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Yearly Archives: 2024

Château Pradeaux Côtes de Provence Rosé 2023 $24 (92 points)

This is sturdy and fresh, with a copper hue and loads of blood orange, freshly squeezed tangerine and dried garrigue. White cherry and grapefruit notes chime in, bringing a pleasing bitterness to the densely built palate. Finely sculpted tannins guide the long, tangy finish, marked by a mint detail. Distinctive and delicious now, this rosé will age well for years …

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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 9/21/24

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This week included a bunch of California wines, including a number of white wines from …

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Vinography Images: Autumn Rows

Grapevines, depending on both variety and vine health, turn bright colors in the autumn before their leaves drop off and the vines go into dormancy for the winter. Some of the most vivid colors I’ve seen have been in vineyards in Chile’s Maule Valley, such as this one. A mix of País and other grape varieties, these leaves positively glowed …

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Writer Photographer: Fitipreta in Evora

I’m a writer Photographer, and have decided to take you along on a 10-day trip. I left from Sonoma County and flew to Evora, Portugal. My story will be in succession of each place visited. The Name of Each winery will be highlighted. I’ll talk about the wines, but not dwell on them. Each one […] The post Writer Photographer: …

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Wine cellar

Hadi Hormozi has added a photo to the pool: Wine cellar, Marques de Riscal Elciego Rioja, Basque Contry – Spain Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/187493411@N03/54026062417/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Lambert Bridge

n8fire has added a photo to the pool: Sonoma, California Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/louisjacob/54025631885/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Siduri Tasting

n8fire has added a photo to the pool: Healdsburg, California Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/louisjacob/54025412233/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Sparkling wines of the Americas: Panel tasting results

Andy Howard MW, Christine Allen and Eugenio Egorov tasted 131 wines, with 3 Outstanding and 71 Highly Recommended. Sparkling wines of the Americas: Panel tasting scores 131 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 3 Highly recommended 71 Recommended 55 Commended 2 Fair 0 Poor 0 Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit current-release sparkling wines from any recognised …

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Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés 2022 $45 (92 points)

A dense, serious Sancerre, with waxy pear and orchard fruit cut with pithy lemony acidity. Mineral depth anchors all the opulence, while a salted brioche note plays out on the long finish. Complex and ageworthy, with green herbs and a lot of energy and cut. Drink now through 2032. 3,300 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. Source : 574157bc87aa47ec360b0ee9fcc5d4f2

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lechecce has added a photo to the pool: Château Haut La Gravette, #4 Lalande de Pomerol, 2001 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/38070237@N06/54025419634/in/pool-912056@N21

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lechecce has added a photo to the pool: Château Haut La Gravette, #3 Lalande de Pomerol, 2001 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/38070237@N06/54025531890/in/pool-912056@N21

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lechecce has added a photo to the pool: Château Haut La Gravette, #2 Lalande de Pomerol, 2001 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/38070237@N06/54025085496/in/pool-912056@N21

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Luxurious Contemporary Living at Wine Country Resort

(ad) Tucked away in the rolling vineyards of Sonoma County lies an extraordinary opportunity to experience resort-style living at its finest.  Source : https://www.sfgate.com/sponsored-content/article/luxurious-contemporary-living-wine-country-resort-19797492.php

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lechecce has added a photo to the pool: Château Haut La Gravette, #1 Lalande de Pomerol, 2001 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/38070237@N06/54025317728/in/pool-912056@N21

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Lagosta

moacirdsp has added a photo to the pool: VINHO VERDE LAGOSTA BRANCO BORDALEZA Caves Velhas — Talaíde São Domingos de Rana Cascais Lisboa Portugal 2023 ?? Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/moacirdsp/54016483406/in/pool-912056@N21

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Sans titre

odeber has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/o_bernard/53993524053/in/pool-912056@N21

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Sideways

Captainchaoz has added a photo to the pool: Rare Val St Lambert tall wine glass in the Verrept Pattern. With fine cutting and ornate scallop cut base. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/captainchaoz/53955207372/in/pool-912056@N21

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