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The vineyards of Meursault. Many people know – or think they know – the wine of Meursault. A rich wine with aromas of hazelnut, butter, an edge of honey and a bit of oak spice all fit into the stock conception of Meursault. However, after tasting more than a hundred wines and visiting 18 Meursault producers, I am more convinced …

High Season, High Style Domaine Carneros, Journey thru Southeast Asia is the only way I’m able describe my recent visit. If I were going to give them a motto: Domaine Carneros: Low Production, High Quality Wines And Hospitality. At the helm of Domaine Carneros is C.E.O. Remi Cohen, and I’m giving her really high props. […] The post High Season, …

Rutini’s winemaking team: Mariano di Paola (father), Mariano di Paola (son) and Gonzalo Carrasco Founded in 1885, Rutini is a winery steeped in tradition but also at the forefront of the dynamic wine scene in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. The identity of Rutini today is synonymous with both tradition and innovation. One tradition that reigns strong in Rutini is the art …

Our go-to guide for the finest wine shops, online retailers, wine specialists, subscriptions, cellar doors and wine services across the UK. Wine is about people, and this year we wanted to bring increased recognition of this into these awards, hence introducing gongs for wine buyers and buying teams. We’ve also added new categories for UK Cellar Doors and Winery Wine …

Why is it that Châteauneuf-du-Pape is so well known? Even non-drinkers can tell you it’s the name of a great wine. Its celebrity is built on centuries of impressive quality, but there are a number of other contributing factors: the papal seal of approval, a long history of exporting, and the fact that the name of the appellation tells its …

Tinazzi’s wine story began in 1968, when Eugenio Tinazzi and his son, Gian Andrea, joined forces to create the company that is known as one of the finest producers in the Veneto. Though their roots are in northern Italy, the Tinazzi name has become equally reputed for quality Puglian wines. A Puglian adventure It was on a visit to Salento, …

Tenuta di Arceno’s iconic La Curva vineyard Tenuta di Arceno is the Italian wine enthusiast’s dream. Secluded and stunningly picturesque, the estate is located in the southernmost edge of the Chianti Classico region, in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Vines were first planted in this enclave of central-western Italy by the Etruscans in the 8th century BC, and wine has …

Bodega Garzón winery in Uruguay Uruguay has become a hotbed of innovation, with winemakers exploring deeper into new wine regions and taking chances on an ever-greater diversity of grape varieties that goes far beyond the country’s flagship Tannat. While Albariño has been Uruguay’s rising star of recent years, winemakers are now delving into other salivating white wines to suit the …

Spottswoode Vineyard QUICK LINK 2020 Napa Cabernet: full vintage report and top-scoring wines North of Rutherford, the St. Helena AVA encompasses nearly 5,000ha, with over half planted to vine. Because the Macayamas and Vaca Mountains nearly converge just north of the town of St. Helena, the valley forms a narrow point much like an ‘hourglass’ that locks in heat during …

After the annual Greek wine fair Oenorama in March, I darted from Athens to Central Greece to the Valley of the Muses before swooping down to eastern Crete. The surging feeling of energy across the Greek wine scene is so potent right now that if you offered me a Greek passport I’d change my name to Giorgos in a heartbeat. …

Chicago, Illinois, where IWE will take place in collaboration with Vinitaly. This October International Wine Expo (IWE) returns to Chicago from 22-23 October, and for the first time in collaboration with Vinitaly, making its debut in the US. Providing a dynamic platform for wine buyers, distributors and importers in America to connect with Italian wine producers, the expo will include …

Street Somm with Jermaine Stone. A Black, self-taught wine expert, Stone explores six culinary hubs across the United States – from New York to San Francisco – with numerous stops in between. Each episode highlights signature dishes, unexpected wine pairings, and the story behind both along the way. The episodes also showcase a food expert from the featured city, who …

Pizza is one of Italy’s great culinary gifts to the world, with traditional pizza-twirling in Naples enshrined by UNESCO as a skill of intangible cultural heritage. Beer is sometimes seen as a classic go-to for pizza night, but there are many mouthwatering wines that can work brilliantly with a range of toppings if you’re planning to celebrate ‘the art of …

The 2023 harvest at Maison Bruno Paillard. ‘In July we expected bunches of 140g,’ said Bollinger cellar master Denis Bunner, ‘but at harvest they were averaging 200g – the record bunch is 1.2kg!’ Champagne’s system of supply management means that only the official yield – 11,400kg per hectare in 2023 – will be allowed to be turned into Champagne this …

Ronan Sayburn MS, Eugenio Egorov and Ben Gubbins tasted 105 wines, with 9 Outstanding and 32 Highly recommended. USA Chardonnay: Panel tasting scores 105 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 9 Highly recommended 32 Recommended 50 Commended 8 Fair 6 Poor 0 Entry criteria: Producers and UK agents were invited to submit their latest-release, still, dry white wines made from 100% …

Just copy writing a great phrase. Made in American, Paid in America© September 24, 2023 Nothing gets done, unless there’s unison. For Geyserville, CA (9/24, 2023   The post COPY WRITTEN: Made in American, Paid in America© September 24, 2023 first appeared on Wine Blog. The post COPY WRITTEN: Made in American, Paid in America© September 24, 2023 appeared first …

We’re welcoming the one and only Sarah Jessica Parker in this episode of Wine Spectator‘s Straight Talk podcast. If you only know her as an award-winning actress and producer, let us show you her winemaking side! Host James Molesworth welcomes back senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec for a look at the New Zealand wine scene, and senior editor Bruce Sanderson tells …

Solvang, California. Auction houses have been upbeat on recent buyer demand for top California wines, but the global market picture for this US region looks mixed in 2023.

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 the latest set of sparkling wine releases from Raventos i Blanc, the …

Mezzacorona’s long-standing commitment to sustainability has driven the company’s philosophy since its inception in 1904. Following a holistic approach that has placed equal focus on the environment, operational and social components of sustainable practices, Mezzacorona has led its members on an ongoing quest to value the unique landscape of Trentino, of which they are privileged custodians. Mezzacorona’s shared effort has …