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Dror Nativ MW, Ben Gubbins and Andy Howard MW tasted 52 wines, with 4 Outstanding and 19 Highly Recommended. South American Merlot: Panel tasting scores 52 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 4 Highly recommended 19 Recommended 25 Commended 3 Fair 1 Poor 0 Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their current-release, still red wines labelled as …

Writing this title, the story developed organically. So, just follow my lead, because it will help anyone in today’s wine marketing and sales. I have two characters who have inspired this story. Both have been on my blog before. Michael Yurch of Bluest Sky Group of Bluest Sky Group, “Complicated Situation in the American Wine […] The post Beating An …

Three Napa wineries filed a joint lawsuit against Napa County in federal court yesterday, alleging that county officials systematically violated their constitutional rights. The wineries—Summit Lake Vineyards, Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery and Hoopes Vineyard—filed the complaint with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in San Francisco. This is the just latest development in a growing battle …

The famous vineyard of Clos de Coulée de Serrant is a pretty special place just on its own. It’s one of the very few individual vineyards in the world that gets its own designated wine appellation. I took this photo not just because it was a beautiful shot of this old, walled vineyard. But also because you can see two …

The vineyards of Bardolino, on the shores of Lake Garda Roads lined with bougainvillaea and olive trees, Lake Garda reflecting the evening sun: this timeless landscape forms the backdrop for the celebrated wines of the Bardolino region. Spanning 2,550ha of vineyards, Bardolino is a region situated in western Veneto, located on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda. With the Adige …

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At Doña Paula, precision winemaking combines Argentina’s flagship Malbec grape with the finest terroirs of Mendoza to produce award-winning single-varietal expressions. A holistic approach to viticulture Under the oenological expertise of wine director Cristóbal Undurraga since 2023, Doña Paula has taken a holistic approach to viticulture, especially at its iconic Alluvia vineyard in Gualtallary, Uco Valley. To craft the most …

Ever since St-Émilion turned away from the so-called ‘Parkerised’ style of viticulture and winemaking, the region has become a prime hunting ground for drinkers seeking a delicious Bordeaux bargain. Scores of superb Grands Crus Classés ranging in price between £30 to about £45 a bottle offer excellent value for money. Rather than being oaky, over-ripe and over extracted, most of …

Favia Wines was one of the stars of the September 2024 Beyond Bordeaux campaign, with its three releases scoring 97, 98 and 99 points. More than 120 fine wines will be released in the coming weeks as part of the September 2024 Beyond Bordeaux campaign. This second tranche of international releases, or Hors Bordeaux, follows the 60 wines launched on …

National Chianti Day was originally conceived by importers, Santa Margherita USA – which represents Chianti Classico estates Santa Margherita and Lamole di Lamole – and aims to highlight the qualities of the famed area in Tuscany. It’s an area of rolling hills, cypress, chestnut and oak trees, olive groves, villas, stone castles and – of course – wineries aplenty. Below, …

Sampling wine at Domaine Rowse, the project of Burgundy’s Guillaume and Camille Boillot in the Beaujolais cru of Fleurie. In addition to copious rain, the 2024 growing season brought abundant change to the vineyards of Burgundy. Pierre Vincent to leave Domaine Leflaive As well as the developments by Artemis Domaines at Bouchard Père et Fils, Domaine Leflaive signalled further change …

Public health officials and scientists continue to debate whether moderate drinking is harmful or beneficial. There is no debate that heavy drinking or binge drinking is harmful to health. Both are.   In the late 20th century, there was a flurry of studies that showed—and a 60-Minutes television segment that popularised the idea—that moderate drinking protected the heart. Recent studies have …

Who’s behind it: Last month, chef and humanitarian José Andrés opened his fifth Las Vegas restaurant, Bazaar Mar, in the Shops at Crystals, a luxury shopping destination on the Las Vegas Strip. A counterpart to the chef’s Bazaar Meat, which offers a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence–winning wine program just down the road at the SAHARA resort, Bazaar …

Ciliegiolo is the diminutive form of ‘ciliegia’ (cherry), and never was a name more apt than for this native grape of central Italy, because fresh red cherry is exactly the way the wine tastes. There might be a hint of other red fruits and there is often a gentle spicy note, sometimes even some rose petal – but cherry is …

Baked salmon fillet with asparagus and tomato Fish is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in different ways – and even enjoyed raw. This means there is an array of grapes and wine styles that will potentially pair with it. So where do you start?  First consider the type of fish you’ll be eating. Both texture and flavour are key …

Read about rum If you’re keen to expand your rum knowledge, a new book by global rum ambassador Ian Burrell has you covered. Published this month, Rum: A Tasting Course explores the history and culture of rum, covering everything from how and where it’s made to different styles and understanding flavours and aromas. There’s practical advice on how to taste, …

In the dynamic world of Argentinian wine, Achaval Ferrer’s Quimera has become the exemplar of a masterful blend, using meticulous, skillful oenology to create an outstanding wine. Under the direction of visionary winemaker Gustavo Rearte, the crafting of Quimera is a constant journey toward perfection. The art of the blend  When it first released Quimera, Achaval Ferrer was already earning …

Bastard Hill Vineyard, Yarra Valley, Australia There’s a new jewel in Giant Steps’ collection of celebrated vineyard sites. Bastard Hill has given the specialist Yarra Valley Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producer special cause for celebration – especially due to its gifts from a superb 2023 vintage. The famed Bastard Hill Vineyard sits in the steepest, remote upper reaches of the …

Maitén vineyard, close to the Pacific coast Ever since it planted its first vines in the Leyda Valley, Viña Leyda has been considered an expert in cool-climate winemaking – a reputation it confirms with its new release, Leyda Origin. ‘Leyda Origin 2020 reflects what we have learned about the climate and soils of Leyda as well as our extensive understanding …

Hotelier Julio Camsen has years of experience showcasing the best food – and particularly wines – that Mendoza has to offer, at Huentala Hotel. It should be no surprise, then, that Camsen, himself from a winemaking family, had long dreamt of making his own wines. After a lengthy search for the ideal location, in 2002 Camsen bought 230ha of vineyards …