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Daily Archives: April 2, 2025

The Green Vineyard, 1888 | OOC Jpeg 56 mm equiv. (standard) …

OOC Jpeg 56 mm equiv. (standard) Exp. Corr. Value: +0.0 EV Exp. Program: Aperture Priority Metering mode: Multi Spot WB Settings: Auto   _____ The Green Vineyard by Vincent van Gogh, 1888. As seen at The National Gallery’s Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers exposition 2024-25 Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/valeriorosellini/54422466543/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Fils de fer

Daniel Biays has added a photo to the pool: Dans les vignes sur la commune de Saint-Estèphe en Gironde. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/76336014@N05/54421592983/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Cabane dans les vignes

Daniel Biays has added a photo to the pool: Sur la commune de Saint-Estèphe en Gironde. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/76336014@N05/54421306085/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Wine, With or Without Alcohol?

Over lunch at Slanted Door in Napa, Bouchaine winemaker and president Chris Kajani of Carneros is pouring a glass of something new—Bouchaine’s first vintage-dated, estate grown de-alcoholized wine, a 2023 rosé of Pinot Noir. “The 2023 vintage was not a shy vintage,” says Kajani. With a big harvest and a surplus of grapes, they decided to dip their toe into …

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Alte Reben

Hans Hameldinger has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/146541830@N04/54418063822/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Pear Trees

Jason Doss has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/jcdoss/54415306902/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Vinos de Autora: For a more inclusive language of wine

Ahead of – and beyond – the celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, this year’s edition of Barcelona Wine Week (BWW) held a special tasting and panel discussion on ‘Vinos de Autora’, featuring a stellar line up of wines produced under the technical direction of female winemakers. It showcased female talent in the best possible way: without a …

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Decanter magazine April 2025: See what’s inside

It is in just such a situation that scoring can be helpful. Wine adventurers, who come across unfamiliar sparkling wines priced at the same level as Champagne, may be given the reassurance they need to buy after seeing a high score given by a taster or outlet they hold in high regard. There’s no doubt that many consumers find wine …

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Discovering Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol: Wines with elegance and diversity

Cantina Tramin vineyards Nestled in the dramatic landscapes of northeastern Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol is a region where winemaking is as deeply rooted as the towering Dolomites themselves. This region is known for its pristine mountain air, varied terroirs, a blend of Italian and Germanic influences, and elegance and precision in its wines. It’s uniquely split into two distinct identities: Trentino, …

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Look what’s back in stores, the 2018 Kirkland Brunello

This is a bit of a rare situation. We’ve seen vintages go and come back, but we rarely see older vintages appear out of nowhere. Longtime readers will know that we are big fans of the Kirkland Brunello, especially the latest 2019 vintage that we went 93 points on. So at first glance we didn’t […] Source : http://costcowineblog.com/look-whats-back-in-stores-the-2018-kirkland-brunello/

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The best Sonoma County wines for $50 or less

Vineyards and hills of Sonoma County. Selecting a great bottle of wine can easily send shoppers down a rabbit hole, often much deeper than they ever intended. And what starts as a simple quest for a good pour can go horribly wrong if price is the only measure of a wine’s worth. Scroll down for notes and scores for 20 …

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Elegant, modern styles from Agricole Gussalli Beretta: Steinhaus and Fabio Motta

The group’s six estates are spread across Italy’s most prestigious wine regions. The most recently founded is Steinhaus in Alto Adige, established in 2017, while Fabio Motta in Bolgheri became the newest addition to the group in 2024. Both Steinhaus and Fabio Motta share the same philosophy, while adding a new dimension: modern styles of wine, including some from non-traditional …

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2023 Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape

Rumors were out that the newest vintage of the Kirkland Chateauneuf-du-Pape was hitting stores, and we luckily found it on our last trip. As you can see in the photo below, it looks to be selling through pretty fast (and I didn’t see any more boxes below the display case). Good news right off the […] Source : http://costcowineblog.com/2023-kirkland-signature-chateauneuf-du-pape/

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