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Napa Valley vineyard along Silverado Trail. Those 2014 Napa Cabs you’ve been eyeing in the cellar? Unsure if it’s time to pop corks? You’d hardly be alone in the sheer agony of wondering. After all, the 2014 vintage has stood in the shadow of the 2013 vintage, widely hailed as one of Napa’s finest this century. Well, good news: for …

Petite France in Strasbourg. Alsatian wine without food is like homemade waffle cones without ice cream. What makes a visit to the northeastern French wine region especially appealing is the extent to which culinary options have improved. Having lived in Strasbourg for the better part of the last 27 years, I have noticed over this time an upturn in customer …

Vineyard at Shuori village in Deqin county, Yunnan. ‘I have good wine To feast and make glad the hearts of my admirable guests.’ – Shi Jing II 1 (161) (trans. James Legge) Peer back into the distant past, and you’ll find that vines, grapes and wine are referenced in the earliest of Chinese literary texts, the Book of Odes. These …

Partai Baru Raih Kursi Mayoritas di DPR, sebuah partai baru berhasil mencetak sejarah dengan meraih kursi mayoritas di Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR). Keberhasilan ini mengejutkan banyak pihak, terutama mengingat partai ini masih terbilang muda dan belum memiliki rekam jejak panjang di dunia politik. Meski demikian, strategi kampanye yang efektif, Partai Baru Raih Kursi agenda yang relevan, serta pesan perubahan yang …

Founded in 1923, Perelada continues to play a central role in the evolving story of DO Emporda? and its outstanding terroirs. Vines have been cultivated here for over two millennia, and wines have been made at the historic Castillo Perelada (Perelada Castle) since the Middle Ages. Sitting between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, this land yields wines of unique character, …

The Latour 1865, reconditioned in 1990. A single bottle of Château Latour 1865 sold for HK$812,500 (£80,500), including buyer’s premium, at the Christie’s Hong Kong auction on 30 October – well above its pre-sale high estimate of HK220,000. Bottles of Bouchard Père & Fils Burgundy wines dating back to the 1860s also featured in the sale, which showcased rarities sourced …

Kisah Romantis Artis Muda Viral di Media Sosial dengan kisah romantis seorang artis muda yang belakangan ini berhasil mencuri perhatian banyak orang. Kisah asmara yang terkesan alami dan tulus ini tidak hanya menjadi sorotan para penggemar, tetapi juga memicu reaksi hangat dari netizen. Dari momen manis hingga kebersamaan yang terkesan sederhana, hubungan artis muda ini menjadi bukti nyata bahwa cinta …

Festival Musik Terbesar di Asia: Ribuan Pengunjung Saksi, dan festival musik adalah salah satu tempat terbaik untuk merayakan hal itu. Salah satu festival musik terbesar di Asia menarik ribuan pengunjung dari seluruh penjuru dunia, menawarkan pengalaman yang tak terlupakan dengan penampilan bintang internasional. Berikut adalah sorotan dari festival yang luar biasa ini. Festival Musik Terbesar di Asia Perayaan Musik yang …

Olympics 2024: Atlet Renang Siap Mengguncang Kolam di Paris, perhatian dunia tertuju pada cabang olahraga yang selalu menjadi sorotan: renang. Kolam renang di Paris akan menjadi arena bagi para atlet terbaik dunia untuk menunjukkan kemampuan dan kecepatan mereka. Berikut adalah beberapa hal yang perlu diketahui tentang atlet renang yang siap mengguncang kolam di Olimpiade 2024. Olympics 2024: Atlet Renang Persiapan …

Isu Lingkungan: Pemerintah Didesak untuk Mengimplementasikan, desakan untuk pemerintah agar mengimplementasikan kebijakan hijau semakin mendesak. Perubahan iklim, polusi, dan kerusakan ekosistem menjadi tantangan global yang memerlukan tindakan segera dan terencana. Berikut adalah beberapa alasan mengapa kebijakan hijau sangat penting dan langkah-langkah yang dapat diambil oleh pemerintah untuk menciptakan masa depan yang lebih berkelanjutan. Isu Lingkungan: Pemerintah Didesak Pentingnya Kebijakan Hijau …

Debut Musikal: Selebriti E Luncurkan Album Pertamanya dengan penuh antusias, penggemar akhirnya disuguhkan debut musikal yang dinantikan dari selebriti E. Dengan peluncuran album pertamanya, E berhasil membuktikan bakatnya tidak hanya di dunia akting tetapi juga dalam musik. Album ini diisi dengan lagu-lagu yang memikat dan berhasil meraih perhatian luas dari publik. Perjalanan Menuju Debut Debut Musikal: Selebriti E Selebriti E, …

The Parco Urbano delle Cantine at Barile in Basilicata consists of ancient cavities dug into the tuff volcanic rock hillside, which are still used by many producers to store their Aglianico del Vulture wines. Across Campania and Basilicata, the Aglianico grape dominates all serious wine discussion. Thick-skinned and capable of long ageing, it’s southern Italy’s leading red variety and deserves …

Xavier Ausàs in the barrel room at his winery in Quintanilla de Onésimo The man behind the creation and consolidation of some of Spain’s most recognisable wines could have perhaps enjoyed an easy, early retirement, resting on the laurels earned during his long and successful tenure at Tempos de Vega Sicilia (TVS). However, in 2015, Xavier Ausàs decided to leave …

Gravel. Gravelly loam. Alluvium. Hang around with winegrowers long enough and you’re bound to hear these words, often in conjunction with praise for their contributions to that elusive notion of terroir. In point of fact, some of the world’s most lauded wines owe their particular character to gravel—think names such as Haut-Brion, Latour, Lafite, Mouton Rothschild, and Margaux. Nature ensures …

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 couple of nice wines from Uruguay. The first was a pretty …

Yangarra’s award-winning cellar door. Barossa Shiraz is a style of wine even non-drinkers have heard of. It has the kind of brand recognition other regions would kill for. It’s a bit like Châteauneuf-du-Pape in that respect. Even people with no interest in wine have often heard of it, even if they haven’t tasted it. The similarities don’t end there. Châteauneuf …

Krug does not make ‘entry-level’ Champagne. In fact, listening to Olivier Krug, sixth generation and director of the house, it appears that Krug does not make NV Champagne, or ‘multi-vintage’ Champagne, either. So what is Krug Grande Cuvée, exactly? Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for the latest Krug… Source : https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/premium/first-taste-krug-grande-cuvee-172eme-edition-542138/

It was a calm day, but that didn’t keep this tree from looking windblown as it framed the lush green landscape of the Tokaj wine region during the height of spring. In the distance you can see the pincushion patterns of vineyards on the hills famous for producing the noble sweet wines that brought the region so much fame for …

Should wineries in California, Oregon and other states be able to sell wines directly to Iowa retailers, bypassing wholesalers? Yes, according to a Sept. 30 federal court decision. U.S. District Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger ruled it was unconstitutional for Iowa to allow in-state wineries to sell directly to Hawkeye State retailers while preventing out-of-state wineries from doing the same. Like …

Dr Caroline Gilby MW is the Joint Regional Chair for the Balkans, Central & Eastern Europe, and Croatia & Slovenia at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025. Dr Caroline Gilby MW, DWWA Regional ChairDr Caroline Gilby MW An author, writer, and consultant, Caroline specialises in Central and Eastern Europe and she is author of the award-winning “The Wines of …