Halloween HJB has added a photo to the pool: “Angibaud & Spécialités, created in 1877 in La Rochelle, takes its name from Louis-André Angibaud who developed an industrial process for the biological transformation of fish into fertilizer: Guano de Poisson. Unique in its composition and mode of action, this natural fertilizer made Angibaud unique, the only company to transform fishing …

Wolfram Biermann-Zeitler has added a photo to the pool: ‘Domaine Saint Michel des Etangs’ on the Étang de Sigean near Port-la-Nouvelle, Département Aude Occitania, France 15.09.2023 www.facebook.com/saintmicheldesetangs/?locale=fr_FR Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/147123366@N06/53339090006/in/pool-52609756@N00

The Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) London made a triumphant return on Saturday 11 November, once again captivating wine enthusiasts with an unparalleled tasting experience. From iconic producers to passionate wine aficionados, this milestone event encapsulated the essence of shared joy and a collective love for fine wines. Join us in reliving the magic through captivating photo highlights that capture …

Troon Vineyard The region’s vintners welcomed the 2021 vintage after what was a cataclysmic year in 2020, marred by wildfire smoke. The heat dome phenomenon was the signature event of the growing season. Yet, as in the Willamette Valley further to the north, it occurred early enough in the summer not to impact the vintage’s final wines. Yields were below …

Sleek and gracefully layered, this red features nuanced raspberry and blueberry flavors that pick up rose petal, stony mineral and black tea accents as it glides along the silky finish. Drink now through 2031. 1,950 cases made. Source : 0cb804cedb3a168dbb64baa7556bcd3f

Shows concentrated fruit purity, with red plum, raspberry puree and smoked meat cut through with a pronounced graphite beam. Silky and long, with smoky incense and fine-grained tannins lining the polished finish. Malbec and Tannat. Drink now through 2030. 8,000 cases made, 700 cases imported. Source : fe71266f378f5e49f0f87d7972f2c46b

Sometimes it seems positively impossible to find a decent gift for the wine lovers in our lives. Serious wine drinkers can be a little…. particular when it comes to what they like. And we’re not just talking about wine. This is why each year I put together what I think is the ultimate holiday shopping guide for the wine folks …