David Williams, Matthew Forster MW and Diana Rollan tasted 118 wines, with 2 Outstanding and 20 Highly Recommended. Spanish rosado & clarete: Panel tasting scores 118 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 2 Highly recommended 20 Recommended 57 Commended 26 Fair 13 Poor 0 Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their current-release, still rosado (produced from red …
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Castello Banfi Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese Toscana Col di Sasso 2021 $11 (89 points)
Well-defined and supple, sporting cherry, black currant, licorice and salt flavors. This red is also tightly knit, showing balance and a moderately long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2027. 100,000 cases made, 18,000 cases imported. Source : a779f9805255a79ee84023b62dcee862
Read More »Vinography Unboxed: Week of 8/18/24
Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This past week included a smattering of things from here and there, as well as …
Read More »Best Wine Glass Ever? You Bet!
Experience the Best Wine Glass Ever with Copain de Vin—a captivating newcomer that’s quickly become my favorite. Discover why as you read on. Clarifying… In 2019, I actively contributed to the development and perfection of the Eisch glass for Petite Sirah, collaborating with a board of Petite winemakers and Eisch’s Alan Zalayet. Despite my involvement […] The post Best Wine …
Read More »Busting myths around Californian Chardonnay
USA California Napa Valley Matthiasson Wines Steve Matthiasson A few months ago, I was asked to respond to a reader who asked how you could pick out Californian Chardonnay in particular from American Chardonnay in general, when blind tasting. At its root, the question speaks to a broader understanding, or lack thereof, of the myriad growing conditions, terroir and style …
Read More »Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough Te Muna 2023 $26 (94 points)
Fresh and precise, with lime, mango and passion fruit notes that are accented by crunchy sea salt, litsea oil, dried chamomile and fresh lemon zest on a mouthwatering, fleshy frame. Drink now. 72,000 cases imported. Source : 614592a652dcf446679fa5ce13601204
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Thomas Hawk has added a photo to the pool: Cascina Fontana — Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 2010 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/53943479614/in/pool-17918700@N00
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Caffé L’Accademia | TheStealerNeverDies | Flickr Uploaded on August 23, 2024 Taken on August 8, 2024
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sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Greenwood Ridge Vineyards, Philo, California greenwoodridge.com/ Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53941385266/in/pool-17918700@N00
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sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Greenwood Ridge Vineyards, Philo, California greenwoodridge.com/ Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53941634553/in/pool-17918700@N00
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sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Greenwood Ridge Vineyards, Philo, California greenwoodridge.com/ Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53941634568/in/pool-17918700@N00
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sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Sonoma Cheese Factory, Sonoma, California New owners! Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53939329319/in/pool-17918700@N00
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sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Sosie Wines, Sonoma, California www.sosiewines.com/ Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53937532640/in/pool-17918700@N00
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sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Dos’ Bar, Sonoma, California www.dos-bar.com/ Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53937197418/in/pool-17918700@N00
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sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Dos’ Bar, Sonoma, California www.dos-bar.com/ Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53937197443/in/pool-17918700@N00
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IMG_1134_L | Truro Vineyard | thebiblioholic | Flickr Uploaded on August 18, 2024 Taken on August 13, 2024
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IMG_1137_L | Truro Vineyard | thebiblioholic | Flickr Uploaded on August 18, 2024 Taken on August 13, 2024
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thebiblioholic has added a photo to the pool: Truro Vineyard. Reserve flight tasting Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/thebiblioholic/53930774042/in/pool-17918700@N00
Read More »Straight to the source: The rise of India’s Sula Vineyards
The Source at Sula Vineyards Picture the late-afternoon scene: a glass of pale rosé in hand, I’m relaxing outdoors on an elegant terrace at a world-class vineyard resort. Bob Dylan is playing on the sound system as cosmopolitan visitors are having fun, taking selfies and tasting the estate’s wines. Below are rows of just-harvested Sauvignon Blanc vines, their leaves fluttering …
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