Harvesting Pinot Noir grapes in Yarra Valley, Victoria. In Victoria, Australia, a new generation of talented winemakers is boldly re-evaluating the state’s key wine regions. With the aim of capturing more refined expressions from specific vineyards, they are introducing exciting twists to classic wine styles – producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of great finesse – and previously unheralded grape varieties …

What’s happening: Not long after expanding Nancy Silverton’s Italian gem Osteria Mozza to Washington, D.C., restaurateur Stephen Starr announced last week that he purchased an Italian dining landmark in Manhattan, Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, along with its less-expensive neighborhood sibling Lupa, from the Bastianich family. Why it matters: One-time star chef Mario Batali opened the restaurant in the West Village in …

The post “Making New Wines for the Next Generation” (Getting Reacquainted with Kopke Ports) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Kopke‘s Port Master Blender Carla Tiago is quite resolved to the fact that she may never taste, in their final form, some of the wines she is working on now, because she might be dead by the time that they …

Making quality wines in Salta might once have been considered rebellious, even heroic. Today, faced with climate change, winemakers around the world are looking to alternative terroirs, at altitudes and latitudes once deemed too challenging and extreme. In this context, Salta stands out as a region ahead of its time. In the far northwest of Argentina, bordering Bolivia to the …

It’s impossible to will, or proclaim, the creation of an icon. Any Hollywood talent agent worth their salt will tell you as much. And yet, when achieved, icon status is undisputable. So what does the process of becoming an icon entail? What makes the 10 Spanish wines we’ve chosen worthy of the description? The answer is never straightforward. Producers themselves …

With so many bottles lining the shelves it can be hard to know where to begin in seeking out great-value red wine. Scroll down to see notes and scores for 20 great-value red wines Our selection comprises celebrated names, powerhouse regions and notable grape varieties as well as a few off-the-beaten-path picks, all offering a fantastic price-quality ratio. The 20 …

Chalksole Manor includes 2.8 hectares (6.89 acres) of vineyards. Chalksole Manor in East Kent lies in one of the key regions for English sparkling wine production and the property comes with a 2.8-hectare (6.89 acres) vineyard.  It has been listed for sale with a guide price of £3.3m, according to estate agency BTF Partnership. An aerial view of Chalksole Manor. …

Not so long ago, Salta’s wines were usually thought of as just as challenging as the landscape itself: intense wines, the reds often marked by a heavy-handed use of wood. Today, however, this image no longer corresponds to the reality. Many elements have come together to create this transformation, from the introduction of new varieties and the exploration of different …

This is an exuberant, full-bodied Côtes du Rhône, with warm black plum and melted black licorice spiked with juniper and black pepper. Offers juicy deliciousness, with no rough edges, on an open-knit frame. There’s a burst of freshness and herbs on the bright finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now. 8,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. Source : b1c1c56119fd5579e228a601dc0767e4

Katerina Mylona is a chemical engineer and oenologist who has worked with wineries in New Zealand, Napa Valley, Argentina and Cyprus. As the founder of HECATE Wine Experts, she works with wine producers to reduce their environmental impact. Decanting is only for red wines While red wines often benefit from a bit of air to soften their tannins, whites, rosés …