gruen1960 has added a photo to the pool: Die Agentin wartet auf ihre Gegenspielerin… Der Wein ist vergiftet! The agent is waiting for her opponent… The wine is poisoned! L’agent attend son adversaire… Le vin est empoisonné ! Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52253382950/in/[email protected]
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Botswana 2022 – Delta de l’Okavango
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Read More »El Capo | What better can you ask at El Capitan? Bottle of w…
What better can you ask at El Capitan? Bottle of wine (Venge), no one around, kids playing on the beach and camera setup for sunset… One of the photos with still water (aka time when kids weren’t skipping rocks) Too much thinking into post process so it is what it is.. Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52251017664/in/[email protected]
Read More »Random Yosemite Fall | Last day at the park for the first ti…
Last day at the park for the first time. Decided going in wasn’t worth it considering the amount of photos already taken and steps walked (hikes completed & kid complaining factor). It was cool, took some hiking skills to get here.. Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52249752602/in/[email protected]
Read More »Patatas Bravas in Chiapas Mexico!
bmeabroad has added a photo to the pool: El Cau Vinos y Tapas, San Cristobal de las Casa, Chiapas, Mexico Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/bmeabroad/52249455262/in/[email protected]
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gruen1960 has added a photo to the pool: Mein weißer Favorit zur Zeit Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52250149644/in/[email protected]
Read More »Luccarelli Puglia Primitivo
knightbefore_99 has added a photo to the pool: This Zinfandel sibling from Italy is big and fruity with rich flavours of plum, cherry, vanilla and some boysenberry jam. Very easy drinking for any occasion Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52241929220/in/[email protected]
Read More »Al Trullo per gli 80 anni di Tito
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Read More »Modello Masi Merlot
knightbefore_99 has added a photo to the pool: A full-bodied wine with soft, silky tannins, which blend well with fruity notes of Marasca cherry, plums, raspberries and fruits of the forest. Pairs well with cured meats or heavy pasta dishes. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52240459287/in/[email protected]
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Ross Dunn has added a photo to the pool: Canadian Wines from the Niagara Peninsula 1970s Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/rdb466/34166855780/in/[email protected]
Read More »Domaines Ott’s Étoile: ageworthy rosé in the making
In light of the boom in premium rosés, asking Jean-François Ott whether his decision to make Étoile was a commercial one is an obvious question. ‘Definitely not’, is his emphatic reply. ‘I regard each rosé from each of the Domaines Ott estates as being a premium rosé. We make three premium rosés and if the grapes or wine is not …
Read More »Greywacke Chardonnay Marlborough 2018 $39 (93 points)
A rich, complex white, with a fragrant smoky accent and a touch of listea oil to the core of fresh, vibrant Meyer lemon, pear and lime sorbet notes on a sleek frame. Drink now. 150 cases imported. Source : 6919fd665f2ace993f8bce68bddb14ca
Read More »Greywacke Chardonnay Marlborough 2018 $39 (93 points)
A rich, complex white, with a fragrant smoky accent and a touch of listea oil to the core of fresh, vibrant Meyer lemon, pear and lime sorbet notes on a sleek frame. Drink now. 150 cases imported. Source : 6919fd665f2ace993f8bce68bddb14ca
Read More »Hermann J. Wiemer Riesling Seneca Lake Semi-Dry 2020 $19 (88 points)
Juicy and direct, with a frankly off-dry edge to the mix of Key lime, meringue and Granny Smith apple notes. Keeps a good fresh edge on the finish, too. Drink now through 2023. 3,000 cases made. Source : 5302204bca5307bcf689ecfac90b25d8
Read More »2019 My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon
We can’t believe we ran into this wine at Costco. My Favorite Neighbor is among the darlings of the wine world right now it seems. Stories praising this wine seem to be on regular rotation on our Apple News feed. We first tried it in the 2018 vintage at a steakhouse (Flame in Springfield, MO of all places) and couldn’t …
Read More »Moving abroad with a wine collection
We are planning to move from the UK to Italy this summer, and we have an extensive wine collection we’d like to take with us. In light of the difficulties caused by Brexit, can you advise? Francesca Short, by email It is true that things are different now that the UK has left the EU; however, it is still possible …
Read More »Bemberg Estate Wines – quality and terroir-focused pioneers
A pioneering legacy When Otto Peter Bemberg left Germany and made his way to Argentina in 1850, he didn’t just bring the entrepreneurial nous that made him a successful businessman. He also carried his love of wine which would be passed down through the generations. Having been leaders of the Argentinian beer market for the past 150 years, in 2010 …
Read More »First Taste: Charles Heidsieck’s Champagne Charlie
Charles Heidsieck’s relaunched cuvée Champagne Charlie is multi-vintage, with 80% reserve wines and 20% wines from 2016 In 1851, 29-year-old Charles-Camille Heidsieck (1822-1893), a member of the highly respected family already known for its Champagne production, decided to create a Champagne house bearing his own name. Scroll down for Yohan Castaing’s tasting note and score for Champagne Charlie Champagne’s big …
Read More »CVNE Rioja Imperial Reserva 2018 $52 (91 points)
An elegant version, with hints of pencil shaving and star anise lacing the pretty notes of ripe black cherry and currant fruit, jasmine and mocha. Fine tannins firm the finish. This isn’t a powerhouse, but more of a fresh, crowd-pleaser. Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha. Drink now through 2028. 12,500 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. Source : 8096e336b265b70819aaa3f56879c99b
Read More »Schramsberg Brut California Mirabelle NV (2022) $29 (89 points)
Plush yet crisp and vibrant, with pretty apple, spice and yeast roll flavors laced with a hint of cherry. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now. 8,280 cases made. Source : edd577108f2521f1c9c253b57d585188
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