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Daily Archives: August 30, 2024

Vinography Images: Eyeing the Weather

Winemakers around the Northern Hemisphere are on a heightened state of alert when it comes to the weather as harvest begins or approaches. Rain, excessive heat, frost, and increasingly fire can all threaten a year’s meticulous work. Over the next 8 weeks, for instance, the vast majority of fruit will be harvested in California. Speaking of eyeing the weather, here’s …

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Straight Talk Episode 25: Crushing It Softly at Kistler Vineyards

When it comes to California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, few names command as much respect as Sonoma’s Kistler Vineyards. In the newest episode of Wine Spectator’s Straight Talk podcast, Kistler president and winemaker Jason Kesner tells us about growing up in the Napa wine industry—including a Robert Mondavi donut tradition that he proudly carries on—and how he strives to do …

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Ridge Lytton Springs Turns 50

Ridge Vineyards needs little introduction for most wine lovers. Its famous Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon and its long-time steward Paul Draper have been standard-bearers for California wine longer than most trendy Napa wineries have been in existence. Monte Bello 1971 was included in the original Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976, and it came out on top when that tasting was re-enacted …

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Hadiah Besar Menantimu di Money Blitz

Hadiah Besar Menantimu merupakan judul dari sebuah artikel kami kali ini. Kami ucapkan Selamat datang di steveheimoff.com, Mengungkap Dunia Perjudian Melalui Kata-kata, Strategi, dan Kisah Nyata Pada kesempatan kali ini,kami masih bersemangat untuk membahas soal Hadiah Besar Menantimu di Money Blitz Apakah Anda siap untuk meraih kekayaan dalam sekejap? Money Blitz adalah permainan slot yang menawarkan kesempatan luar biasa untuk …

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Celebrating International Cabernet Sauvignon Day: 15 to try

With a legacy as rich as the soil that nurtures its vines, Cabernet Sauvignon stands an international aristocrat amongst grape varieties, gaining the utmost respect from connoisseurs and wine lovers alike. The grape variety thrives in a multitude of climates and regions, making it a global ambassador of fine red wines which intertwine history, terroir, and craftsmanship. From famed Bordeaux …

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New York State: A look at the ‘unpredictable’ 2023 vintage

Lahoma Vineyard. Credit: Courtesy of Apollo’s Praise Across the 14,164 hectares under vine in the 11 American Viticultural Areas that make up the state of New York, there was one definitive trend in 2023: unpredictability. Shannon Brock of Silver Thread Winery in the Finger Lakes called the growing season ‘a wild ride with a soft landing.’ She ‘biointensively’ farms a …

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The Macallan: Toasting 200 years of whisky with personality

The Macallan Distillery For so many years, it was a case of ‘blink and miss it’ with The Macallan. Driving south on the main road from Elgin, the distillery was just another one of the dozens of Speyside single malt whisky makers lining the tourist trail. How times have changed. With its £140 million building, record-breaking auction prices and celebrity …

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Best Cap Classique: Value picks 

Women drinking Cap Classique sparkling wine South Africa Cap Classique, South Africa’s signature sparkling wine, has plenty to offer wine lovers. Made in the same way as Champagne, with a secondary fermentation in bottle, Cap Classique costs a fraction of the price, with an array of styles to choose from. Admittedly Cap Classique has a much shorter history than Champagne. …

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Antinori Toscana Villa Antinori 2021 $25 (92 points)

Cherry, pomegranate and plum aromas and flavors are the main themes in this dense red, punctuated with loam, spice, mineral and wild rosemary notes. Harmonious and solidly built, this picks up steam through the long, fruit- and savory-infused aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Best from 2027 through 2043. 130,000 cases made, 37,369 cases imported. Source : 3e7b9f81dc37962178f65ed2bdafb5bc

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