[ad_1] An intruder spilled $2.7 million worth of wine in the cellars of Spain’s Cepa 21, opening the valves on three tanks full of wine from the 2023 vintage. It’s another disturbing example of winery vandalism. Meanwhile, in Washington state, police arrested a suspect accused of striking Sparkman Cellars. Who is believed to be behind the crime? $2.7 Million Down …

[ad_1] Château Le Pin. The most valuable lot included a double magnum of Le Pin 2011 and a double magnum of Le Pin 2015. Called ‘Wine and Dine Experiences’, each lot included limited-edition wines, plus lunch and a private tasting at the winery. Winemakers from across the world donated to the Sotheby’s auction, with all proceeds going to the Foundation …

[ad_1] Thierry Meyer at DWWA judging week. Alsace native Thierry Meyer has dedicated his wine career to this region he calls home. Writing and sharing tasting notes and insights into Alsace’s wines since 1999, Meyer is the founder of L’Oenothèque Alsace society and www.oenoalsace.com, a comprehensive website committed to this northeast region of France. A judge at Decanter World Wine Awards …

[ad_1] Plaimont cooperative producing wine under the Madiran, Saint Mont, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Jurançon AOCs, and the Côtes de Gascogne IGP When Plaimont was founded in 1979, bringing the Plaisance, Aignan and Saint Mont cooperatives together, it started a project that, almost 50 years on, is still remarkable for its scope, focus and ambition. Today, with more than 800 growers, …

[ad_1] Kim Chalmers is a managing director of her family vine grape and wine business in Victoria, Australia. Starting her career as a composer, Kim came back to her viticulture roots in 2005 working in the nursery, vineyards and winery to import, promote, propagate, sustainably grow and authentically make wines from grape varieties new to Australia. The Chalmers family has …

[ad_1] Karine Mérigot, of Cave Coopérative de Roaix Séguret (left), and Mathilde Suter (of Domaine de l’Amandine (right). When I saw the first upside-down village sign, I put it down to some bored, teenage prankster. But as I drove through one village after another on my way to Séguret, every village sign had been inverted. It transpired that this was …

[ad_1] Located directly north of Antarctica and near the old Moravian settlement of Elim, Strandveld is the southernmost winery of Africa. With 87 hectares of vineyards 7-10 km from the cold sea at just 40-100m elevation, vines are subject to perpetual sea winds that reduce disease pressure and contribute to extended ripening periods but also constrain yields and can produce …

[ad_1] Lithe and well-balanced, this mouthwatering white has lively hints of grapefruit zest, milled white pepper and lemon thyme underscoring juicy tangerine, peach skin and lentil notes. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 374f7fc141f9a5beba2d92074089be3a

[ad_1] The snap of fine, crisp tannins provides definition for the fresh mix of plum skin, crushed black raspberry, Mediterranean macchia and a touch of loamy earth on display in this well-knit red. Good length. Drink now through 2035. 3,500 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : bd8b846cf4238f051a89ffdb7a98d080