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Daily Archives: November 27, 2024

Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

The Chappelle de Saint Cosme in Gigondas.Beaumes de Venise The reds in Beaumes de Venise showed particularly well in 2023, ripe and concentrated but with more moderate alcohols than elsewhere, making for a fresh and drinkable vintage here. The Muscats were less successful. Not a subscriber? Sign up today to read the Rhône Report and all Premium articles. Use the …

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Columbia Valley 2021 vintage report: Top wines under $50

The view from Walla Walla’s Les Collines Vineyard. For winemakers in the US, in a region like the Columbia Valley, or throughout the West Coast, crafting wines that provide a good value at an approachable price can seem challenging. From the consumer side, quality wines and those that receive high scores seem to come with a price tag that gets …

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Best wine with lamb: Great styles to try

Five classic red wine styles that can pair well with lamb Pinot Noir Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah / Shiraz Sangiovese What kind of wine goes well with lamb? Many reds from the classic grape varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, are wonderful if you’re looking to pair wine with lamb. We’ve focused mainly on reds below, …

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Wine with lamb at Christmas

While mostly associated with Easter celebrations, Lamb is also a great option for your Christmas meal as an alternative to Turkey, Ham or Beef. It’s texture and affinity to strong seasonings suggest this is a perfect meat to be enjoyed in the bleakness of winter rather than at the arrival of Spring. And Lamb at Christmas is no less, if …

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Boutinot Côtes du Rhône-Villages Les Coteaux 2022 $22 (90 points)

A voluptuous, extroverted red that matches strappy licorice, black plum and fragrant violet notes with a solid wall of graphite. Grilled herbs and smoke gild the broad palate, with real structure to the framework that makes for a focused finish. Appealingly lush, with good energy. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2026. 3,500 cases made, 1,800 cases imported. Source : …

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Arbois, rural village in Jura, France

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