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Daily Archives: March 4, 2024

Sopa y vino

[ad_1] Jusotil_1943 has added a photo to the pool: [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/46322086@N04/21487344064/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Maximin Grünhaus: Producer profile and wines to try

[ad_1] Maximin von Schubert, 6th generation owner of Maximin Grünhaus The name Maximin Grünhaus has long been among the top legacies in Germany’s Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wine region. Over the decades the name has consistently drawn eager bids at the famed Grosser Ring or ‘Great Ring’, the annual wine auction in Trier, with buyers happy to pay among the highest amounts to …

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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 4, 2024

[ad_1] The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 4, 2024 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 …

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Explore Istria with Vinistra

[ad_1] Vineyards in Croatia’s Istria region growing its flagship variety, Malvazija Istarska Millions of tourists from around the world flock to Croatia every year, with Istria a particular favourite amongst German visitors, who can reach it by car in just a few hours. The largest peninsula in the Adriatic, Istria is surrounded by sea on three sides, with the Julian …

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Meet the judges: Q&A with Terry Kandylis

[ad_1] Terry Kandylis, DWWA Regional Chair Titled Best Sommelier 2015 in Greece, Sommelier of the Year 2016 in the UK and representing Greece in the European Final in Vienna in 2017, Terry Kandylis is now the Group Head Sommelier at Noble Rot in London. Growing up in Evia, Greece, Kandylis’ earliest encounters with wine were humble, centred around homemade wine that his …

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Kapistoni: A Boutique, Qvevri Winery in Kartli

[ad_1] The Kapistoni Winery is a traditional winery owned by the Chochishvili family and located about a half hour’s drive north of Tbilisi in the village of Saguramo in the Kartli region.  I visited them during my wine tour of Georgia last year and tasted their wines, including several less common varieties like Mukhantsvane, Danakhrauli, and Kundra. Their 10.2 ha …

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Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez Bierzo La Vizcaína Lomas de Valtuille Las Gundiñas 2021 $41 (94 points)

[ad_1] Sleek and silky, with a dark mix of black currant, blackberry paste and damson plum fruit wrapping around dense, fine-grained tannins. This is underscored by minerally tar and iron accents, while lovely aromas of mountain herbs, anise, paprika and graphite offer a fragrant overtone that lingers on the fresh, sculpted finish. Best from 2026 through 2036. 500 cases made, …

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Château Doisy Daëne Bordeaux White 2022 $30 (93 points)

[ad_1] Bright and fresh, with verbena, thyme, tarragon and oyster shell notes that dart around a juicy core of white peach and yellow plum. Keeps excellent tension through the finish, with an echo of fleur de sel. Drink now through 2030. 2,800 cases made, 435 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : edd2f50c14c19b3372e39c313c7b9b86

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Kent wine tour: Top wineries to visit

[ad_1] Simpsons’ Wine Estate. There’s a good reason why Kent is described as the Garden of England. With much of it edged by the sea, stretching from the Thames Estuary all the way round to the English Channel, you’ll find a verdant landscape of rolling hills, blossom-filled orchards, white-cowled oast houses (hop kilns), and timbered villages with tile-hung cottages. Thanks …

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Brunello di Montalcino 2019 releases excite buyers

[ad_1] Vineyards near to Montalcino. Critical acclaim has created a buzz around the Brunello di Montalcino 2019 releases not seen since the 2016 vintage, according to early reports from merchants. ‘Brunello enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice,’ said Decanter’s Michaela Morris in her recent Brunello di Montalcino 2019 vintage report. Davy ?yw, senior buyer at Berry Bros & Rudd, said, …

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2020 Madame de Beaucaillou Bordeaux

[ad_1] Very interesting find here, and we had to do some poking around online to figure out the full story. One of our all time favorite wines and favorite properties in Bordeaux is Ducru-Beaucaillou. We had the opportunity to visit and meet with their team a few years back, and every single thing about the winery, … [ad_2] Source : …

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Frequently Asked Questions About Costco Wine and This Website

[ad_1] [originally published 7/19/21; updated 2/23/24] We thought we’d mix it up with a little feature where we’d answer the most common questions we receive from our readers. This site started more than ten years and 1000 wine reviews ago and has grown far beyond what we ever thought possible.  It’s created a great community of … [ad_2] Source : …

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2021 Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend

[ad_1] We’re getting a fresh batch of Kirkland wines hitting stores, and we’ve heard from readers there are several more out there, so hopefully we can get reviews up here for everyone. The Kirkland Napa Red Blend has really come a long way over the years. Since it’s earliest intro as the 2014 Kirkland Meritage, the … [ad_2] Source : …

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2022 Kirkland Signature Sancerre

[ad_1] We had several readers tip us off that this bottle was arriving in Costco stores, and we were thrilled to find it on our last trip. We bought three right away, but maybe should have picked up more. This one will sell out quickly. As you can see this is the 2022 vintage, and we … [ad_2] Source : …

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