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Ron Rubin’s TRAINED FOR SAVING LIVES program has his thoroughbred headed to a barn. The magnitude of Ron Rubin’s TRAINED FOR SAVING LIVES program cannot be underscored. Ron’s dream is to give away 450 Automated External Defibrillators (AED), and only 42 of them remain. More details are on my blog Ron Rubin’s TRAINED FOR SAVING […] The post Thoroughbred Headed …

Domaine Bousquet Leads The Way If ever there were wine leaders, who were willing to go on their own and become extremely successful, it’s Domaine Bousquet. Crafting wines in Mendoza Argentina, a newly released “Semi-Annual Sustainability Report Update” recently came into my hands. Jump to here for it.  They just do it all, and do […] The post Bousquet Leads …

Terraced vineyards in the dramatic landscape at Domaine du Pas de l’Escalette, Poujols The mountainous area of the Massif Central occupies about a sixth of France, bordering Beaujolais and the Rhône to the east and Languedoc to the south. The massif’s southern section consists of a number of limestone plateaus – called causses in the Occitan language, from the Latin …

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up 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 crossed my doorstep recently. This week included a bunch of excellent wines, but also some wines that are super …

It’s a story straight out of a Hollywood film. A young prince leaves home to find himself, studies in the U.S., meets a girl, falls in love and becomes a screenwriter for the movies. But his family needs him back in Europe. So he returns to find fulfillment in the vineyards. It sounds cinematic, but Prince Robert de Luxembourg’s life …

Giovanni Manetti didn’t think he was going to make it to the 2024 New York Wine Experience. The growing season was long in Tuscany this year, and grapes for Manetti’s legendary Fontodi winery were still hanging on the vine in mid-October. So he dispatched his son with several cases of their super Tuscan Flaccianello 2008 to pour at the Grand …

Analisis Arsitektural Kuil-Kuil Poseidon: Menggali Keagungan Dewa merupakan judul dari sebuah artikel kami kali ini. Kami ucapkan Selamat datang di steveheimoff.com, Mengungkap Dunia Perjudian Melalui Kata-kata, Strategi, dan Kisah Nyata. Pada kesempatan kali ini,kami masih bersemangat untuk membahas soal Analisis Arsitektural Kuil-Kuil Poseidon: Menggali Keagungan Dewa . Poseidon, dewa laut dalam mitologi Yunani, telah lama dipuja dan dihormati melalui kuil-kuil …

‘He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary.’ — Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra Beneath the towering Himalayas, the realm of the Gods, a new wine country has been born. On 21 October, Bhutan – ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ – officially joins the global stage with the release of its first vintage. This beautiful, …

Ettore Germano Oddero’s Vignarionda Riserva 2009: ‘exquisite balance’ From 9/11 and Barack Obama to the rise of social media with the birth of YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, the first decade of the new millennium saw the world entering a new, for-better-or-for-worse era. The James Cameron movie Avatar (2009) allegorised numerous themes of the day; Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth (2006) …

Preparing for winter dormancy, vines in Burgundy watch quietly as the colors change around them in the late autumn. Burgundy (and much of France) has had a particularly challenging harvest this year after a very cold and wet growing season beset with mildew and other disease issues. Yields are expected to be down 25% or more. INSTRUCTIONS:Download this image by …

Shiraz Central – winery in the Pyrenees in Victoria, Australia The 2024 vision of Australian Shiraz is both surprising and exciting – and innovative producers in the country’s southeast are demonstrating the versatility of styles and expressions that can be made in this first-rate region. To explore what’s happening within this dynamic sector, you’ll need to visit Victoria, Australia’s second-smallest …

Japanese whisky enthusiasts will recognise Nikka – one of Japan’s most respected and long-standing distilleries. Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, who was inspired by Scotch whisky, Nikka has spent 90 years perfecting its craft. At this year’s Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) in Singapore, Diego Araud, director of La Maison du Whisky, will lead a tasting of five unique …

Sauska Cellar, Tokaj. In partnership with Wines of Hungary The mighty Danube as it divides Buda from Pest. Historic Art Nouveau architecture, grand coffee houses and decadent Turkish baths. Be?la Barto?k, Ferenc Puska?s. All indisputably Hungarian icons – but volcanoes? Yes indeed, Hungary is dominated by a volcanic landscape whose impact is key to the character of the country’s wines. …

Women taking part in the study reported a greater intention to purchase a wine when it had ‘feminine’ cues on its label, researcher said.  This effect was enhanced the more strongly participants identified with other women – something known as ‘in-group identification’, said researchers from Washington State University (WSU), writing in the International Journal of Hospitality Management. Feminine cues were …

Agave field in Yagul Valley, Oaxaca, Mexico In a sun-kissed valley of Oaxaca, southern Mexico, Luis Niño de Rivera pulls a machete from his pocket and starts to hack a large agave plant with intimidating precision. Cutting away the leaves, or pencas, he’s after the piña, the heart of the plant. Once cooked, fermented and distilled, it will become mezcal, …

Four wine styles to consider for a risotto recipe: Aromatic whites, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Bacchus High acid Italian white wines, such as Pinot Grigio or Pecorino Unoaked Chardonnay Light red wines, such as Gamay or Pinot Noir The first rule when making risotto is to avoid using cheap cooking wines, says food writer Pete Dryer. He’s talking about those sub-£7 supermarket …

These are the Best Incoming Emails for this week.   43rd Annual Dan Berger’s International Wine Competition I’m beginning with my ‘ole pal Dan Berger, at Vintage Wine Experiences. Dan and I have a lot of history in wine, basically since the early 90s. The 43rd Annual Dan Berger’s International Wine Competition is worthy of […] The post Best Press …

Leading chef and humanitarian José Andrés is always working. But if he chooses to rest, at least he’ll have a new place to do so once he opens his first hotel, the Bazaar House, in the heart of the Georgetown historic district in Washington, D.C. Announced in late September, the boutique hotel will open in 2027 with 67 rooms and …

Bottles of wine from Sainsbury’s with food The latest Sainsbury’s tasting showcased bottles from its autumn/winter 2024 range – including 35 new listings – that are ideal for seasonal drinking. They run from hearty warming reds such as Argentinian Malbec  and Rioja to full-bodied Chardonnays and fizzes that are perfect for festive celebrations. You’ll also find food-friendly bottles that are …

Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson A young winemaker couple: one Kiwi, one Australian, both born under the star sign Libra. Both had a deep love of Italy and shared a dream of making their own wine. Work had taken them around the globe, but a job in New Zealand called them home. They lost no time in securing land and …