Zuccardi’s Finca Piedra Infinita. About 20 years ago, Argentina saw the first stirrings of what would become known as the ‘terroir revolution’. During this time, wineries began to carry out in-depth studies of their vineyards to gain a better understanding of the effect the local conditions had on their wines. This meant that it became useful for labels to state …

This round, luscious style has a lot to like, with honey-coated peach alternating with warm lentil and earth notes, flecked with bitter pith and dried green herbs. Grounded by mineral underpinnings and wet stone, this plush, off-dry white shows good density through the chewy, creamy finish. Drink now through 2031. 500 cases made, 90 cases imported. Source : 04aa8a8b4e58e8c6d2a518dcb6c3bcaf

Deeply structured and simmering with intensity, this Syrah unfurls with blackberry and raspberry flavors laced with smoked meat, licorice and Asian five-spice, finishing with broad-shouldered tannins. Drink now through 2033. 489 cases made. Source : c085b26202f87838760f8ae8b5477100

Last week, the group warned it was on the brink of collapse after struggling to cope with inflation, spiralling energy costs and train strikes. Vinoteca had already closed down its 4,500 sq. ft. venue in Birmingham in May, a decision that left the team ‘heartbroken’. The company’s five upmarket wine bars in London were then plunged into jeopardy after the …

The weather might have been a bit hit-and-miss this summer – but that doesn’t mean your seasonal drinks selection should be the same. Of course, there are plenty of refreshing summer wines to choose from. However there are numerous other options to explore. This is the time of year when long drinks rule: thirst-quenchers that are simple to prepare and …

‘The forgotten beauty of the Côte,’ says Thibault Liger-Belair of the town, Nuits-St-Georges. Without a doubt, he is right. Despite its prime location, it is often overlooked — or at least underestimated — by Burgundy lovers today. And yet, Nuits-St-Georges is a marvellous destination for staggeringly good red wines from the Côte de Nuits that still offer value even in …

Jarrett Buffington. Jarrett Michael Buffington (@dr.buffington) is an American-born sommelier currently residing in Australia, and participating in wine immersion experiences around the world. Keen to broaden his horizons, Jarrett gained sommelier experience in Seattle, Napa Valley, New Zealand, Adelaide and Tasmania before settling in Sydney. As a recipient of the 2022 Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity Scholarship through the Ge?rard …

Juicy and vibrant, with mango, Meyer lemon and lime flavors, plus fresh-grated ginger, lemon verbena and orange blossom notes on a sleek frame. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source : 4c735773d2adc60602956fba8dec4b75

Dark and brooding, delivering a complex mix of garrigue and toasted peppercorn, with an undercurrent of dried violet that joins a rich, unctuous core of bacon fat–laced roasted plum and blueberry preserves. Picks up olive and espresso bean notes on the finish, which shows tremendous depth and length. Drink now through 2030. 1,100 cases made, 200 cases imported. Source : …

The Fladgate Partnership (TFP), owners of Taylor’s and several other leading Port houses, was the sole major Port wine company to only produce fortified wine. That’s changed now. The company announced this week that it has purchased the estates and brands of Ideal Drinks, a company founded in 2010 by Carlos Dias. The deal includes inventory, brands, wineries and nearly …

Not long after estate director Axel Heinz shocked the wine world by announcing his intention to return to his winemaking roots in Bordeaux, Ornellaia’s winemaker, Olga Fusari has announced that she is also to leave in October, shutting the door on an incredibly successful era for the Bolgheri estate. ‘To be part of the winemaking team of Ornellaia for so …

On Aug. 25, Union Square Hospitality Group’s Marta and Maialino—known as “Maialino (vicino)” since reopening in 2022—will cease operations at the Redbury New York Hotel in Manhattan’s Nomad neighborhood, according to a statement from the restaurant group. Both restaurants hold Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for their wine lists. This decision follows an earlier announcement from the Redbury …

The post Yo Yo YO Sannio! (A Sannio Campania Deep Dive in Philly) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. A few months ago, I braved the utter hellishness of I-76 rush hour traffic (along with several other fine Philadelphia-area wine pro folks) to attend a media dinner at the venerable Old City restaurant Panorama. The star attraction? Wines from Italy’s …

Overheard in a restaurant almost never: ‘I’ll have the Pinot Noir from Paso Robles.’ This California Central Coast region is just too warm to grow Burgundy’s great grapes, they say. West Sonoma, West Santa Barbara… sure. Those are the pockets that nurture the thin-skinned, cool-climate variety. Paso is the domain of Cabernet Sauvignon and its Bordeaux cohorts which thrive in Paso’s …

While different wine styles and market shares seem to have waxed and waned over the last few tumultuous years, no wine save sparkling has shown the resilience of rosé. From New York State to California, there are pink wines for every palate. While often cast as ‘porch pounders’, the level of rosé’s sophistication has risen over the last few years …

Sonoita Vineyards, Elgin, Arizona. Sonoita Creek carves through the basin, laying down terraces of vegetation – shrubs of acacia, mesquite, yucca, barrel cactus and flowering ocotillo. To the south, a panorama opens, the horizon unimpeded by mountains until the other side of the Arizona-Mexico border. Sonoita, with its 800 residents, sits an hour south of the city of Tucson. The …

Bright and lacy, this crisp sparkler offers notes of nectarine and crunchy peach, lemon sorbet and hints of thyme and crushed almond. Refreshing. Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Drink now. 65,000 cases imported. Source : bb36d7d02794c6b42d160ce71963a6a8

A bright, well-balanced red, with brambly herb and milled pepper notes serving as a fragrant overtone to crushed raspberry and bitter cherry fruit. Medium-bodied, with a stone-tinged base note and light, crisp tannins on the finish. Garnacha Tinta and Cariñena. Drink now through 2026. 1,100 cases made, 220 cases imported. Source : 27686cb9661ac28359ae628d339f4c1d

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The remains of a successful wine dinner.   The Palm Restaurant Fairfax (Tysons Corner), Virginia, USA. 24 February 2015.   ? More images: here.   ************** ? An evening of six wines from Chateau Lafite Rothschild, each wine matched to a separate dinner course. ? Menu by executive chef Blaz Salmeron: here. ? Guest speaker: Cedric Vallors – U.S. Portfolio …