The rocks are snow white. You can crumble them in your hands. The only other place I have come across these is Champagne. But I am on the other side of the world, in Waikari, North Canterbury, on the former lime quarry that is Bell Hill Vineyard. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown here are exceptional. Long-lived, only opening up …

Entering its 22nd year, Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) remains the world’s largest and most influential wine competition, consistently delivering significant return on investment for its entrants—whether through boosted brand recognition, increased sales or expanded distribution in new markets. DWWA’s unmatched reputation is built on its rigorous judging process, overseen by world-class experts whose evaluations uphold the competition’s credibility and …

Perubahan Iklim Ekstrim: Kota-Kota Besar Menghadapi Gelombang satu tantangan terbesar yang dihadapi dunia saat ini, dan salah satu dampaknya yang paling terasa adalah peningkatan frekuensi dan intensitas gelombang panas. Kota-kota besar di seluruh dunia kini semakin sering dilanda suhu ekstrem yang tidak hanya mengganggu kenyamanan, tetapi juga membahayakan kesehatan dan ekonomi penduduk. Fenomena ini menjadi tanda jelas bahwa dampak perubahan …

Dominated by impressive and dramatic mountain ranges that envelop the region and protect it from climatic extremes, Montsant’s wines are intensely fruity and expressive. But here it’s not just aged wines or the most complex that promise the greatest reward: Celler Masroig has recently been recognised for one of its young wines, made for immediate drinking pleasure. Where terroir meets …

Persiapan Olimpiade: Tim Atletik Indonesia Catat Rekor Baru, tim atletik Indonesia menunjukkan peningkatan performa yang luar biasa. Dalam serangkaian kompetisi internasional baru-baru ini, para atlet Indonesia berhasil mencatatkan rekor-rekor baru yang tidak hanya membanggakan, tetapi juga membangkitkan harapan besar bagi para penggemar olahraga Tanah Air. Prestasi ini menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia semakin siap untuk bersaing di panggung dunia, khususnya dalam cabang …

Kebijakan Lingkungan Baru: Pemerintah Targetkan Penurunan ini meluncurkan kebijakan lingkungan yang ambisius untuk mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca (GRK), sebagai bagian dari upaya negara untuk memenuhi komitmen terhadap perubahan iklim global. Kebijakan ini bertujuan untuk menurunkan jejak karbon nasional, mendorong penggunaan energi terbarukan, dan memperkenalkan inovasi dalam pengelolaan sumber daya alam guna memastikan masa depan yang lebih hijau dan berkelanjutan …

Gaya Fashion Terbaru Artis A: Inspirasi untuk Musim Dingin, banyak dari kita mulai mencari inspirasi gaya untuk tetap tampil stylish tanpa mengorbankan kenyamanan. Salah satu sumber inspirasi terbesar dalam dunia fashion adalah artis, dan kali ini, Artis A telah berhasil mencuri perhatian dengan pilihan outfitnya yang chic dan praktis. Dikenal dengan selera fashion yang unik dan berani, Artis A selalu …

Inside the November 2024 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES Natural wine: A lens on the future With interest in natural wines surging, Christina Rasmussen and Honey Spencer investigate the movement’s wider influence Champagne style guide Looking for your new favourite fizz? Tom Hewson’s illustrated guide will help you make new discoveries in the wide world of Champagne Jura It may …

Energetic, refreshing and distinctive, offering a sleek, mouthwatering mix of lime sherbet, pomelo and lemon balm notes, with touches of lemongrass and lemon verbena, plus a lingering hint of salted, preserved lemon. Greco, Falanghina and Fiano. Drink now. 1,533 cases made. Source : 3b46cf02290791eea19d4b9c49388db7

Venice and the Veneto have been part of my life since childhood. I was 11 the first time I visited Venice. I know the province of Verona well – it’s where the radicchio my father exported was grown. Food connected me to the Veneto as a child, and it still does now, as I teach at a cookery school in …

Very few winegrowing regions around the world can compete with the Southern Cone in terms of value for money.  The wines are consistently attractive and flavorful and sell for remarkably low prices in the US.  In this article, we review several recently released wines from the 2021-24 vintages.  They all sell for under $25/bottle and compete favorably with Northern Hemisphere …

Hello Costco Wine fans. Today’s that wonderful day of the year when we look back at the highest rated wines we tasted and reviewed from Costco during 2024. In case you’re curious, here are links to this story from previous years: 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. As any experienced Costco shopper knows, inventory moves fast, and that … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/our-highest-rated-costco-wines-of-2024/

A new Costco warehouse has opened in Napa, CA located at 280 Riversound Way. The store claims to have the largest wine selection of any other Costco warehouse with 174 SKUs. Most stores have half that or less. The wine steward at the new store told media they will have great prices on Bordeaux as … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/new-costco-store-in-napa-boasts-largest-wine-selection/

Finca Sophenia in Gualtallary, Argentina Working from its incredible terroir, where vineyards are planted at heights of between 975-1300m, Finca Sophenia has positioned itself as a leading producer of quality wines that reflect the purity and freshness of their home through sustainable practices and organic methods. Under the leadership of Eugenia Luka, the second generation to run the winery, Finca …

Marqués de Riscal took the top spot in 2024. Marqués de Riscal had finished second in the World’s Best Vineyards in 2021, 2022 and 2023, but the Rioja producer finally claimed first place at Monday night’s awards ceremony. It was one of three Spanish vineyards to finish inside the top 10, along with Bodegas Ysios and Abadía Retuerta. Spain also …

I’ll never forget the moment Pierre Overnoy handed me a jar containing a cluster of Ploussard grapes, harvested on 2 July 1991: a preserved piece of the natural world from my birth year. As I was departing, the pioneering Jura winemaker gave me a loaf of homemade bread. For the winemakers who gave birth to what has become known as …

Decanter’s flagship Fine Wine Encounter captivated Singapore’s wine aficionados with an impressive one-day event. Drawing over 550 guests and 54 esteemed producers from 13 countries, attendees explored an extraordinary array of wines during the Grand Tasting and a series of exclusive masterclasses. These included highlights such as Clos de Vougeot from Burgundy, Pauillac’s iconic Château Lafite Rothschild and Decanter’s first …

This fresh, lively and food-friendly red offers a spicy, floral bouquet and a polished core of berries, with subtle mineral and fresh thyme notes underneath alongside smooth-textured tannins. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Source : 1cfb5acda12b979ad03bc95be63a3eb2

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. Large Roman Villa Where Falernian Wine, the Most Esteemed in the Empire Was Produced, …

I have a few. I used to brag that I’d taste anything that came with a cork; these days I’m a bit more conservative. Fizz comes very high on my comfort list – and not necessarily Champagne. England has a dozen labels these days that give me the refreshment and uplift I’m looking for. I find people often complain that …