Daily Archives: October 11, 2022

5 Terrible Food and Wine Matches (Video)

On Global’s Morning Television Show, I asked Carolyn and Jeff to try five terrible food and wine matches … their expressions are priceless. We chatted about why these pairings don’t work, and then how to fix them: either with the food or the wine. I can’t cook, so I go the wine route 😉 However, a squeeze of lemon or …

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Rippa Dorii – Two wineries, defined by the soul of the Duero

The old Salomón vineyard, at the foot of the medieval village of Haza (DO Ribera del Duero) Sobre ti van los hombres y los cielos contigo, peregrina, va Castilla contigo van los surcos y los vuelos (…) Over you go the men and the skies With you, pilgrim, goes Castilla With you go the furrows and the flights Jose? Garci?a …

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Daily Wine News: Wines of War

In the New York Times, Eric Asimov gets a chance to taste bottles of wine produced during World War II. “In Europe’s vineyards, growers and producers labored under wartime conditions. French vignerons also endured the brutal, terrifying conditions of Nazi occupation, all against the backdrop of the deportation of Jews and others and the horrors of the Holocaust. Their perseverance …

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Pistachio

Captainchaoz has added a photo to the pool: Val St Llambert hock glass bowl viewed from below. Vintage flashed cut glass with magnificent cutting in the Brilliant Cut style. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/captainchaoz/52387251157/in/[email protected]

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Brad Pitt reopens Miraval Studios at Provence wine estate

Brad Pitt and producer Damien Quintard at the new-look Miraval Studios in Provence. Brad Pitt and French music producer Damien Quintard have reopened the doors of Miraval Studios after major renovations to the space, which has an illustrious past but lay unused for nearly two decades. It lies on the Château Miraval wine estate in Provence, which Pitt still co-owns …

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Rock Crystal Goblet | Rare Thomas Webb Rock Crystal style wi…

Rare Thomas Webb Rock Crystal style wine goblet. (Circa 1890-1900) A fabulous addition to my glass collection. More G.A.S. 😉 190mm (7 1/2″ ) tall . Very intricate cutting throughout including to the scallop cut base and stem. With cabochon panels and deep engraving in the Bohemian style. Unsigned but probably from the William Fritsche workshop at Webbs Dennis Glass …

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Exhibition De Maaskamer

Enno de Kroon has added a photo to the pool: Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Artwork title: Soi-meme (Oneself). Part of the series ‘A la recherche du temps perdu’. Eggcubism. Mixed media: Acrylic on coated recycled egg cartons, paper clay and antique mirror. More information: [email protected] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/ennodekroon/52352829330/in/[email protected]

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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 10/9/22

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. Wine Enthusiast drops covering emerging regions but adds hard seltzerDave McIntyre weighs in. Bankruptcy, …

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Walls: top northern Rhône reds under £30

In preparation for this column I tasted 46 reds in total, and – taking both quality and value into account – I can recommend 33 of them. Overall, the reds were less consistent than the whites, and although the lows were lower, the highs were higher. This tasting confirmed that it’s still possible to buy genuinely excellent northern Rhône reds …

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Whisky launch: Diageo Special Releases 2022

The eight expression of the Diageo Special Releases 2022 Leading Scotch whisky maker Diageo has unveiled the eight expressions that make up this year’s Special Releases. This is a sought-after annual collection of cask-strength malt and grain whiskies. The range, selected by master blender Dr Craig Wilson, includes famous names such as Lagavulin and Talisker, fellow single malts Clynelish, Cardhu, …

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Palermo for wine lovers

For many wine lovers, Sicily is a bucket-list destination, but conquering the whole island in one go can prove difficult. To make the most of your food- and wine-soaked trip, it’s recommended to break down the island into several visits, focusing on different parts of the island each time – and what better place to start than the bustling capital …

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Shopper’s guide: award-winning wines from Co-op

Co-op is the UK’s fifth-largest food retailer, and one that puts an emphasis on sustainability and fairness, as well as good value. A roundup of top-performing wines from this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards emphasises all three. With two Value Golds at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards, Co-op had a lot to shout about. Just 42 wines from the …

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Zisola Noto 2020 $20 (90 points)

An elegant red, expressive and well-knit, offering a fresh and juicy profile of crushed black cherry and wild strawberry, dried sage and espresso. Medium-bodied, with creamy tannins and a subtle, minerally streak of smoke and spice that lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2025. 8,330 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. Source : 21f8ee14f5b5162bc7c941c571b5ae8e

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