The Austrian Zalto family has been making mouth-blown glass for six generations. The Denk’Art glasses are named after Father Hans Denk who has spent decades studying and tasting wines and advised Zalto in the design of wine glass bowls to bring out the best qualities of each wine type. Each glass is very light with delicate rims and stems so …
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Timeless Tuscan in Wine Country
(ad) Nestled on a knoll just east of Silverado Trail and only one mile from charming St. Helena, this modern Tuscan estate offers a unique blend of relaxed luxury, privacy and views. Source : https://www.sfgate.com/sponsored-content/article/timeless-tuscan-wine-country-19932333.php
Read More »Peaks and… More Peaks (Highlights from VinoVIP Cortina 2024, Part 2)
The post Peaks and… More Peaks (Highlights from VinoVIP Cortina 2024, Part 2) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Welcome to Part 2 of the highlights from my media jaunt to VinoVIP 2024, held in Italy’s rather dramatic (landscape-wise, anyway) locale of Cortina. For more background on the event, head over to Part 1. The main draw of VinoVIP is …
Read More »Celebrating Jumilla DO at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Encounter 2024
Winemakers at DO Jumilla’s stand at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Experience Situated in southeast Spain, in the area of Levante, the Jumilla designation straddles Castilla-La Mancha and Murcia, and is the celebrated heartland of the Monastrell (Mourvèdre) variety – which is well-adapted to the region’s arid climate and low rainfall. Historically, wine production in the Jumilla DO has been dominated …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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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Read More »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 : …
Read More »Kenwood Vineyard, Morning Mist
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Read More »Arbois, rural village in Jura, France
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