The post Existential Gambles (Cantina Tramin Recent Releases) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Cantina Tramin’s Wolfgang Klotz and Willi Stürz It’s a bit strange to think of Cantina Tramin making an existential gamble. After all, this is third oldest cooperative winery in Italy’s South Tyrol. Founded in 1898, it took Tramin almost three quarters of a century to make …
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Champagne and Crémant: What’s the difference?
Crémant sparkling wines can be a delicious, affordable alternative to Champagne, and the wines are produced in a similar way, although the reputation of Champagne houses and growers for making some of the world’s most complex and long-lived styles is unrivalled. Scroll down for 10 Champagne and Crémant wines to try Geography Champagne can only come from designated vineyards within …
Read More »First Taste: Laurent-Perrier launches new cuvée Héritage
Héritage, the new little sister to Laurent-Perrier’s prestige cuvée Grand Siècle. Héritage is a multi-vintage blend of reserve wines enticingly priced at a similar level (£75 per bottle in the UK) to the vintage bottling. At a time when the Champagne market is cooling off, does Héritage represent a smart buy for those looking for a dash of prestige complexity …
Read More »Feudo Montoni Catarratto Sicilia Masso 2023 $25 (91 points)
Floral and fragrant, this is lightly chalky in texture and mouthwatering. Ripe and juicy flavors of yellow peach, blood orange and plum are accented by hints of Marcona almond and pickled ginger. A bright, light-bodied white, with good range and focus. Drink now through 2027. 2,900 cases made, 800 cases imported. Source : a1ad4a2ebef2b492ee5e505e7263eb20
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