Te Mério – The Mermaid – 2023 From the website: Full of texture and breadth with zesty citrus and white stone fruits. Luscious gooseberry aromas follow through into the palate where it explodes with a full on citrus zing that is balanced by fantastic texture and weight. The finish is clean, crisp and refreshing. Winery: Te Mério, Marlborough, …
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Chateau de la Nauve owner Max Zhang and winemaker, Sébastien Xans at the Saint-Emillion vineyard. Situated on the Saint-Laurent-des-Combes plateau, in the highly sought-after Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation of Bordeaux, Château de la Nauve rubs shoulders with historical neighbouring properties such as Château Pavie and Château Le Tertre Rôteboeuf. Representing the beating heart of the Vignobles Nauve & Co company, …
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Before Oakville became Napa’s golden coast of cult and iconic wineries, Dennis and Judy Groth set down roots in the area – more than a decade before Oakville became an appellation. Two real estate agents and vineyard owners – Ren Harris and Jean Phillips, who owned Paradigm Vineyards and Screaming Eagle, respectively – convinced Groth that Napa was the best …
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Celebrity chef José Pizarro carefully places his traditional Christmas centrepiece on the table at the Bermondsey home he shares with his psychotherapist husband Peter. You can forget about turkey, though – it’s a whole roasted sea bass stuffed with lemon and bay leaves sitting on saffron-infused potatoes. And it’s not actually Christmas, of course, but a photoshoot held in October …
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Generalising about St-Joseph is difficult in 2023. The southernmost vineyards were hit by the storm of 18 September; the northern slopes were not. Some vineyards were hit by hail, others were more fortunate. Not a subscriber? Sign up today to read the Rhône Report and all Premium articles. Use the code RHONE2023 at checkout to get 20% off your first… …
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Uncork the spirit of the season with a selection of world-class festive fizz, perfect for festive gatherings and gift-giving alike. Featuring 15 standout choices, each rated highly by Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) experts in 2024, this guide offers recommendations you can trust, ranging from the timeless elegance of Champagne to vibrant surprise expressions from lesser-known regions. DWWA Co-Chair and …
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December 4th is International Cabernet Franc Day, honouring one of the wine world’s most important, yet often understated, red grape varieties. Although frequently found in the shadows of the more popular Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc has an equally big, if not bigger, role to play in the world of viticulture. In addition to parenting Cabernet Sauvignon (in conjunction with Sauvignon …
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Inside the December 2024 issue of Decanter magazine: Features Interview: Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos The CEO of Bordeaux first growth Cha?teau Margaux talks to Georgie Hindle 25 top Syrah/Shiraz reds The southern hemisphere offers a wealth of interpretations of this grape, as Amanda Barnes explains Looking back, looking ahead Eight Decanter contributors reveal their most memorable wine experiences of 2024 and what …
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