One Thousand Vines is the price of a good bottle of California Pinot Noir, but it’s worth an entire case.  Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier has written an original book  that explores everything you ever wanted to know about wine from growing the vine, to the influence of terroir, and making and drinking wine. This is not a primer for wine …

This is a series, about incoming emails that pique my curiosity, which allows me to share what’s hot n’ hip. I’m all in, from the cubed ice balls to wine fridges. Then to a new wine lounge in Napa and onto African American Vintners. A cyber security book next segues into a really special Barolo […] The post Best Press …

Who’s behind it: Time and Tide is the latest Manhattan restaurant from Kent Hospitality Group. The opening comes after a challenging time for the group: This past June, its founder, chef Jamal “James” Kent, died unexpectedly at age 45, a tragedy felt throughout American fine dining. The group subsequently changed its name from Saga Hospitality Group to honor him. At …

Jan Shrem, who left an indelible mark on California’s wine industry through his dedication to the arts and charitable generosity, died last month at the age of 94. The founder of Clos Pegase winery in Calistoga, Shrem was also a consummate philanthropist, contributing to The MET Opera, Festival Napa Valley, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the University …

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What was once one of the most planted grape varieties in France, Carignan was overtaken by international varieties such as Merlot at the end of the 20th century, but is now enjoying a resurgence. A grape known by many names including Cariñena, Mazuelo and Samsó in Spain, Carignano in Italy and Carignane in the United States, this red grape variety …

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The vineyards of La Torretta in Grottaferrata, Lazio. It was in 2019, while eating at the great Roman trattoria Cesare al Casaletto, that murmurs of Cesanese’s renaissance became palpable. It was a long Sunday lunch, and amid the cacophony and the blue-rinse set, a group of sommeliers and food journalists sat nearby. Eschewing international varieties for the indigenous, or autochthones …

History was made on Saturday, 26 October, as the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) debuted in Singapore, offering an unforgettable day of wine and whisky tasting. Fifty-four renowned producers from 13 countries joined us to showcase their finest wines, giving our passionate attendees the chance to taste over 200 exceptional bottles. Guests also enjoyed three remarkable masterclasses, including our first …

Chancellor Rachel Reeves decided to cut the duty on draught alcohol in a bid to provide the UK’s struggling pubs and bars with a vital lifeline. She said: ‘Nearly two-thirds of alcoholic drinks sold in pubs are served on draught, so instead of uprating these products in line with inflation, I am cutting draught duty by 1.7%, which means a …

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This rich, mouthwatering Champagne layers a rapierlike spine of acidity with a detailed range of glazed apple and apricot, lime zest, brioche, grated ginger and warm baking spice notes that ride the fine, lively mousse. Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Disgorged March 2024. Drink now through 2029. 25,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : d5e48a13a5173d76a39349ba56251a4f

We found a couple new additions in the wine aisles worth noting during a recent visit to a Costco store in Alpharetta, GA. First up is a new “Taste of Spain” collection coming in at $24.99 for 3 bottles. The collection includes a Cabernet Sauvignon, a proprietary red wine and a Tempranillo. All wines were … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/new-spanish-red-collection-and-big-bottles-hitting-costco-stores/

This is a new one that caught our eye. Long time readers know we love Spanish wines, especially Ribera Del Duero which is just a mecca for high quality wines at great prices. And this bottle is a perfect example. It’s not an inexpensive wine at $28.99 but we feel it’s worth that and much … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2018-teofilo-reyes-ribera-del-duero-edicion-limitada-crianza/

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