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Vineyards in Sonoma. (Flickr: torbakhopper) In Wine-Searcher, Liza B. Zimmerman explores the debate over rural character vs. growing tourism in Sonoma County, and talks to Neighbors to Preserve Rural Sonoma County, an organization that aims to protect the rural character of the area. In the New York Times, Eric Asimov pays tribute to “Raymond Trollat, a storied grape grower and …

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 …

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Thousands of wine lovers, sommeliers and trade professionals across the world have benefited from Lenoir’s educational tools over the past four decades. He was born into a winemaking family in Burgundy, and he often joked that he learned to taste as he learned to walk. Lenoir was a paratrooper during the Algerian War, and he then pursued a career at …

Oenologists often remark that while terroir is responsible for a wine’s unique character, its personality flows from the vintage. The team at Mastroberardino are experts at managing both. Founded in the 18th century by Pietro di Mastro Berardino, the winery is situated in the pretty town of Atripalda in Campania and is still family-owned and -run. The jewel in the …

Established in 1992, the Fairtrade Foundation’s distinctive logo was something of a curiosity when it first began appearing on our bottles of wine (and bags of coffee, bars of chocolate, bunches of bananas…). Scroll down to see our selection of the best Fairtrade wines Today, however, it is surely one of the world’s most recognisable trademarks, it pronouncing that whichever …

Tasting through Ceretto’s Barolo and Barbaresco portfolio is both a hedonistic and educational experience. Few wineries offer an equally varied line-up of excellent wines from some of Piedmont’s most famous vineyards. Scroll down to see tasting notes & scores for Ceretto’s Barolo and Barbaresco wines Owning over 160 hectares across three estates, Ceretto is a large producer by Langhe standards, …

Suave and caressing in feel, this drapes beautifully, with creamed yellow apple, gooseberry and lemon curd notes on the flattering side, offset by hints of tarragon, blanched almond and salted butter on the racier side. The finish is enhanced with paraffin and smoke hints. Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Sauvignon Gris. Drink now through 2030. 2,400 cases made, 250 cases imported. …

Delivers dark and juicy blackberry and boysenberry fruit laced with savory hints of black tea leaf, cocoa powder and black olive. A balanced, easy-drinking red, with light tannins. Drink now. 30,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source : d19258dbd75449a42149e97c0cda7f39