090824-11v | Mass Wine | Patrick van der Sande | Flickr Uploaded on August 12, 2024 Taken on August 9, 2024

The Résonance Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Credit: Clive Pursehouse  ‘The 2022 Chardonnays are imbued with great elegance, and the Pinot Noirs show an outstanding confidence across the Valley’s appellations. The cool and prolonged growing season has helped create wines with tremendous freshness that are balanced with ample concentration.’ The 2022 growing season got off to a shaky start but …

Alex Gambal. American vintner Alex Gambal appears to be enjoying a happy retirement skiing in the mountains of Wyoming, but the path that brought him here was anything but direct. Although Gambal is among the most successful Americans to make wine in Burgundy, the learning curve was steep and the obstacles were nearly insurmountable. The challenges and pleasures of his …

The spectacular Wat Phra Kaew (‘Temple of the Emerald Buddha’) within the Grand Palace complex, in the historical centre of Bangkok. By day, visitors to GranMonte winery in the Asoke valley in central Thailand can stroll past 12 wine grape varieties, cycle to a Michelin-rated restaurant, or sample a zingy Viognier; at night, elephants have been known to trample through …

Wonderfully dense and toothsome, with tannins that at first appear to have a raw edge but slowly integrate themselves into the concentrated flavors of cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and tomato leaf. Fresh loamy details and a touch of espresso linger on the finish. Drink now through 2037. 7,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : 08da5f4657f431aedfabaacd31225f10

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. A Guide to Jura, the Tiny French Wine Region to Visit Right NowI guess …

Casa Marche | Gianni Geo | Flickr Uploaded on August 11, 2024

hbensliman has added a photo to the pool: Hauts-de-France landscapes Website / Print / Buy Mers-Les-Bains Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/78950271@N03/53912726517/in/pool-52609756@N00

hbensliman has added a photo to the pool: Hauts-de-France landscapes Website / Print / Buy Mers-Les-Bains Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/78950271@N03/53914023065/in/pool-52609756@N00

hbensliman has added a photo to the pool: Hauts-de-France landscapes Website / Print / Buy Mers-Les-Bains Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/78950271@N03/53913965409/in/pool-52609756@N00

Ingelheim | Jason Doss | Flickr Uploaded on August 9, 2024 Taken on August 9, 2024

Vinescape | Jason Doss | Flickr Uploaded on August 9, 2024 Taken on August 9, 2024

Changing Leaves | Jason Doss | Flickr Uploaded on August 9, 2024 Taken on August 9, 2024

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Bodega El Cese | FABIAN KRONENBERGER | Flickr Uploaded on August 6, 2024 Taken on July 22, 2024

A Work of Mark has added a photo to the pool: While photographing the sunset tonight, the light was hitting this row of vines perfectly, I had too…. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/16785381@N00/53898521592/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Matthieu Ponson of Domaine de Piéblanc. Domaine JL Chave has been handed down from father to son since 1481. Domaine Alary, in Cairanne, isn’t quite so old – its family of owners has been tending vines since 1692. Domaine de Piéblanc was founded rather more recently: this domaine has just celebrated its 10th anniversary. ‘It’s not a domaine I took …

The breathtaking mountain formations of Meteora with the sheltered vineyard of Theopetra in the foreground. For inimitable style, consistent quality and impressive value, rosé wine from Greece has the potential to become a category leader. Strange then to discover that, officially at least, Greek rosé doesn’t exist. Sete, the Greek Wine Federation, whose members produce 75% of the total volume …