Grk vineyards on the island of Kor?ula in Dalmatia. Dalmatia is a modern-day paradise, perched along Croatian’s Adriatic coast. Tourists the world over flock to its crystal blue waters and enchanting ancient towns from Dubrovnik to Split and Zadar on the region’s northern limit, their red roofs basking in the sun. Dalmatia’s coast and plentiful islands have long harboured a …
Read More »A singed bacon note reverberates through this sanguine version, filled out with ripe red fruit on a creamy palate. Tangy acidity cruises through, giving lift and brightness to the perfumy finish, edged in salt, iron and alder smoke. Drink now through 2028. 20,000 cases made, 800 cases imported. Source : e3fb55dd63a8f3a5f3810082b3b2dd26
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My first exposure to Godello was over a decade ago at Zapirain, one of Bilbao’s finest restaurants, where the sommelier recommended Rafael Palacios’ Godello as a good pairing for fresh seafood from the nearby Atlantic. The wine was delicious and sparked a long love affair with this variety. Recently, Jorge Ordóñez and his US importing firm Fine Estates from Spain sent me …
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Hello, and Happy New Year. Welcome to this year’s first 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 past week included a couple of nice wines from longtime …
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