026. 300 cases made, …
Read More »Soléna Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Grande Cuvée 2020 $30 (90 points)
Well-built if a bit angular, this Pinot offers appealing raspberry, dusky spice and black tea flavors that finish with a tannic bite. Best from 2023 through 2030. 4,000 cases made. Source : 65cd5a359661b69f8158bb95c028f797
Read More »José Andrés Brings Zaytinya to New York; Cyrus Returns to Sonoma in September
In 2002, long before José Andrés founded World Central Kitchen and became one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved chefs, he opened a Mediterranean restaurant in Washington, D.C., called Zaytinya. Now, Zaytinya has come to New York City, where it opened in July inside the new Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad—one of several recent dining debuts in the Manhattan neighborhood. …
Read More »Mitch Frank Named Senior Editor
Wine Spectator is pleased to announce the promotion of Mitch Frank to senior editor. Frank joined Wine Spectator as associate editor in 2005 and in his current position as news editor he is in charge of reporting breaking news for both print and digital. In this role, Frank delivers timely news on wine as it relates to health, celebrity, crime, …
Read More »Daily Wine News: Climate Crisis
“It’s no secret that climate change is breaking records for heatwaves, frosts, fires, droughts, hail and wildfires. Their increasing frequency has left the wine world awash with initiatives, conferences, and research all concerning sustainable viticulture and its many facets: biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the host of organic, biodynamic and sustainable labels or certifications they embody,” reports Elizabeth Gabay in Decanter. …
Read More »Corollary unveils plans to become Oregon’s first exclusively sparkling wine production estate
Dan Diephouse and Jeanne Feldkamp of Corollary Wines. The new Eola-Amity site will break ground in the spring of 2023, with about 8 plantable hectares between 180 and 230 metres in elevation. In addition to the elevation, the property sits right in the path of the Van Duzer Corridor. The gap in the Oregon Coast Range allows a flood of …
Read More »A restless innovator: Champagne Jacques Lassaigne producer profile
Emmanuel Lassaigne in his vineyard. Emmanuel Lassaigne – vigneron inspiré Despite his lack of formal training and his base in Montgueux, a relatively obscure corner of Champagne, Emmanuel Lassaigne is producing some of the most compelling wines in the region. A restless innovator, he is always ready to try a new technique. According to Lassaigne, ‘most people do a blend …
Read More »Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Summa Old Vines 2019 $85 (96 points)
Caressing, with underlying richness, but stays very refined overall. Boasts beguiling damson plum, blood orange and mulled pomegranate notes infused with subtle sandalwood, red tea and savory accents. A mineral note checks in on the finish, playing with the fruit beautifully as the two linger prettily. A special wine. Drink now through 2032. 160 cases made. Source : b1151ec4ea014aa35ae66dcf143a508e
Read More »Collemassari Vermentino Montecucco Melacce 2021 $17 (88 points)
A bright and juicy white, showing a mix of savory, grassy flavors and passion fruit, with underlying salinity. Ends with mouthwatering tanginess. Drink now. 7,500 cases made, 800 cases imported. Source : 0262cc8435c8db8a59df9da03cf2dc94
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Read More »Tarima Monastrell 2020 | The Tarima 2020 is crafted in Spain…
The Tarima 2020 is crafted in Spain by the Bodegas Volver. Made from 100% Monastrell or Mourvedre, the wine shows aromas of boysenberry, bramble, lavender, smoke, coffee and sweet tobacco. A full body, great acidity and a dry finish make this wine perfect for food pairing. Palate: black currant, blueberry, lavender, cocoa, vanilla and sweet tobacco. Great value for money. …
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Read More »Winemaker Interview Series – Randy Ullom from Kendall Jackson Winery
During our Zoom interview on June 15th, we had a chance to catch-up with Randy Ullom who is the Winemaster for Kendall Jackson. In his Winemaster capacity, Randy oversees the entire Kendall-Jackson portfolio. During the interview we covered four of his new-release Chardonnays. We also talked about how I have been covering Randy’s […] The post Winemaker Interview Series – …
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