When it comes to California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, few names command as much respect as Sonoma’s Kistler Vineyards. In the newest episode of Wine Spectator’s Straight Talk podcast, Kistler president and winemaker Jason Kesner tells us about growing up in the Napa wine industry—including a Robert Mondavi donut tradition that he proudly carries on—and how he strives to do …

Ridge Vineyards needs little introduction for most wine lovers. Its famous Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon and its long-time steward Paul Draper have been standard-bearers for California wine longer than most trendy Napa wineries have been in existence. Monte Bello 1971 was included in the original Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976, and it came out on top when that tasting was re-enacted …

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With a legacy as rich as the soil that nurtures its vines, Cabernet Sauvignon stands an international aristocrat amongst grape varieties, gaining the utmost respect from connoisseurs and wine lovers alike. The grape variety thrives in a multitude of climates and regions, making it a global ambassador of fine red wines which intertwine history, terroir, and craftsmanship. From famed Bordeaux …

Lahoma Vineyard. Credit: Courtesy of Apollo’s Praise Across the 14,164 hectares under vine in the 11 American Viticultural Areas that make up the state of New York, there was one definitive trend in 2023: unpredictability. Shannon Brock of Silver Thread Winery in the Finger Lakes called the growing season ‘a wild ride with a soft landing.’ She ‘biointensively’ farms a …

The Macallan Distillery For so many years, it was a case of ‘blink and miss it’ with The Macallan. Driving south on the main road from Elgin, the distillery was just another one of the dozens of Speyside single malt whisky makers lining the tourist trail. How times have changed. With its £140 million building, record-breaking auction prices and celebrity …

Women drinking Cap Classique sparkling wine South Africa Cap Classique, South Africa’s signature sparkling wine, has plenty to offer wine lovers. Made in the same way as Champagne, with a secondary fermentation in bottle, Cap Classique costs a fraction of the price, with an array of styles to choose from. Admittedly Cap Classique has a much shorter history than Champagne. …

Cherry, pomegranate and plum aromas and flavors are the main themes in this dense red, punctuated with loam, spice, mineral and wild rosemary notes. Harmonious and solidly built, this picks up steam through the long, fruit- and savory-infused aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Best from 2027 through 2043. 130,000 cases made, 37,369 cases imported. Source : 3e7b9f81dc37962178f65ed2bdafb5bc

Jim Schultze and his Hot Air Blower @drw Jim Schultze, the force behind Windy Oaks, had an international career that took him to Australia, England and Europe before he and his wife Judy returned to Corralitos at the southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to grow grapes and make wine, producing their first Pinot Noir wine in 1999. Their …

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The post “The Most Sustainable Winery in the World”: Inside UC Davis’ Wine Program appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. “This might be the most sustainable winery in the world.” If you spend enough time in the wine business, you’ll eventually start to encounter mentions of UC Davis: vines and rootstocks that have been cloned, studied, developed, and/or analyzed there; …

The classic galets roulés of Saint-Andéol, with Domaine Saladin in the distance. What exactly is an Ardèche wine? It turns out it can be many things. The Ardèche is a département (one of France’s 96 administrative regions) located in the Rhône that extends northwards to the top of St-Joseph and the more southerly villages of Condrieu. Cornas and St-Péray, too, …

Some places are just ‘drink towns’; synonymous with – even dominated by – the process of creating bottles known the world over. Bordeaux, Cognac and Porto are great examples; destinations on the bucket-list of anyone with an interest in what they drink. And if you have a shortlist of ‘potential drinks visits’, Sanlúcar de Barrameda should firmly be on it …

Horses ploughing on Symington’s Quinta de Cavadinha estate, Douro. While the colossal changes still required to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions must come from a governmental level, as individuals we’re not powerless to make a difference ourselves. Which wine we choose to drink may seem somewhat trivial in terms of the global challenges we face, but all of the industry’s …

Lush and mouthwatering, with wonderful precision to the fresh pomelo and yuzu flavors and fragrant lemon zest at the core. Offers savory accents of candied ginger, litsea oil, sea salt and lemon balm, while a hint of matcha lingers on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 22,344 cases made, 22,344 cases imported. Source : e5eefc08dff0ab0413020e81cffdbc19

Argentine businessman Alejandro Pedro Bulgheroni purchased the 11th century Dievole estate in 2013 and engaged enologist Alberto Antonini to lead the charge to make Dievole one of Chianti Classico’s most modern wineries. One of the first things he did was to replace oak fermenters with cement vats that look similar to those we saw at Bodega Garzón in Uruguay, another …

An organic vineyard in Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Credit: Clive Pursehouse The Willamette Valley is unquestionably one of the world’s great Pinot Noir (and I’d argue Chardonnay) regions. For those who remain sceptical, I would point to the long track record that the region’s founding producers, like Eyrie, Ponzi, Bethel Heights, and Sokol Blosser (to name only a few), have in …

With almost 500 stores across the UK, Morrisons is a major player in the supermarket sector and its value wine offering never fails to impress. ‘The Best’ wine range is the supermarket chain’s private label series that presents classic regions and grapes from around the globe at a reasonable price, and is a great place to start if you’re new …

The Royal Courts of Justice in London, England. Founded in 2020 by Jamie Wynne-Griffiths, a longtime member of the wine trade, Propeller Wine was initially touted as a breath of fresh air in the UK wholesaling sector. Four years later, and one former supplier has appointed solicitors to file a winding-up petition against Propeller’s parent company Wild Ferment. The hearing …

Tartrate crystals adhere to corks of aged wines Have you ever opened a bottle of wine to find white or red crystalline deposits stuck to the bottom of the cork, glinting at the base of the bottle, or even floating in the wine itself? Did you feel unsettled or not sure whether you should drink it? Hopefully you did enjoy …