Elisabetta (r) with daughter Clara (l) and Ettore (c). Le Pupille has been a leading name in the Maremma area of southern Tuscany since the mid-1980s, when Elisabetta Geppetti and her then-husband took over her family’s estate. The consultant enologist at the time was Giacomo Tachis (recipient of Decanter’s Hall of Fame award in 2011), a family friend. Architect of …

Full of plum, blackberry and black currant flavors, this succulent red is balanced and supple in texture. Leather, earth and tobacco flavors add depth as this stays long and bright on the finish. This is as much about the vivid acidity as tannins for structure. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2025 through 2040. 772 cases made, 600 cases imported. Source : …

A weighty, substantial version, with time in glass revealing grilled orange and juicy peach flavors. Creamy and rich in feel, with white mocha notes adding a sensual dimension and herbal savoriness driving freshness. Bitter quinine and singed garrigue notes mark the weighty yet elegant finish. Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Grenache. Drink now through 2028. 12,500 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source …

Notions of terroir keep us thinking about a vine’s relationship to the earth, and we imagine its roots questing into the soil and stone below. But a vine’s most important relationship is with the sky, its source of sustenance. As I walked through this beautiful vineyard in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand’s North Island, I was struck not …

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It hasn’t always felt especially summery so far this year, but don’t let the cool, grey skies dampen your holiday mood. This summer is certainly going to be an eventful one in Paris – and France as a whole – with the Olympics, so get ready for a slew of gastronomic happenings around town. Summer is truly the season of …

Johnnie Walker Princes Street While Speyside or Islay will quite rightly lay claim to being the beating heart of Scotland’s whisky industry, Edinburgh could make a great case for being its soul. Its harbour at Leith once imported the Sherry casks that are so essential to many Scotch whisky labels, and then exported bottle after bottle of Scotland’s national drink …

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An aerial view of Blenheim Palace and its surroundings. Blenheim Palace estate said it is seeking an established winery partner to plant a vineyard on 60.7 hectares (150 acres) of prime south-facing land, with a view to producing ‘world-class’, co-branded English wine. It’s a rare opportunity within the thriving UK vineyard scene, according to property consultancy Knight Frank, which has …

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knightbefore_99 has added a photo to the pool: Velvety, lush red wine, reminiscent of dark, ripe fruit and earthy minerals. The high altitude and year-round sun exposure lend it an intense quality, expressed in its concentrated flavors and balanced tannins. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817122@N05/53838913592/in/pool-17918700@N00

Melted licorice, mountain herb and sweet smoke notes are layered with flavors of damson plum preserves, espresso and wild cherry in this medium- to full-bodied red, with lively plum skin acidity and lightly chewy, fine-grained tannins. Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Aragonez. Drink now through 2029. 25,000 cases made, 15,000 cases imported. Source : b9c2d84dcb7f23bae5b1295b84b396cb

This is lightly effervescent when first poured and then plushly creamy on the palate, offering notes of melon, jasmine, creamed almond and orange sorbet backed by lively, crunchy acidity. Alvarinho and Trajadura. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 30 cases imported. Source : cf8e04e957134660c3f10c1ff1dc307a

The Diablo legend continues now as a dark red wine that showcases a number of directions that signal a new Chile. The grapes are heritage (Malbec) and what Chile really over delivers at (Syrah). From grapes in the Maule region, Chile’s largest wine growing region that is less known but has such promise. The wine is full and plush, offering …

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100 degrees in front of the Whole Foods in Campbell, 102 degrees at Cottle/Highway 85 exit, 100 degrees at home. I fear we are looking at a long hot summer, so I have stocked up on dry Rosé wines.   The Bargetto is a long-time favorite. It is dry and fruity with a hint of effervescence. The Frappo is a …

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