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Daily Archives: October 16, 2024

Napa farmhouse

Mundocani has added a photo to the pool: Early autumn sunrise at a farmhouse in St. Helena, California Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/85204484@N00/54066347077/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Mendocino Winegrowers

sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Taste Mendocino in Hopland, California Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/54060686744/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Okanagan Valley 2022: A strange vintage in British Columbia

Vineyards in British Columbia. ‘Shaped by two antithetical phases, 2022 was a unique interpretation of the region’s extremes’ ‘This was a very strange growing year,’ reflects Costa Gavaris of the boutique Rigour & Whimsy label. To most outsiders, British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley may be puzzling at the best of times. North of the 49th parallel, it is often mistakenly deemed …

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Decanter Sponsors ‘Writer of the Year’ at the 2024 BIH Spotlight Awards

The BIH Spotlight Awards has become a pivotal platform for showcasing the contributions of individuals and businesses across the UK, promoting diversity and inclusion within the hospitality, food, and drink sectors. As part of our ongoing commitment to championing diversity, Decanter is honoured to be involved in recognising the exceptional work of writers whose talent and creativity bring new perspectives …

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Maison de dégustation-vente du Domaine Freudenreich Joseph…

“C’est à Eguisheim, village médiéval sur la Route des Vins d’Alsace, que le Domaine Freudenreich Joseph & Fils vous accueille tout au long de l’année pour vous faire découvrir ses vins issus d’une passion et d’un savoir-faire transmis de génération en génération.”   www.joseph-freudenreich.fr Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/geoffreyrobinet/54059924798/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Police bust fake grand cru wine network

Police raids in Milan and Turin on 14 October have dismantled a criminal network that was making and and selling fake versions of French grand cru wines, said the Europol law enforcement agency. Counterfeiters were selling the fake grands crus for up to €15,000-a-bottle (£12,500), it said, without naming any specific wines or producers that were targeted. Raids also took …

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Boonville Road 2022 Rosé

sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Taste Mendocino, Hopland, California Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/54057499552/in/pool-17918700@N00

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PFV

n8fire has added a photo to the pool: Graham’s, Porto Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/louisjacob/54056722476/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Graham’s

n8fire has added a photo to the pool: Porto Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/louisjacob/54057043719/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad | Straw yellow in colour,…

Straw yellow in colour, with a small, fine, plentiful mousse. The opening aromas are of the ageing on lees, lightly smokey, with touches of biscuit or bread, which are followed by hints of honey, fruit and flower petals. The palate is excellent, fruity and full of flavour, with dried fruits from the lees ageing, but very elegant, giving the drinker …

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Katherine Cole: ‘I think of moulded plywood and feel hopeful’

Katherine Cole profile picture credit: She Saw Things 2024 has proved to be rough for wine, from plummeting Bordeaux prices to dire health warnings. In the US, per-capita consumption of wine is back at 2011 levels. But as we enter the year’s final stretch, I think of moulded plywood and feel hopeful. Economic and social constraints are forcing the wine …

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Beaujolais 2022 | With over two hundred years of history in …

With over two hundred years of history in the Burgundy and Beaujolais wine trade, Bouchard Ainé & Fils are unquestionable experts. Their Beaujolais presents flavours of plum and red berry. This light red is best served slightly chilled Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817122@N05/54050114757/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Gnarly Head

knightbefore_99 has added a photo to the pool: A rich, full-bodied Californian red wine made from the state’s classic Zinfandel grape. Aromas of mocha, chocolate and smoke from generous oak aging. Some dark fruit and spice on the finish Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817122@N05/54051424570/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Red red Wine

pdegenkolv1 has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/136357042@N03/44912538451/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Old Vines

@WineAlchemy1 has added a photo to the pool: Saint Roche, Joncy, Burgundy, High Trellis Pinot Noir vineyard Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/winealchemy1/13651554114/in/pool-17918700@N00

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