Looking out from the town of Toro over the Meseta Central Toro’s early risers know that there are few better sights than the sunrise over the great Meseta Central (the Central Plateau), which dominates the region of Castilla y León. As you look out from the Alcázar de Toro (the town’s fortress), the river Duero approaches the city from the …

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. Who has a drinking problem (?)The WHO employees, apparently. Unified Keynote Luncheon with Alecia …

Grant Burge winery vineyards. South Australia has become a powerhouse for Rhône-style reds, with its old-vine Grenache, bold Shiraz and GSM blends capturing global acclaim. The region’s sun-drenched vineyards and diverse terroirs, from Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale to Clare Valley, offer ideal conditions for these varieties, resulting in wines that offer both depth and elegance. While classic Rhône reds …

The Swiss encounter Sylvia Wu Surrounded by classical wine countries (France, Italy and Germany), Switzerland exports only a small fraction of its wines – despite their high quality. Therefore, opportunities to taste a range of Swiss wines in London, such as the 67 Pall Mall tasting at the end of last year, are unmissable. The indigenous variety Petit Arvine produces …

A gorgeous version of an off-dry style, offering supreme balance and energy. Kumquat, tangerine and persimmon notes reveal expressive floral perfume and build in concentration but not heaviness. The sweetness is offset by bitter white tea tannins and racy acidity. Smoke and flint hints linger on the drawn-out finish. Drink now through 2042. 2,100 cases made, 500 cases imported. Source …

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At the time my parents weren’t really into wine, and as we explored Barcelona and travelled along the coast, stopping off at the scenic towns of Figueres, Cadaqués and Tossa del Mar, I was reanimated by the delight of introducing them to the wines not only of Penedès but of all Spain, often enjoyed with servings of piping hot, herb-accented …

The face on the label: John Boyle O’Reilly   “Only those who have stood within the bars and heard the din of devils and the appalling sounds of despair can imagine the horrors of the hold of a convict ship.” John Boyle O’Reilly.   Some men overcome adversity. Others make an art of it. In 1867 John Boyle O’Reilly was …

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Helgoland01 has added a photo to the pool: Die 4 ha zusammenhängende Rebfläche des Weinbergs Herawingert sind das Kernstück des Weinbaus im Fürstentum Liechtenstein und zählt zu den besten Lagen im Rheintal. Angebaut werden hier Reben der Sorte Pinot Noir. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/145361631@N02/54306749903/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Must (from the Latin vinum mustum, “young wine”) is freshly pressed fruit juice (usually grape juice) that contains the skins, seeds, and stems of the fruit. The solid portion of the must is called pomace; it typically makes up 7–23% of the total weight of the must. Making must is the first step in winemaking. Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/skipmoore/21279081240/in/pool-17918700@N00