The crowd Paris, 12th arrondissement, This was another beautiful edition of La Goulayance, and it took place again in the premises of Ground Countrol, this vibrant venue set in a former railway locomotive workshop, I can’t but encourage you to visit the place, have a drink, read books, play games, whatever this place offers which is pretty diverse, and families …

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 …

Napa Valley’s Seven Stones winery has sold for $34 million following the death of its founder, Ronald Wornick, last year. The price includes a 45-acre plot of land on the outskirts of St. Helena near the Meadowood resort, including 3 acres of planted vineyards, a 6,600-square-foot residence and a winery. Real estate firm Compass announced the sale. Damian Archbold of …

Shows sage, bay leaf, tobacco and eucalyptus notes that add a savory aspect to the cassis and blackberry core, finishing with a note of cedar. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. Source : 91f6a355dd8ff7daff76c51fffa99b73

Verso is a full-bodied, luscious wine made with a small percent of ‘appassimento’, or raisined, grapes. While this wine is made by the Botter Family whose main vineyards are located in Molise (an obscure area near Abruzzo), this blend comes from vineyards in Salento (located in the heel of Italy). Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/26860773450/in/[email protected]

2018 vintage ports Do you want to find out which was the best recent vintage from the Douro Valley? Or maybe you’re keen to know which vintages are drinking well now? Our Port vintage guide has you covered. 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 Looking for …

Back in August, I had the distinct pleasure of finally being able to participate as a judge in the Colorado Governor’s Cup wine competition. It only took about a decade for our schedules to align! The results of the competition have been public knowledge now for some time, and so I thought that I’d provide a run-down of some of …

Christmas whisky 2022 Once presents are opened and Christmas lunch and family games are over, there’s nothing better than relaxing with a dram or two of special festive whisky. Of course, you may already have your favourite bottles, but the world of whisky is increasingly varied. This year there seems to be more choice than ever, with distillers releasing seasonal …

Crisp yet luxurious and creamy, with vibrant lemon tart, apple and toasted almond flavors that glide on a long, plush finish. Drink now. 39,513 cases made. Source : b7bcebe394ec0d6b456150afffe408ce

In Wine Spectator, Robert Camuto visits Matteo Bisol, of the pioneering Bisol Prosecco family, who has launched his own line of col fondo Proseccos, joining a growing community of younger winemakers returning to the wine’s traditional roots. In the New York Times, Eric Asimov highlights the most memorable wines he tasted in 2022. “Napa Valley’s Seven Stones winery has sold …

Ricardo Diogo Freitas of Barbeito Since 1998 Mannie Berk of the Rare Wine Co. has worked with Ricardo Freitas of Vinhos Barbeito to express the styles of Madeira drunk in the US colonial period. Different styles of Madeira became popular in different colonial cities. Cities with cold, snowy winters, like Boston and New York, preferred a sweeter style, while in …

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Introduction Which new and emerging wine regions should be on your radar to try soon? Why should you pay more for wine? How does glassware change the taste of your wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible. You can find the wines we discussed here.   Join me on …