Saranno Famosi nel Vino 2024 in Florence. Saranno Famosi nel Vino is a walk-around wine tasting held in Florence which takes its name from a popular Italian TV talent show called ‘Saranno Famosi’ which, literally translated, means: ‘They will be famous’. Now in its third year, the event aims to offer visibility to lesser-known wine producers from all over Italy, …
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South Australia is home to some of the world’s oldest surviving vines. It’s here in the famous Barossa Valley that old Shiraz vines dating back to 1854 produce Yalumba’s ‘The Octavius’ Old Vine Shiraz, a wine with true pedigree and history. This is a special wine indeed, and one which – with each vintage release – maintains the winery’s connection …
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A slightly late arrival on this one; we were expecting it to arrive in December as we’ve seen with past vintages. But glad of course to see it didn’t go anywhere. This Gigondas from the Kirkland label is always a good buy, at a rather unheard price point ($13.99) for this region. And we are […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-kirkland-signature-gigondas/
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Glendale Ranch is a rare listing in the heart of Napa Valley. Pitched as a hidden gem of Napa Valley, the historic Glendale Ranch estate near to St. Helena has been listed for sale after being in the same family since 1938. Buyers will need deep pockets to meet the asking price of $100m, yet the estate offers 809 contiguous …
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‘You can’t deny that when you’re into wine, the shadow of the reaper just keeps popping up,’ says Matt Walls. Happy New Year! Let’s talk about death. Don’t worry, this column isn’t going to be relentlessly depressing. I wouldn’t do that to you in January. Quite the opposite, I hope. But you can’t deny that when you’re into wine, the …
Read More »Peach, apple and bitter citrus flavors work in tandem with the bright acidity to achieve personality and harmony in this juicy white. The texture verges on oily, and this finishes long. Drink now. 3,300 cases made, 600 cases imported. Source : 4515edb0f0e88344cacd07beca3e9eaf
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Chef Daniela Soto-Innes opened her long awaited new restaurant RUBRA with a wine dinner from Austrian producer Gut Oggau. Ever more mainstream, the long-held stereotype of natural wine as flawed and funky is full of more holes than Swiss cheese these days. As wine consumers have continued to embrace these wines for a combination of their farming and winemaking ethos, …
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The Whale Bar at The St. Regis, where guests can enjoy a fine selection of international wines and dinner pairings, as well as the resort’s daily Champagne sabering ritual. Picture this: a swirl of 2005 Bordeaux in your glass, the soothing lull of ocean waves as your soundtrack, a soft sea breeze brushing your skin, and a sky alight with …
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