Here’s another new and interesting bottle of white that popped up in our Costco. We’ve had some good luck this summer finding some new additions outside of the usual suspects. Muga makes a range of Riojas and we’ve enjoyed them in the past; usually fairly priced as this white bottle was at Costco. Costco’s price … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-bodegas-muga-rioja-blanco/

When Baron Benjamin de Rothschild died of a heart attack at his home in Geneva, Switzerland, on Jan. 15, 2021, at age 57, he left behind a business empire in banking, sports and wine that was worth billions of dollars. He also left behind a wife and four adult daughters, and in the two years since, they have been moving …

Right on schedule (summer time) here’s the new Kirkland Columbia Valley Cabernet. We are finding this bottle right on the heels of the latest Kirkland Columbia Valley Red Blend that we thoroughly enjoyed. So you might be wondering which one to pick, and we’ll make our recommendation here in a minute. We did notice a … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-kirkland-signature-columbia-valley-cabernet-sauvignon/

In her column on Greek reds, Jancis Robinson highlights a unique challenge Greek wine faces: “Greek authorities, unlike any others I have come across, have decided that if they give any funds to a wine promotional activity, that activity has to be strictly for the country or region. Any identification of an individual wine, they have decreed, could be interpreted …

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for July 31, 2023 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. 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 …

Wrath is a small artisanal winery located along the foothills of the Santa Lucia Highlands in the Monterey AVA.  It crafts high quality premium Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc from its San Saba Estate Vineyard and vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands.  Production is small and distribution is limited.  Winemaking is in the hands of the talented Sabrine Rodems …

Bordeaux estates have embraced wine tourism welcoming guests for tastings, lunches, dinners and even overnight stays. A few offer the unique opportunity for wine enthusiasts to live the full Bordeaux château experience, with exclusive use of their properties. Such an invitation can include private access and visits to cellars, extensive tastings and seriously good food specifically designed to complement the …

The names of Scotland’s whisky regions trip easily off the tongue of most spirits fans – there’s Speyside, there’s Islay, there’s Highland, there’s Lowland… and then there’s a pause, before connoisseurs remember the name ‘Campbeltown’. Soon however, Scotland’s forgotten whisky region will be back at the forefront of fans’ minds. Nestled above the Mull of Kintyre on the west coast, …

From Champagne hotels to Napa wineries, Decanter’s list of 50 fantastic wine trips reflects how we have been inspiring readers with wine travel ideas in print for nearly 50 years, and online for more than two decades. Whether you’re looking for last-minute inspiration, planning the trip of a lifetime or just dreaming, we are here to help. We ranked every …

A beautiful, elegant, full-bodied version, with seamless integration to the succulent rich apple, white tea and jasmine flavors. Builds in concentration on the silky, lush palate, though this doesn’t feel heavy. Reveals smoky minerality and hints of bitter almond skin and toast on the long finish. Delicious. Drink now through 2030. Source : 96eafffc72d7b117995c086b02fd519e

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Powerful, with richness to the concentrated salted butterscotch, peach pastry and dried apricot flavors. Delivers details of spices and honeycomb, with elegant, fresh acidity weaving in and out to highlight the flavors. Drink now. 76,000 cases made. Source : 3016487d407691236f00a45f7fd4f94a

  You can access the wines that I reviewed as a text wine list with my complete tasting notes, scores, food matches. If you are a Paid Member, you can add my wine picks to your custom shopping list with one click and access that list on your smartphone to find the stock for each wine in your closest LCBO store. You can also see my wine …

Champagne has lost some of its market fizz in recent months, but merchants and analysts say that buyers are still on the look-out for opportunities. Prestige Champagne has been on a rollercoaster ride on the secondary market. Liv-ex, a global marketplace for the trade, said its Champagne 50 index rose in value by nearly 77% in the five years to …

Chateau d’Esclans Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa Spring always seems slow to start but summer approaches quickly bringing sunshine, outdoor dining and holidays aplenty. Luckily, the summer season seems to be extending longer each year, giving us more time to soak up late sunsets and beachside bonfires sipping new releases and lauded vintages in some of the most stunning …

A juicy wine, with mouthwatering acidity coursing throughout, while beeswax, lanolin and chamomile cascade across the broad palate. Refined and graceful, delivering apple, lime and bitter herbs, with nice fleshiness, mineral power and depth. Drink now through 2035. 1,800 cases made, 125 cases imported. Source : 8f55791c7f44766d7a56b728590f2a75

Mist hangs in the hills above vineyards approaching harvest in the St. Helena AVA of Napa Valley. After a cooler-than-usual summer, recent heat waves have helped grapes along their ripening curve towards veraison on the North Coast, which means that some people are staring down the prospect of harvest within a few short weeks. INSTRUCTIONS:Download this image by right-clicking on …

Apparently, August 4 is National White Wine Day. And considering the seemingly endless heat across most of the country, the timing sure seems right. It’s 96 and humid where I am in the Mid-Atlantic, and I know it is a lot worse in other regions. I honestly can’t even think about red wine at the moment, so let’s dive into …

Melanie Chester, who is celebrating the release of Giant Steps’ new 2022 vintage wines – her first as chief winemaker. Melanie Chester cannot contain her excitement about the quality and purity of Giant Steps’ 2022 Pinot Noirs. ‘There’s nothing more delicious than young Pinot that has fruit flavour,’ she enthuses, as we taste her newly bottled single-vineyard wines from Victoria’s …

Remarkably intense and vivid, with white peach, Honeycrisp apple, tangerine and savory notes of tahini and crunchy sea salt, plus aromas of fresh-clipped herbs and green tea that linger on the long, expressive and sleek finish. Drink now through 2032. 320 cases made. Source : a7f061c4299ef1a4e8ad417f0b95bc44