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[ad_1] Christian Seely was viewing another vineyard for sale in Napa in 2018 when he got the call about Outpost, based on the higher slopes of Howell Mountain. AXA Millésimes had decided to add a Napa estate to its winery portfolio in 2016 and managing director Seely had been searching for the right property over the following years. Scroll down …

[ad_1] Stock market down on a black background. Bordeaux prices have dropped notably over the past 24 months, according to data from international merchant Bordeaux Index (see chart below). This partly reflects a wider market malaise, although Bordeaux didn’t rise by as much as Burgundy, Champagne and Tuscany in the prior boom… [ad_2] Source : https://www.decanter.com/premium/wine-investment-market-malaise-hits-bordeaux-prices-550866/

[ad_1] To explore the wines of Salta is to discover an enchanting corner of Argentina where a dramatic natural landscape and winemakers’ expertise combine to create distinctive vinous expressions. Here, vineyards withstand the extreme conditions found at high altitudes – from 1,530m to 3,111m elevation – combined with a dramatic diurnal range and long daylight hours. Although its winemaking history …

[ad_1] La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890, Rioja First vintage: 1890 The Gran Reserva 890 remains La Rioja Alta’s flagship and most symbolic wine, produced only in vintages deemed of sufficient quality, from selected plots of bush-trained vines in Rioja Alta, aged no less than 50 years. The wine flew under the radar of collectors and investors until recently. Scroll …

[ad_1] Jeremy Seysses, winemaker and co-owner at Domaine Dujac, has stepped beyond Pinot Noir to help create a new expression of single-vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.  Trailside Vineyard in Rutherford represents a partnership project that begun in 2020, including Seysses and Carlton McCoy Jr MS, CEO of Lawrence Wine Estates, which is the owner of Heitz Cellar among other wineries.  …

[ad_1] Bordeaux prices have dropped in the past 24 months amid a wider fine wine market malaise, according to data in the Market Watch section of Decanter magazine’s newly published March 2025 issue. Market Watch, which is also published on Decanter Premium, is sponsored by international merchant Bordeaux Index and its LiveTrade online trading platform. ‘Bordeaux currently occupies an unusual position …

[ad_1] Michaela Morris interviews Lamberto Frescobaldi. Launched in 1997 with the simultaneous release of 1993 and 1994, this Super Tuscan was born as a collaboration between two formidable wine families: Robert Mondavi brought California’s modern sheen to Frescobaldi’s rustic Tuscan charms. Over the years, Luce has garnered high praise for its opulence and power. To chart its history, I sat …

[ad_1] Peter SisseckDominio de Pingus, Pingus, Ribera del Duero First vintage: 1995 ‘It’s almost a damnation to produce a wine that becomes an icon from day one,’ says Peter Sisseck when describing the attention and pressure that fell upon him with the release of Pingus’ first vintage. It all started with few expectations and a lot of wonder; the Danish …

[ad_1] Church leaders were asked to consider allowing alcohol-free wine and gluten-free bread alternatives during the Eucharist ritual. However, they ruled that using alcohol-free wine would break Church law, as the process of fermentation would be ‘nullified’. They also decided that wheat alternatives such as rice flour, potato flour or tapioca flour cannot be used to make the bread or …

[ad_1] French wine exports by value fell for a second year in 2024, as foreign buyers preferred less expensive sparkling wines to Champagne and favoured more affordable bottles from the Loire Valley and Provence over Bordeaux wines. The value of wine exports fell 3% to €10.9bn last year, French wine and spirits export agency FEVS said. That remains the third-highest …

[ad_1] Pink wine and sunshine? Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. But there are still plenty of reasons to enjoy a glass of great-value rosé this time of year. Whether you’re looking for a bottle for Valentine’s Day, something to pair with a particular dish or simply something to put you in mind of warmer climes, the selection below offers …

[ad_1] Florent Lançon of Domaine de la Solitude is renowned for his excellent Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In his spare time, he collects orchids. ‘It started when I was young – 12 or 13 years old,’ says Lançon. ‘I went to England on holiday. We were visiting a lot of castles and I was so bored! But I did enjoy the Victorian greenhouses.’ …

[ad_1] In 1990, on a sleepy corner of Lower Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood, chef and restaurateur Drew Neiporent (the force behind fine dining venues Montrachet and Nobu) and Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro caused a stir with the opening of Tribeca Grill. In the decades that followed, the Wine Spectator Grand Award winner’s dining room would be filled with Hollywood …

[ad_1] Whether you are planning a party, restocking your cellar or looking for a hassle-free way to enjoy your favourite bottle, there’s no shortage of options for wine delivery in New York. This guide highlights five standout options to help you navigate the sea of services and spells out why each is unique. Marketview Liquor If you’re wondering where to …

[ad_1] Grange La Chapelle South Australian winery Penfolds and Domaine de la Chapelle in France’s Rhône Valley have teamed up to release a groundbreaking blend of French Syrah and Australian Shiraz. Grange La Chapelle was created by Peter Gago, chief winemaker at Penfolds, and Caroline Frey, chief winemaker and vigneron of Domaine de la Chapelle. The wine, from the 2021 …

[ad_1] California’s red and white wine grape crush from the 2024 harvest was 2.844 million tonnes, excluding raisin and table grapes, said a preliminary report from the US Department of Agriculture published 10 February.  That is down on 3.685 million tonnes in 2023, albeit yields vary between producers and areas. Winemakers in several parts of California have praised the expected …

[ad_1] Taking effect from the 2025 vintage, there are now 170 estates that made it into the 2025 classification down from 249 in 2020 – a decrease of 37.7%. They include 14 Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, 36 Cru Bourgeois Supérieur and 120 Cru Bourgeois. More demanding selection criteria The decrease in overall numbers could be accounted for by the difficult market …

[ad_1] Muga, Prado Enea Gran Reserva, Rioja First vintage: 1969 Only produced in exceptional vintages, Prado Enea uses a selection of the best and later-harvested grapes from Muga’s plots on the northwestern edge of Rioja Alta, at around 500m-600m. Its ageworthiness and laidback classicism have made it – vintage variation notwithstanding – one of the safest and best-valued options among …

[ad_1] As many of you may have gathered, I have wanderlust. My favorite subjects in school were Geography first, followed by History. Although, I did have one history teacher whose voice was so melodic, I slept through her classes. Perhaps it was because she personally knew my mother, so she let it happen. I’m thinking that […] The post Armenia Debut …

[ad_1] Domaine de la Mordorée La Plume du Peintre. Like all insufferable dads, the other day I was lecturing my son about the music I grew up with, so I played him some early jungle over breakfast. In retrospect, some of it sounds like a drum kit falling down the stairs, but a few tracks, despite their radical style, have …