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Daily Archives: November 23, 2024

Holidays & Italian White Wines

DISCLAIMER: You won’t find scores in my wines stories. I’ll tell you with words and you have permission to salivate and give them a try. We should find our own groove, because every palate is as unique as our own fingerprints. Holidays Italian & White Wines This is especially dedicated to anyone Italian, who’s celebrating […] The post Holidays & …

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Best Press Releases for 11.22.24

Thanksgiving Comfort & Cheer with Joy Who knows actual joy better than Joy Sterling of Iron Horse Vineyard’s fame? This one is short and sweet, because Joy has said it all, and their Bubbles are outstanding. Her message: Dear Friends & Family, An evening at home with those you love can put the world in […] The post Best Press …

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Wine with Phil Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from Margaret River

spelio has added a photo to the pool: Popped up for a couple of nights to see the Portrait Gallery and the NMA..John R and Ch.. popped up too on Saturday for the afternoon and we all went to the Golf Club for dinner. “counting sheep” Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/54159117948/in/pool-14289677@N00

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Diablo

Paul Lowry has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_lowry/54110704730/in/pool-14289677@N00

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Gimblett Gravels: From wasteland to celebrated wine region

Craggy Range vineyards near the Ngaruroro river. Little more than 150 years ago, the Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District was completely under water. Prior to 1867, the now trademarked, highly sought-after sub-region of Hawke’s Bay was simply the Omahu channel of the Ngaruroro river. But that year, a flood moved the channel north to the other side of Roy’s Hill, …

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Terre del Barolo Barolo Undicicomuni Arnaldo Rivera 2020 $45 (93 points)

A vibrant and juicy red, exuding cherry, raspberry, floral and spice flavors. Accents of earth, tar and underbrush emerge as this winds down on the long aftertaste. This is harmonious and approachable now yet better in a few years. Best from 2027 through 2042. 4,200 cases made, 1,650 cases imported. Source : 798f37028010cde7496d01fd9f0031e0

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