Daily Wine News: War & Wine

In the New York Times, Eric Asimov reports on wine culture in politically unstable regions such as Ukraine, Iran, and Armenia, where winemaking continues amid war and other fraught moments. Alder Yarrow offers his thoughts on Montefalco Sagrantino. “It has a foggy past, a relatively short modern history, and a future of opportunity…Endowed with thick, dark skins packed with anthocyanins, …

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DWWA Regional Chair for Australia: Justin Knock MW

Justin Knock MW is the Joint Regional Chair with Huon Hooke for Australia at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023. DWWA Regional Chair Justin Knock MW Justin Knock MW Australian national Justin Knock MW has lived in London for close to 20 years. He is currently the Director of Wine for OenoGroup, a luxury wine merchant based in the City …

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DWWA judge profile: Giusy Andreacchio

Giusy Andreacchio is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Giuseppina Andreacchio Giusy Andreacchio Giusy Andreacchio helps various Italian wineries with brand building and growing internationally. She is a member of the Association of Wine Educators UK and a WSET Certified Educator. Giusy holds a BA (Hons) in Languages and Literature, a WSET Diploma and is a Certified …

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DWWA judge profile: Matthew Wilkin MS

Matthew Wilkin MS is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Matt Wilkin MS Matthew Wilkin MS Matthew Wilkin MS has travelled the globe for 30 years immersing himself in all facets of the wine industry; from humble beginnings in McLaren Vale South Australia, before venturing further afield to the UK in 1998 following a number of …

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DWWA judge profile: Tom Hewson

Tom Hewson is a judge at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Tom Hewson judges for the DWWA Tom Hewson Tom Hewson is Champagne correspondent for Decanter Magazine and Decanter Premium. First Taste: Billecart-Salmon Nicolas François 2008 First taste: Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 First taste: Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2013 Independent Champagne producers: Top trends & names …

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Bordeaux 2022: Ausone and Palmer released en primeur

Château Ausone 2022 was released at €565 per bottle ex-négociant, up 13% on the release of the 2021 vintage, with UK merchants offering the new wine at £6,800 per case (12x75cl in bond), according to Liv-ex, a global marketplace for the trade. Fellow St-Emilion estate La Gaffelière and Margaux appellation third growth Château Palmer also entered the Bordeaux 2022 en …

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My Franciacorta – with Zachary Kameron

Zachary Kameron Corporate Beverage Director RHC Hospitality (including Peak Restaurant and Bar) New York Tell us a little bit about who you are, what you do and how you got here. I am the corporate beverage director of RHC, a group that manages restaurants, one night club and a number of caterers in and around New York City. My base …

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Loire reds 2022 plus top new releases

Grape sorting at biodynamic estate Domaine Grosbois, in Chinon. Throughout the Loire, heat and drought during the summer months were a defining feature of the 2022 growing season. Thankfully, rain that fell in August was a welcome relief, allowing healthy grapes to ripen fully while preserving freshness. As with the whites, quantities of the reds are variable depending on the …

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A drink with… Greg Lambrecht

With degrees in mechanical engineering and nuclear engineering from MIT, Lambrecht began his career in the medical technologies sector, designing medical devices that help thousands of people worldwide. He is also executive director of Intrinsic Therapeutics, focused on helping patients with spinal disorders.  ‘I was 16 years old. I had a beard. My friend said, we’re gonna bring you up …

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Wine News: What I’m Reading the week of 7/4/23

Hello, and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. Jamie Goode: What do wines need to age well?In a word: acidity. Into the …

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Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2022 $28 (92 points)

A focused, precise expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with makrut lime leaf aromatics, notes of fresh lemon sorbet and a touch of fresh ginger. Ends with plenty of lime zest details on the mouthwatering finish, where a note of orange blossom lingers. Drink now. 35,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported. Source : 89cb7e10c478f32383f98ed86329f758

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Bodegas Carlos Serres Rioja Reserva 2017 $18 (90 points)

A balanced, medium-bodied red, with ground black pepper, anise and clove serving as a spice thread that winds through bitter cherry and black raspberry fruit, medicinal herbs and vanilla. Reveals lightly chewy tannins and orange peel acidity. Tempranillo and Graciano. Drink now through 2028. 8,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported. Source : 29074f0db52a3b9dcb0e9f14286eccd0

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Daily Wine News: Pesticide Problems

A draft EU proposal would prohibit the use of pesticides in nature reserves—but for winemakers in the challenging region of the Wachau, is there an alternative? Petra Loho reports on the issue in SevenFifty Daily. “Can individuals gain experience without formal education today? And more importantly, are we all wasting time, money, and energy on wine education and wine certifications …

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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for June 5, 2023

I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to read them), and are presented links …

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Best offbeat sparkling: 15 wines to try

The world of sparkling wine goes well beyond Champagne, Cava and Prosecco. There is an exciting range of alternative bubbles on offer, if you know where to look. The wines below originate from all around the world, from southern France, Portugal and the UK, to Georgia, Australia and Luxembourg. What makes them unusual? Whether they are made from obscure grape …

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Kelby James Russell launches winery in New York’s Finger Lakes region

Seneca Lake with vineyard landscape. Russell has spent the last 11 years making highly-rated wines at Red Newt Cellars and Empire Estate, located on the east side of Seneca Lake. He decided that the time was right to launch his own venture, so he purchased Lahoma Vineyard from grower Ken Fulkerson in April. The 8ha Lahoma Vineyard is located just …

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Loire whites 2022 plus top new releases

Sancerre vineyards. Overall the 2022 growing season in the Loire was marked by some periods of extreme heat and drought during the summer, but rain in August made a big difference and grapes were generally very healthy. Quantities vary considerably depending on April frost damage and whether the later drought spells blocked grape maturity, which would have been dependent on …

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