The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for January 6, 2025 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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Zvonko Herceg is a judge at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). DWWA Judge, Zvonko HercegZvonko Herceg Zvonko is a wine critic, educator, certified sommelier, wine consultant. He has over 25 years of experience in managing a company for wholesale wine and spirits on-premises. He is also a WSET educator and manager of the WSET wine school Wine Educator. …
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The view from Isle of Raasay Distillery. Below: Torabhaig on the Isle of Skye Craggy rocks, white-sand beaches and mountains that plunge into the sea. The Hebrides, an archipelago off northwest Scotland, is famous for its dramatic landscapes; less so for contemporary whisky. While the island of Islay is densely populated with famous-name distilleries, legendary for robustly peated drams, the …
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As we step into another new year, many wine enthusiasts embrace a more mindful approach to drinking, whether through Dry January or simply seeking some balance. Moderate-alcohol wines offer a perfect solution, combining elegance and flavour without compromising on quality. These wines prove that moderation and enjoyment can go hand in hand, appealing to both seasoned connoisseurs and casual drinkers …
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? Burgundy 2023 en primeur vintage rating and overview: Whites: 4/5 Charming wines, but hot temperatures can sometimes mean low acidity and high alcohol Reds: 4/5 Lovely fruit, rich texture, but less potential for ageing than 2022 In the opinion of Frédéric Lafarge of Domaine Michel Lafarge, ‘2022 was a great vintage to lay down; 2023 was a vintage of …
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Vineyards in Aloxe-Corton. Curtis tasted several hundred wines blind with the Burgundy Wine Board (BIVB) before setting out on over 100 visits to the region’s premier domaines to taste with the winemakers and listen to their thoughts about the vintage. In total, more than 1,600 wines were tasted, covering the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and the …
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‘Evidence tells us that alcohol is one of the deadliest drugs in the world. Four studies that have already been published and one about to be published have carried out an analysis of the comparative harms of different recreational drugs. All show that alcohol is the most harmful drug. Not because it’s the most harmful to the user, but because …
Read More »A well-spiced red, with lots of toasted paprika, clove and white pepper notes accenting the tangy mulberry and cherry fruit flavors. Firmed by fine, taut tannins, this lively version is well-structured but still balanced and appealing. Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional and Syrah. Drink now through 2028. 3,250 cases made, 900 cases imported. Source : 7b580e76e6bd050854f8869b8b5f955b
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