Let the stories be told Let them say what they want Let the photos be old Let them show what they want…   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   1947 Federal Motor delivery truck sits in front of the old growth Cabernet Sauvignon grapes… Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/vacawoody/55397800909/in/pool-17918700@N00

Morning light rakes across the front of the hill of Somló, highlighting one of the hundreds of small buildings that winemakers often have in their vineyards. These structures, which range from huts to more substantial homes, often have no electricity or running water, and are used both practically and for pleasure. They’re an easy place to get out of a …

Peter & Johann de Wet (credit De Westshof) I first tasted the De Wetshof Chardonnays with founder Danie de Wet at the winery in 2011.  My conclusion then was that his Chardonnays were among South Africa’s very best. Today, after tasting the current releases, I am of the same opinion (see reviews below). With its limestone soils, hot days and …

Royal Oporto is the international flagship port wine brand of Real Companhia Velha, Portugal’s oldest wine company, established in 1756 by a Royal Charter from King Joseph I. Grapes are harvested from company-owned estates in the Douro Valley.   Note the Rabelo boat. They are the traditional cargo boats used to carry Port wine barrels down the Douro River.   …

Peter Stafford-Bow, a wine professional, writing thrilling wine suspense novels, has just released his new wine thriller. I hope you’re not a nail biter. I gave up chewing nails long ago.  I do know I wouldn’t have any nails left for “The End” if I hadn’t, after Black Odesa. This is his fifth novel, and […] The post Peter Stafford-Bow …

I’ve been head-down and DEEEEEEEP in the rabbit hole of server configuration after redesigning 1WD nearly from the ground-up, and am finally peeking out my dirty little head to catch some daylight as I prep for a lighting-fast media jaunt to Languedoc (more to come on that latter part, well, later, I’m sure). Now that […] This article was originally …

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Introduction How did a single decision trigger Sherry’s decline from Britain’s favourite drink? What would it take for Sherry to make a comeback after decades of decline? How can you make the most out of your trip to the Sherry region of Spain? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Ben Howkins, author of a new …

We had a feeling this might be a good buy, but had no idea until we dug in, both to the wine and its price online, what a deal this bottle is at Costco right now. This wine is $70 at Total Wine and most online outlets are selling it for around $60. Costco is […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-marques-de-casa-concha-heritage-puente-alto-red-blend/

Patrick van der Sande has added a photo to the pool: At last we got our cupboard for the (wine)glasses. So the boxes can go. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickvandersande/55395125423/in/pool-912056@N21

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up on my doorstep asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have arrived recently. This past week I received a few new releases from Spur Road Wines, a …

Bollinger’s Private Cellar (Credit JButlerMW) While Bollinger has been in existence since 1829, its most famous patron was none other than the well-known bon vivant super-agent James Bond, perhaps attributable to the strong, historical relationship between Bollinger and the British Crown. In addition to James Bond, Bollinger is renowned for its focus on Pinot Noir and its use of oak …

woodwork’s has added a photo to the pool: I’m gonna buy a big red truck Then a rabbit’s foot for real good luck Gonna get me some plastic gunga dins And I’ll buy a big house to put ’em all in… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/vacawoody/55397624866/in/pool-17918700@N00

PR 101: Finding the Right People in Your Career isn’t always an easy path to be on, and this is being stated after 30 years in wine, with another 10 in broadcast radio. Radio was definitely easier, although I did have some challenges, too. That was all described in Public Relations: You’ve Either Got It […] The post PR 101: …

“It’s really an incredible place; it’s a fantasy land, really.” So sayeth Daniele Sassi, Export Manager for Tenuta di Castellaro, a produce that I’ve never visited in person but, after tasting through media samples virtually with them and seeing pics of their location, have instilled within me an intensely jealous rage for not having yet […] This article was originally …

Royal Oporto is the international flagship port wine brand of Real Companhia Velha, Portugal’s oldest wine company, established in 1756 by a Royal Charter from King Joseph I. Grapes are harvested from company-owned estates in the Douro Valley.   Note the Rabelo boat. They are the traditional cargo boats used to carry Port wine barrels down the Douro River.   …

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I spend each week exploring the internet for everything published about wine online, and here’s all the stuff that I think would be worth your valuable time. The Science Behind Disease-Resistant Wine GrapesPIWIs to the rescue? From Lucerne to Ljubljana, these …

We were happy to hear readers buzzing about the 2023 vintage of this Kirkland bottle arriving at warehouses, but reports were mixed. The inaugural vintage of this wine showed up exactly one year ago, and we rated it a nice 91 points; it hit so much of what we want from a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2023-kirkland-signature-saint-emilion-grand-cru-bordeaux/

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Part 1: Why ~ Do you really think wine’s 8,000 year old history is evaporating? C’mon. Wine’s history is long and winding, and it’s had its ups and downs and back again. We’re all in another segment, and we just need to continue being imaginative. I’ve lived long enough to know what goes around comes […] The post Do You …