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

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 …

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 …

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

Savory aromas of roasted herbs, molasses and olive suggest a rich and muscular red, yet the palate is svelte and refined in feel, with a juicy plum and cherry core. A fine bead of minerally acidity lifts everything onto the smooth finish, culminating with a spicy floral note. Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2036. 8,000 cases made, 5,000 …

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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Not many opportunities exist for consumers to taste a whole bunch of Napa wines in a single sitting. Walk-around tastings are more common for the trade and for members of the media, but public tastings with 30+ wineries are still something of a rarity. Such tastings that also have excellent food are even less common. All of which is why …

Majestic is the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, with more than 200 stores. Its latest press tasting showcased an eclectic range of 109 sparkling, still, sweet and fortified wines, with the aim of highlighting diverse styles, price points and grape varieties in the run-up to the festive period. Scroll down to see our picks at Majestic The own-label wines are …

Château de Ferrand The next time you use a Bic pen to write a heartfelt letter, Bordeaux should come to mind. The family that invented the bestselling ink pen in the world also owns a beautiful estate in St-Émilion that you can visit – and stay in. In 1977, Baron Marcel Bich – an Italian-born, French industrialist who co-founded the …

Vineyards in McLaren Vale. Dr Smith completing his PhD in genetics and gained research experience in cell, molecular and plant developmental biology in the US. In 2012, he moved to Adelaide to lead the Rootstock Breeding Team at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), with a focus on developing climate resilient rootstocks with long term resistance to grape …

Waitrose’s performance at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) highlights a number of wines worth seeking out, including one of the 50 Best in Show award-winning wines. This prestigious accolade was awarded to Chapel Down, Rosé, Kent, England NV, which was highlighted for its aromatic fruits and clean and emphatic palate. For an ideal apéritif, try the Gold medal …

Crisp pear and lemon-lime flavors are sleek and seamless on a juicy frame, with green notes of lemongrass, lemon verbena and sweetgrass. Drink now. 17,573 cases made. Source : 75d7c3889aa63ce92901bf0cb2ef9089

Vineyards in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. Photos supplied by Wine Victoria. What is the best way to explore modern Australian wine? Take a leisurely journey through the southeastern state of Victoria, home to many of the country’s finest wine treasures. Victoria unveils the true excitement of what’s happening right now in Australian wine: offering an impressive array of modern …

Ever since Mionetto imported Prosecco to the US at the turn of the century, wine journalists have been writing about this inexpensive, charming sparkling beverage. Indeed, there has been much to write about beginning with the spectacular rise worldwide in Prosecco sales. Then there was the radical change in legislation in 2009 that greatly enlarged the area within the Prosecco …

Pair your festive feasts with a Bordeaux blend from South Africa for £9.50 and Mâcon-Villages at £10.25. The Decanter team has selected its highlights from the UK supermarket chain Co-op, which boasts 2,500 local, convenience and medium-sized stores across the country. Ranging from the seasonal classics to offbeat explorations, the majority of our selection is under £15. From the latest …

Soils of Rutherrod. Credit: Sullivan Rutherford Estate Russian-born enologist André Tchelistcheff – whose name still evokes a hushed reverence among California winemakers – famously once quipped that ‘it takes Rutherford Dust to grow great Cabernet Sauvignon.’ ‘Rutherford Dust’ is a term that’s now so inextricably intertwined with Napa Valley’s Rutherford sub-appellation that in 1994 – several decades after Tchelistcheff’s remark …