Tinazzi winery and vineyards in the comune of Sant’Ambrogio di ValpolicellaDiscover the pearl of Verona In 2014, the Tinazzi winery acquired land in the comune of Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella, constructing a state-of-the-art winery and cellar for the boutique production of high-quality wines. Tinazzi planted vineyards to take advantage of the natural contours of the land and the woods on the …

A view of Oakville. Napa Cabernet 2021 vintage rating: 5/5 Authenticity, complexity, density and power are the hallmark traits of the 2021 Napa Cabernet wines. Savoury-packed and mineral-rich with ample mid-palate concentration and densely layered red and black-fruited profiles, wines are framed by compact tannins that etch themselves onto the palate with a fine, pinpoint granularity. They are unquestionably age-worthy …

Decanter North America Editor, Clive Pursehouse Exclusively for Decanter Premium subscribers, North American Editor Clive Pursehouse comes to London fresh on the heels of his Willamette Valley 2022 vintage report to share his exuberance for the region with Decanter’s London readers in advance of Decanter’s London Fine Wine Encounter. Join Clive and Simon Davies of A&B Vintners for a lively conversation …

There’s an intriguing, waxy texture to the floral, orchard fruit and smoky flint layers. Subtle baking spice and honeysuckle notes bring warmth and depth contrasted by fresh celery and thyme accents. The mouthwatering, vibrant finish is lined with cool stone and dried herb details. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 800 cases imported. Source : cd3eccc64ca8fd4eb5e95ab3ce04808f

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. SimplicityA lovely piece of reflection. The Science of Heat Stress in GrapevinesAn excellent primer, …

Harvest 2024 is in full swing in California wine country. It’s the busiest time of year, and Napa Cabernet superstar Thomas Rivers Brown took a break to tell Wine Spectator’s Straight Talk podcast host James Molesworth about the realities—and rigors—of harvest season. Brown also shares his “Ziploc baggy mini-maceration method” for determining when a vineyard parcel is ready to be …

Patrick McGrath MW (left) and HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh (right) at the launch ceremony of Domaine Evremond. After nearly a decade of planning and construction, Champagne Taittinger’s Domaine Evremond in Kent was officially opened by Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, on 26 September, with plans for the cellar door to open in spring 2025. The new winery …

2023 harvest at Les Lavières in Savigny-les-Beaune for Domaine Tollot-Beaut. Abundant, generous, but often complicated, 2023 delivered a solid, if rarely stellar, harvest. While 2022 was almost magically easy, weather conditions in 2023 posed challenges at every turn. François Labet, co-chairman of Burgundy’s regional body, the BIVB (bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne), laments the work the vintage required: ‘In …

The Roots Fund is a non-profit organisation created in 2020 to support people of colour in the wine (and recently spirits) industry through education, career placement and mentorship. It was founded by Carlton McCoy, Ikimi Dubose-Woodson, and Tahiirah Habibi, all of whom saw the organisation as a way to help aspiring wine professionals overcome some of the obstacles and challenges …

Florio Masala wines Perched on the westernmost tip of Sicily, Marsala speaks of tradition, and no producer more so than the pioneering Cantine Florio. Founded in 1833, the winery was the first in the region dedicated to the production of high-quality Marsala wines, with control of every element from the vine to the bottle. Celebrating excellence In 2022, the team …

The São Paulo skyline. Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s first city of sun and fun, but São Paulo is its capital of dining and cocktails. Thanks to the melting pot of communities that migrated there from diverse corners of Europe and Asia, Brazil’s largest city will satisfy even the most demanding palates. ‘Sampa’, as it’s widely known, is a love-it-or-hate-it …

Compact and savory, this version slowly reveals dusky rose petal and mineral accents built on a structured core of black cherry and plum. Finishes with precise tannins and nice length. Best after 2026. 12,000 cases made, 1,289 cases imported. Source : fc481bd0feea25021a4eef183d74152b

(credit Moone-Tsai) Established in 2003, the Moone-Tsai winery has quickly risen to the top of the class of Napa County wineries. Mary Ann and Larry founded the winery with Mike Moone, former President of Beringer Wine Estate. Mary Ann Tsai also worked at Beringer and elsewhere until she and Larry Tsai decided to found their own winery.  They source fruit …

I finally made time to clear cobwebs from my mind and desk. I know it’s due to attention deficit and I always want to take on everything life has to offer all at once. Pictures tell a thousand words, right? I’m delivering short, sweet renditions about each wine, due to their values and delicious flavors, […] The post Sipping Seductions …

For Altair, the Viña San Pedro winery in Chile’s Cachapoal Andes Valley, 2024 is a year to celebrate. With the release of Altair 2021 this year, the winery can now look back over twenty vintages that have earned it a place among the global viticultural elite. Capturing the character of ancient soils  The terroir of the Cachapoal Valley, with its …

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While it draws on an ancient heritage, Türkiye’s wine scene is a refreshing blend of centuries-old traditions and modern, innovative techniques. Producers are free to experiment, planting international or indigenous grapes – of which over 60 are used in winemaking, and more are still being discovered – anywhere in the country’s vast and varied landscape. The diverse terroirs of the …

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