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Vineyard Landscape
[ad_1] Jason Doss has added a photo to the pool: [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/jcdoss/54399718058/in/pool-52609756@N00
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Read More »a – Chateau de Rully, Burgundy, France – Built in 1180-1190
[ad_1] JCWWCJ 13 has added a photo to the pool: It’s been in the same family since the 12th century, and it still is today. Burgundy Birthday Barge Trip, May 2017 [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremiahchristopher/54275434854/in/pool-52609756@N00
Read More »Barbaresco 2022 vintage: The hot vintage paradox & pick of the 2020 Riservas
[ad_1] The 2022 Barbaresco vintage presents a paradox: a hot, dry growing season yielding wines that defy expectations, often showing surprising freshness and purity. However, quality is inconsistent, with some wines exhibiting leanness and higher-than-usual volatile acidity. This report explores the challenges faced by producers which led to earlier-than-average harvests and lower yields. While some vineyards thrived, showcasing the resilience …
Read More »Beaulieu Vineyard Hires Silver Oak’s Nate Weis as New Head Winemaker
[ad_1] Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) has announced that Nate Weis will assume the role of general manager and head winemaker. Weiss replaces Trevor Durling, who left last year for the winemaking job at Darioush. Weiss worked previously at Silver Oak. Located in Rutherford, BV is one of Napa Valley’s most historic wineries. “And it’s a history I actually know well,” said …
Read More »A vintage to remember: Henschke 2021 single-vineyard releases
[ad_1] Henschke New Releases 2021 Given the glamour that surrounds the world of fine wine, it can be all too easy to forget that wine is an agricultural product, and that, as such, it’s subject to the vagaries of nature. Each year is a gamble for wine producers, with a spread bet that the combination of weather, yield and disease …
Read More »Pompeii wine production rises from the ashes
[ad_1] The Tenute Capaldo Group will team up with the archaeological park’s management to create a six-hectare vineyard, which will focus on 100% organic production. The partnership will also build winemaking and ageing facilities, allowing them to conduct a complete production cycle within the archaeological park. The Feudi di San Gregorio winery, which is part of the Tenute Capaldo Group, …
Read More »German winemakers plant French grapes as climate warms
[ad_1] German winemakers planted more grape varieties usually associated with Europe’s more southern regions in 2024, replacing local vines with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot as growers adapt their vineyards to a warming climate. Wine producers in Germany increased the cultivation of Chardonnay grapes typically associated with Burgundy by 138 hectares (ha), the German Wine Institute (DWI) reported on Tuesday, …
Read More »Mazzei Chianti Classico Ser Lapo Riserva 2021 $33 (92 points)
[ad_1] Lush in texture, this opulent Chianti Classico reveals black cherry, blackberry, plum and iron aromas and flavors. Shows power but also driving acidity, keeping this focused on the lingering finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2027 through 2043. 24,100 cases made, 2,400 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : f281a4189a745dff55d81ca6b23f07a7
Read More »Do You Want To Go To Italy?
[ad_1] Hey, Want To Go To France? When asks that question, I immediately had to renewed my expired passport in San Francisco, at the San Francisco Passport Agency. In order to get it renewed, I didn’t even blink an eye. I was one of the first ones in and was definitely THE last one out. (Yes, […] The post Do …
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