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Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. California wine is in serious troubleIndeed. But not sure Margins is the best poster-child …

A sleek, velvety version, showing a winey core of smoldering incense, red berries and black currant layered with notes of violet and iron shavings. This smoky red offers flavors of singed apple wood on a full-bodied frame, while a deftly inlaid spine of tannins and mineral elements keeps this polished wine energetic. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2033. 350 …

Curious what Costco looks like in Japan, and how their wine selection compares to the U.S.?  So are we, and we had a chance to visit a Costco in Kawasaki Japan, just south of Tokyo. It turned out to be a fun trip with a few interesting surprises. Let’s go. We heard Costco stores in Japan … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/a-visit-to-costco-in-japan/

Some of Italy’s most amazing wines flowed freely in Verona on April 13 at the 13th edition of OperaWine. The gala tasting spotlighted 131 of Italy’s top names in wine. Created by Wine Spectator in partnership with Vinitaly and Veronafiere, OperaWine has become the unofficial kickoff to Vinitaly, Italy’s largest wine trade fair. “OperaWine—it’s an institution now. It’s how we …

Today, most South African Chenin Blanc is made as a single varietal still wine, but it’s also made as a sparkling wine, a sweet wine, and a blend with other grape varieties. We explore the Chenin Blanc based white blend in this article and review some excellent bottles. Producers vary considerably in terms of the varieties they blend with Chenin …

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St-Emilion estate Château Ausone and St-Julien second growth Château Ducru-Beaucaillou both followed the campaign trend of offering substantial cuts on last year’s price for the 2022 vintage. Both also received critical praise for their 2023 wines. Decanter’s Bordeaux correspondent, Georgie Hindle, rated Ducru-Beaucaillou 97-points and Ausone 96-points. See Decanter’s full verdict on the Bordeaux 2023 vintage, plus ratings and tasting …

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for April 29, 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 (mostly) …

We’re thrilled to unveil the summer Decanter Wine Club shipment, which features truly outstanding bottles perfect for the warm season – whether you’re grilling smoky meat or enjoying outdoor dining with friends and family.  ‘Built to Age’ is the captivating theme of our latest wine drop. In addition to our customary wine tasting notes and judge’s insights, we have curated …

Mineral energy defines this rosé, with a cleansing layer of wet stone. Vibrant acidity pulses beneath juicy notes of peach and watermelon, plus herb accents. Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Tibouren. Drink now. 110,000 cases made. Source : f3040ac5a53690a66ceac6303419ae61

It might not drive the pulse quite as much as an invitation to the annual presentation of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti‘s wines, but it’s definitely a pleasure to get the invitation to the annual Oakville Winegrowers’ tasting for the trade and media. Oakville remains the epicenter of Napa’s highest echelon of wines. Pritchard Hill, home to Colgin, Continuum, OVID, BRAND, …

One of our favorite Kirkland wines is hitting shelves earlier than ever. The last vintage appeared at the end of May which was a month earlier than the vintage before that. And we’ll take it. The Kirkland Chateauneuf du Pape is always a fun one to explore, and this vintage lands among the highest rated … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-kirkland-signature-chateauneuf-du-pape/

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