Vodka Martini Cocktail The Martini is arguably one of the best known cocktails in the world. But should it be made with vodka or gin? It’s a question that spirits lovers can debate endlessly. But frankly the choice is yours… Purists will remind you that the earliest Martinis were made with gin. The very first recipe – a mix of …

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(image: NVWA) For you students of the vine, my latest piece for Napa Valley Wine Academy’s Pouring Points is now available, with the not-so-modest title “The Online Subscription That Just Might Save Your Wine Career.” For this piece, I had the distinct pleasure of being set loose within NVWA’s online membership resources, with the edict to come back out and …

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“Future regulations may require wine labels to list ingredients and nutritional information, a move welcomed by some winemakers and resisted by others,” reports Kenny Martin in Wine Spectator. “Do increased labeling regulations, particularly around ingredients, truly stand to serve the interests of consumers, winemakers, and the industry at large? Many winemakers hope that greater transparency will help wine drinkers make …

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Fruity and spicy aromas such as red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper. Light body with medium acidity, fruity and spicy the flavours remains true to the nose. Medium finish. Drink now, excellent. Pair with appetizers, summer meals, grilled fish, cold cuts, tapas or pasta Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52372597255/in/[email protected]

Sauternes Wein – der exklusive Dessertwein aus Frankreich   Viele Menschen mögen Dessertweine, und das zu Recht, denn die süßen Rot- und Weißweine sind einfach köstlich. Zu den beliebtesten gehören Portwein, Sherry und Eiswein. Sauternes ist ein weniger bekannter Süßwein. Aber er hat vielleicht den elegantesten Stil.Sauternes ist ein weißer Dessertwein aus der Region Bordeaux in Frankreich, der aus Sémillon-,… …

Barbera-Wein – der Leitfaden   Der Barbera füllt seit langem die niedrigen Hänge und Täler Norditaliens. Er gilt als kleinerer Wein als der Nebbiolo und hat daher nicht die besten Voraussetzungen für den Weinbau (z. B. nach Süden ausgerichtete Hänge auf Hügeln oberhalb der “Nebbia” oder des Nebels).   Barbera: Der Wein, über den Italien nie spricht   Trotz seiner …

In the wider context of the wines of Burgundy, the 55 hectares which comprise the whole of the Bouzeron AOP may not seem particularly significant. When one considers that the key attribute of this small, recently created appellation is the less fashionable Aligoté grape, you might think there is not much here to pique the interest of white Burgundy fans. …

The live and online 38th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction runs from 30 September to 1 October. The 38th annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is back on home soil in South Africa this year. Auction house Strauss & Co will host the sale, sponsored by Nedbank, live and online from 5pm to 8pm on Friday 30 September and 9am to …

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When, in 1998, Roberto Luka planted the Finca Sophenia vineyard in Gualtallary, he was convinced its location could yield wines that would take the world’s most demanding palates by surprise. Almost twenty years after the launch of the first vintage produced at this family estate, Luka has been proven right.  The project, which he now runs with his daughter Eugenia, …

Booths is known for its dedication to sourcing quality local produce. The selection below, of some top performers from this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards, showcases this northern retailer’s quality, range – and good value. Just announced Supermarket of the Year at the 2022 Decanter Retailer Awards, Booths is a small, family-run chain of supermarkets with 27 stores in the …

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BCAP, a group controlled by the Castéja family, has agreed to acquire Château Peyrabon and Château La Fleur Peyrabon from Millésima, a subsidiary of the Bernard family, a joint-statement by both families said. Financial details weren’t disclosed. Peyrabon, in Haut-Médoc, was ranked as a ‘Supérieur’ estate in the Cru Bourgeois 2020 classification, which saw the ranking return to a three-tier …

Garage Wine Company’s Derek Mossman Knapp. Winemaker Derek Mossman Knapp, of Chile’s Garage Wine Company, introduced the group’s ‘Old-Vine Revival’ project in the UK this month. This included a first UK tasting of its new-release Old-Vine Revival País 2021 wine. Garage Wine Company’s Maule-based project focuses on producing wine from previously-neglected old vines, while at the same time supporting local …

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