Bottles of Marchesi Antinori’s super Tuscan Tignanello raised nearly $190,000 at a London auction organized by Christie’s, on Nov. 26 and 27. The bottles came straight from the Antinori cellars, giving collectors a rare chance to secure one of Italy’s most beloved wines with unbeatable provenance. The auction celebrated the 50th anniversary of the release of Tignanello 1971, the wine’s …
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The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for December 9, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) …
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The warm, dry winter preceding the 2023 in Chablis heightened fears of frost damage among growers, but outside some minor episodes of frost on 28 March and 4 April, the spring passed without incident. Flowering in early June occurred under ideal conditions, and a very large crop was set on the vines. June through August saw scattered rain and cooler …
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The 12th-century Basilique Ste Marie-Madeleine in Vézelay, with the La Ville vineyard just below. Chablis 2023 vintage rating: 4/5 Wine of the vintage Domaine François Raveneau, Les Clos Grand Cru As one grower in the region put it, ‘2023 was easy and not easy…’, and: ‘It was essential not to be tempted by the excess that nature had offered us.’ …
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The wine offer from Booths – the ‘Waitrose of the north’ – is one of the UK’s best. If you live in the north of England, then you’ll know about Booths. If you live elsewhere, you’ll wish you had one nearby. Fondly termed the ‘Waitrose of the North’, it is a small chain of 26 stores with a focus on …
Read More »Fresh and focused, with fragrant notes of chive blossoms, grapefruit peel and peach skin accenting poached quince, persimmon and iodine flavors. Well-cut, but creamy and lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 8,000 cases made, 1,575 cases imported. Source : 21f9d73b5bef8979e7ebaa04586e5009
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Premier cru status has been granted to four Chardonnay vineyard sites across the Pouilly-Vinzelles and Pouilly-Loché appellations in the Mâconnais area of southern Burgundy, as of the 2024 vintage. Their promotion follows premier cru status for 22 sites in nearby Pouilly-Fuissé in 2020, and reinforces how the Mâconnais is gaining greater recognition after years of flying below the radar. Premier …
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Casual dining at Albariza en las Venas in Jerez de la Frontera, with Jagatas Rosado from León, made by Sara González. From tiny hole-in-the-wall bars to lofty Michelin-starred restaurants, Spain’s gastronomic scene is more dynamic and vibrant than ever. The next generation of restaurateurs, chefs and sommeliers are crafting remarkable wine lists, innovative food-and-wine pairings and unique fusion cuisine. It’s …
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