Enjoyable all year round, Lake Garda is inviting even in the cooler winter months, with its dramatic technicolour sunsets as arresting as in summer. The mild climate is an invitation to enjoy the lake’s poignant beauty in an evocative and exclusive atmosphere, protected from the boisterous summer buzz. One can experience the distinctive elements of the Garda landscape with greater …
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English still wine revival plus eight bottles worth seeking out
Picking the excellent 2020 harvest at Chapel Down’s Kit’s Coty vineyard in Kent. The sun was blazing down as we wandered through various vineyards in Kent. We then joined several tables of happy souls enjoying a balmy terrace lunch al fresco. Was this the height of summer in the garden of England? Far from it – this was early October, …
Read More »Thistledown Grenache South Australia Gorgeous 2020 $18 (90 points)
Effusive, with blueberry, matcha, dried violet, sage and tomato leaf flavors on a supple, smooth, juicy and plump frame. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Source : 2e0aed95eea8c06427f8d99f47526ab0
Read More »L’Ecole No. 41 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2019 $32 (91 points)
A handsome red, multilayered and expressive, showing lively blackberry, tobacco and crushed stone accents that finish with well-framed tannins. Drink now through 2030. 6,890 cases made. Source : 0e6483d64eecb1db606d4e45b2a5e6a0
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