You could say it’s close to putting your money where your mouth is, though you’d never really truly want your mouth on the walls of a moldy wine cellar. My notes are fuzzy (not unlike the walls) but I think this scintillating bit of collaborative art was in Weingut JB Becker in Germany’s Rheingau region. In the low, and sometimes …
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Champagne needs little introduction, nor does it require a celebratory occasion to pop open — but this Champagne Day, held annually on the 4th Friday of October, we can think of a few exceptional examples worth discovering. Year after year, results from the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) attest to the quality of Champagne, and the 2024 competition was no exception …
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Classic styles when pairing wine with turkey: Full-bodied Chardonnay, such as those from Burgundy or California Pinot Noir Mature Bordeaux, Rioja or Barolo Beaujolais (Gamay) Remember that turkey is not a powerful meat When pairing wine with turkey, remember that this is a white meat with a low fat content, which is why it can dry out if not cooked carefully. …
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Zhang Bishi (fourth from the right, front row) led the Chinese delegation at the Panama-Pacific World Expo in San Francisco in 1915. The late 19th century was eventful for the wine world. Brothers Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell founded Bodegas Torres in Spain in 1870, and Ridge Vineyards planted its first vines on Monte Bello in California in 1892. Meanwhile, …
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M&S Christmas wines 2024 The Marks & Spencer Autumn Tasting 2024 showcased wines for seasonal drinking and festive gatherings. They included 17 brand new listings, including three new varietals joining the Expressions range, which launched last autumn. There’s a continued focus on value in the M&S range. After dropping the prices of 100 wines in April, it is now ‘dropping …
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The interior of the Macallan Distillery in Speyside. What do Speyside distilleries Balmenach, Cardhu, Glenlivet, Fettercairn, Miltonduff and The Macallan have in common? All have bicentenaries this year, sharing a rich history that has shaped the way we enjoy Scotch today. Look further afield and 2024 is also a significant year for two other, younger producers that have stamped their …
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Conti Costanti estate in Brunello. Misunderstood and frequently overlooked, Rosso di Montalcino has long lived in the shadow of its Tuscan big brother, Brunello di Montalcino. But while Brunello enjoys global success and strong sales, Rosso is hiding in plain sight. The Rosso DOC was created in 1983. The most important way in which it differs from Brunello is its …
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This is a series I’m toying with, basically incoming Emails pique my curiosity… From the Loire Valley, to Napa Valley, gifts for the holidays, and extraordinary wine cellars (above ground), it’s all here. Gastronomy Updates from the Loire Valley The Loire Valley is known as the “Garden of France,” accordingly it has a rich and […] The post Best Press …
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