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Product of Portugal   A ruby colored red wine blend, characterized by intense aromas of ripe red and black fruit, such as blackberries and ripe plum. A spicy character evokes vanilla, black pepper and pink peppercorn, combined with hints of mocha. It is full-bodied with a balanced taste, very soft tannins and a long and balanced finish.   Blend: 40% …

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Glass of dry rosé wine, enjoyed alfresco, in…   Atlanta (Edgewood), Georgia, USA. 24 March 2017.   *************** ? Banshee 2016 rose —a cornucopia of Mendocino and Sonoma Coast cepage: Pinot Noir, Barbera, Grenache, Grenache Gris, Syrah. Light touch of nectarines and raspberries. Dry finish with a nice smack of acidity.   *************** ? Photo by Yours For Good Fermentables.com. …

In Ambrook Research, Kathleen Willcox explores how wine growers are increasingly exploring alternatives to chemical inputs and machine-based farming, opting for bugs, raptors, and livestock instead. “For many, beginning to use insects, wild birds, and/or farm animals in the vineyard instead of chemicals and tractors will require, at the very least, a mental adjustment. And while adding insectary rows and …

Vienne Located south of Lyon, La Pyramide in Vienne is a ‘temple to gastronomy’, according to Decanter’s Rhône correspondent Matt Walls. This two Michelin star family-run restaurant offers a fine dining experience, sourcing many of its ingredients from the Rhône Valley. Led by checf Patrick Henriroux, it creates an innovative cuisine that combines traditional French techniques with modern twists. Ampuis …

Normandy walk With the crocus already emerging and a subtle smell of spring in the air, it’s time to start thinking of booking some much deserved holidays. It’s never been  more important to make sure holidays offer meaningful experiences that allow for a true connection with the places visited and one’s travel companions. Taking it the slow way with walking …

The award-winning author shares his observations from half a century of wine discovery in his latest book, Drinking with the Valkyries. Jefford was praised for the ‘peerlessly precise use of the English language’ displayed within his collection of revised essays, opinions and articles. However, he faces fierce competition from a trio of highly-rated drinks writers: Dave Broom, Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre and …

Sara Lecomte Cuvelier, Château Leoville Poyferré, Moulin Riche and Le Crock Bordeaux has a history of extraordinary women running vineyards. In Sauternes & Barsac Françoise-Joséphine d’Yquem was imprisoned twice during the French revolution but managed to save both her neck and Château d’Yquem, 1er Grand Cru Classé Supérieur Sauternes. She then dedicated herself to her property, and introduced the practice …

The whisky celebrates a landmark 225th anniversary for the Kirkwall-based distillery, which was originally founded by Magnus Eunson and officially established in 1798. The spirit was originally laid down in 1968, into four refill sherry butts and six refill sherry hogsheads, which were then combined in February 2008, when they were refilled into first-fill European sherry butts, where the whisky …

The 2015 La Grande Dame label and packaging has been designed by Italian artist and ceramicist Paola Paronetto. Veuve Clicquot has fired the starting gun on grande marque prestige releases from Champagne’s much-discussed 2015 vintage with the latest iteration of its recently-refined hommage to Pinot Noir. ‘There was no frost, no disease – the vintage was easy to handle’, chef …

While Sake is brewed from rice and water in a process more similar to beer than wine, the diversity of styles and complexity of flavours in Sake can be fascinating terrain for wine lovers to navigate. Choosing Sake can be nerve-wracking, even for Japanese consumers who can decipher complicated labels. By familiarising themselves with just a few key terms and …

The outdoor pool at boutique hotel Palacio Condes de Cirac in Villalba It’s an exciting time to visit Rioja and sample its wines. Beyond the bodegas and the increasing diversity and quality of the wines themselves, the region seems to be seriously waking up to wine tourism. There has been a flurry of openings in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, …

This svelte, harmonious Gewürztraminer layers lively acidity and minerally stone and smoke accents with flavors of juicy nectarine, pink grapefruit sorbet, elderflower and ground ginger. Drink now through 2028. 500 cases imported. Source : e1adff0da43d8601b4e1c17545e0e0ec

Dark and juicy, this easy-drinking red offers light tannins and notes of brambly cherry and berries, smoke and spices. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source : fc7793832b0e3dd6b89df91aaa0ce265