[ad_1] Sergiy Stakhovsky’s post-tennis retirement plan was to focus entirely on his winery in Western Ukraine. The former professional player—whose defeat of Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2013 is considered one of the tennis world’s great upsets—launched Stakhovsky Wines with the 2018 vintage to prove to his countrymen that delicious wine could be made in Ukraine. But when Russia launched …

[ad_1] Every year, the country’s premier graduate Viticulture and Enology program at UC Davis graduates a class that is, on average, 60% female. Often called “The Harvard of Winemaking,” this program is supposed to provide the California wine industry with the best and brightest talent. Yet, as best as I can tell from my research, of the more than 4200 …

[ad_1] Alto Adige is a tiny region in north Italy, with fewer than 6,000 hectares under vine accounting for less than 1% of Italy’s total wine production. Yet at least 20 different grape varieties grow in these spectacular Alpine vineyards, ranging from 200 to over 1,000 metres above sea level. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the …

[ad_1] Producers in Bolgheri are visibly excited about their upcoming 2021 releases. Despite a three-month drought during the hot summer, rainfalls the previous winter and spring ensured that vines could access water reserves, avoiding any water stress. The resulting wines are nicely concentrated but – more importantly – very well balanced with beautiful freshness apparent. Scroll down the see the …

[ad_1] The Whisky Exchange has teamed up with Chivas Brothers to launch Lost In Time. The retailer teamed up with Chivas Brothers to launch Lost In Time, a collection of single cask whiskies from the 1990s and early 2000s. The Whisky Exchange said it is ‘proud to offer a snapshot of extremely rare Speyside casks filled before the great single …

[ad_1] Vineyards in Seddon, South East of Marlborough’s Wairau Plains in the Awatere Valley. The purity of fruit, natural balance and elegance of New Zealand Pinot Noir is reason for this notoriously unpredictable grape variety’s surge in the south. Though the first commercial bottlings were only in 1987, New Zealand is now globally recognised for the quality Pinot it delivers. …

[ad_1] Delivering power and concentration, this is densely packed in a compact frame. Opens up to reveal impressively fresh flavors of dried thyme and apricot. This white’s acidity shows a crunchy texture, and a wet slate note brings a cooling feel to the finish. This is one for the cellar. Best from 2026 through 2046. 90 cases imported. [ad_2] Source …

[ad_1] Inside the March 2024 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES 25 wines for a long Sunday lunch Whatever type of roast you decide on, we have ideal wine pairings picked by the Decanter team. Introduced by our resident food- matching expert Fiona Beckett Anjou future: A Chenin renaissance Beverley Blanning MW on the return to favour of dry Chenin Blanc …

[ad_1] There’s an appealing fleshy structure to this red, with toothsome notes of plum, black cherry and raspberry puree that show details of black pepper, black tea and forrest floor aromatics on the long finish. Drink now through 2031. 20,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 378be82dc60ad3053a0f82df4ca5a2ef

[ad_1] While the long lunch may have disappeared from our weekday lives (well, mine at least), there’s nothing like a lingering Sunday get-together with family and friends to round off the weekend. Wine lovers will no doubt see it as an opportunity to pull out a treasured bottle, but is that the best strategy? Should it be mellow and mature …