[ad_1] Wooden stakes are ready to support newly planted vines in one of Europe’s oldest vineyards. Öreg Király, or the Old King’s Hill, in Hungary’s Tokaji region has been famous for wine since at least 1737, when it was declared one of the top vineyard sites in the region. Of course, it was probably famous for many years prior. The …

[ad_1] Few things on this earth are more symbolic of change than a volcano itself. As their intermittent cataclysms reshape the very earth under our feet, volcanos represent a rare, visceral glimpse into natural processes that unfold across time scales usually far outside the scope of our own brief awareness. Change was certainly on my mind as I returned to …

[ad_1] Decanter’s regionally focused Italy Experience took place in London last month on Saturday 24 February, providing attendees the opportunity to discover hundreds of Italian wines from 13 regions. Held at the luxury Landmark Hotel, Decanter’s established venue for its world-renowned London Fine Wine Encounter, more than 800 wine lovers attended to explore the Grand Tasting, take part in masterclasses …

[ad_1] In partnership with Wines of Romania The incredible transformation of the wine industry in Romania over the past 20 to 30 years can only be understood by tasting the products of the investment and work of its many producers. While there’s undoubtedly been an incredible surge in quality, it’s the leap in expressiveness that heralds a promising future for …

[ad_1] Selling your dairy herd to buy a vineyard may not raise too many eyebrows these days, but back in 1980 when Clive Paton purchased five barren, stony hectares to plant Pinot Noir near the tiny backwater farming town of Martinborough, New Zealand, it was positively bonkers. Apart from Dry River Wines, established the year before (and an ill-fated venture …

[ad_1] Credit: M. Chapoutier Discover the extraordinary world of M Chapoutier’s acclaimed wines in a special masterclass led by the esteemed winemaker himself Michel Chapoutier, along with co-host Natalie Earl, Decanter’s Regional Editor for France. On Saturday June 8, we invite you on a journey through the distinctive terroir of Hermitage and explore how the different colours perform across different …

[ad_1] hristophe Fillioux and his father Pascal in the cellars of Cognac Jean Fillioux’s La Pouyade estate near Juillac-le-Coq The great houses of Cognac and Armagnac are rooted in family names – from the arrival in the Charente of Jersey native Jean Martell in 1715, to the decision nine years later by local wine-grower Re?my Martin to start bottling spirit …

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[ad_1] This well-defined red boasts cherry, raspberry, iron and tobacco flavors, with vibrant acidity and dense, resonant tannins. Solidly built and compact, even a bit austere still, with harmony and a long aftertaste. Drink now through 2030. 8,785 cases made, 4,167 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 52e47958bf12fdb8d4ca88b1fb6a2028