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Monthly Archives: April 2025

Decanter magazine April 2025: See what’s inside

[ad_1] 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 …

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

[ad_1] 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: …

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

[ad_1] 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 […] [ad_2] Source : …

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The best Sonoma County wines for $50 or less

[ad_1] 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 …

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

[ad_1] 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 …

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2023 Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape

[ad_1] 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 […] [ad_2] Source : …

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EU unveils support plan for under-strain wine sector

[ad_1] A wide-ranging support plan for the EU wine sector has been proposed by the European Commission to deal with serious challenges facing producers, from climate change to balancing supply and demand. Proposals include payments for winemakers wishing to perform green harvesting, promotional support for wine exports, and greater investment support for wineries taking measures to adapt to climate change.  …

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Domaine Dugat-Py: A legacy of evolution and elegance in Gevrey-Chambertin

[ad_1] A look inside the historic Domaine Dugat-Py. Some Burgundy lovers think of Domaine Dugat-Py’s wines as almost fearsomely concentrated, but a careful tasting through the range shows wines of great sensitivity and elegance. Although current owner and winemaker Loïc Dugat-Py continues to honour the tradition of his father Bernard, he has adapted techniques in the vineyard and winery to …

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Primitivo di Manduria: An example of excellence

[ad_1] Primitivo di Manduria vineyards The Primitivo di Manduria DOC was officially established in 1974, laying the foundations for one of Italy’s most prestigious wine denominations. Today, Primitivo di Manduria is a byword for quality and excellence as well as the unmistakable symbol of Puglia’s winemaking history and culture. The Primitivo di Manduria production area, located between the provinces of …

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A drink with… Peter Hahn

[ad_1] ‘I know it’s a cliché, but I think I ended up here because I was looking for roots. I was born in the United States, but left when I was four years old. My ancestors were from Germany and Poland, I grew up in Australia and Asia, went to high school in Australia, and didn’t go back to the …

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Viña Carmen Carignan Maule Gran Reserva 2023 $18 (92 points)

[ad_1] A deeply aromatic red, offering orange peel, clove and singed bay leaf accents that meld with a taut core of sage-accented dried cherry and currant, adding loam, licorice and mineral traces near the finish. Lingers around firming tannins. Drink now through 2033. 15,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : c2d0ceb1bb243d4c475885f70ecccdc5

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Napa Wine Country Desperately Needs a New Kind of Governance

[ad_1] Napa County has been biting the hand that feeds it for a long time. But now it seems intent upon dismembering the body itself. Under increased industry scrutiny and in the face of ongoing legal challenges, the Napa County Board of Supervisors has become even more rigid in its adherence to the letter of the deeply flawed and outdated …

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