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Classic styles when pairing wine with turkey: Full-bodied Chardonnay, such as those from Burgundy or California Pinot Noir Mature Bordeaux, Rioja or Barolo Beaujolais (Gamay) Remember that turkey is not a powerful meat When pairing wine with turkey, remember that this is a white meat with a low fat content, which is why it can dry out if not cooked carefully. …

Zhang Bishi (fourth from the right, front row) led the Chinese delegation at the Panama-Pacific World Expo in San Francisco in 1915. The late 19th century was eventful for the wine world. Brothers Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell founded Bodegas Torres in Spain in 1870, and Ridge Vineyards planted its first vines on Monte Bello in California in 1892. Meanwhile, …

M&S Christmas wines 2024 The Marks & Spencer Autumn Tasting 2024 showcased wines for seasonal drinking and festive gatherings. They included 17 brand new listings, including three new varietals joining the Expressions range, which launched last autumn. There’s a continued focus on value in the M&S range. After dropping the prices of 100 wines in April, it is now ‘dropping …

The interior of the Macallan Distillery in Speyside. What do Speyside distilleries Balmenach, Cardhu, Glenlivet, Fettercairn, Miltonduff and The Macallan have in common? All have bicentenaries this year, sharing a rich history that has shaped the way we enjoy Scotch today. Look further afield and 2024 is also a significant year for two other, younger producers that have stamped their …

Conti Costanti estate in Brunello. Misunderstood and frequently overlooked, Rosso di Montalcino has long lived in the shadow of its Tuscan big brother, Brunello di Montalcino. But while Brunello enjoys global success and strong sales, Rosso is hiding in plain sight. The Rosso DOC was created in 1983. The most important way in which it differs from Brunello is its …

This is a series I’m toying with, basically incoming Emails pique my curiosity… From the Loire Valley, to Napa Valley, gifts for the holidays, and extraordinary wine cellars (above ground), it’s all here. Gastronomy Updates from the Loire Valley The Loire Valley is known as the “Garden of France,” accordingly it has a rich and […] The post Best Press …

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From left: the Lageder family, Alois, wife Veronika and sixth-generation children Anna, Helena and Alois Clemens. In 1983, the first French oak barriques arrived in Barolo. Elio, son of Giuseppe Altare, who had founded his estate in La Morra in 1948, had seen first-hand the affluence of winemakers in Burgundy during a visit to the region in the 1970s. The …

For some reason, these aren’t questions that many of us ask ourselves when it comes to wine, but that needs to change.  There are just as many opportunities for human exploitation in wine production as there are in the production of, say, bananas and coffee – products that we’re now used to seeing accompanied by a Fairtrade label. With one …

In his article on the problems with Bordeaux (and how to fix them), from the October issue of Decanter, Andrew Jefford included five examples of families and individuals who are working to address some of the region’s image issues. These include winemaking families taking a fresh look at everything from their viticultural practices, to their winemaking and their packaging, to …

The Arrábida hills, whose moderate, maritime climate yields elegant, structured Moscatel. DO Setúbal, the famous fortified wine from just south of Lisbon, is said to have been the toast of Royal courts since the 14th century. In 2024, the top-scoring performance of DO Setúbal at the Decanter World Wine Awards and Muscats du Monde competition demonstrates its continuing world-class quality …

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Decanter’s Annona Dodoo presented the award at a dazzling ceremony on 21 October at M Threadneedle Street, London. Founded in 2022, the Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) Spotlight Awards recognises the accomplishments of black, Asian and ethnic minorities in the food, drink and hospitality industries. Addressing the enormous crowd as the event kicked off, BIH founder Lorraine Copes highlighted how involvement …

Mas de la Dame: Elegance in Provence Elie Lloyd Ellis Nestled in Provence’s Alpilles (‘little Alps’), Mas de la Dame is run by fourth-generation sister team Caroline Missoffe and Anne Poniatowski. Standing among the vines and olive trees beneath the hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence (the name of the AP many of the estate’s wines are classified as), it’s not …

The online auction will feature wines from the private collection of Ian Mill KC. The UK’s oldest wine merchant, which was established in 1698, recently announced that it was expanding into the online wine auction market. Berry Bros & Rudd has now announced that its inaugural auction will begin on 28 October, featuring the private collection of Ian Mill KC. …

Pét-nat has gone mainstream. Even M&S, surely a barometer of the tastes of Britain’s middle classes, stocks one. And it’s from England; which really should be no surprise seeing as this country’s speciality is sparkling wine. Scroll down for six British pét-nats to… Source : https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/premium/crown-caps-and-pop-the-rising-tide-of-british-pet-nats-540413/

Burgess Estate’s Sorenson Vineyard. Crystal Springs of Napa Valley has officially been named an American Viticulture Area (AVA), a designation denoting region-specific appellation labelling that can appear on American wines. Steven Burgess, the former owner of Burgess Cellars, who has historically had contentious relationships with residents and his former winery’s new ownership, spearheaded efforts to create the Crystal Springs appellation. …

Ningxia wine region-vineyard and Helan Mountain in northwestern China China’s vast landscape and scattered plantings pose challenges to defining its wine regions. Our simple guide starts with the three generic wine districts, then details the provincial wine regions of each, and finally identifies the terroir-driven sub-regions. Map credit: JP MAP GRAPHICS LTD North China (West) Wine District XINJIANG This inland …

Vineyards in Tuscany. The analogy isn’t exact (they rarely are), but Tuscany’s offer, too, was once… well, more monotonous than monolithic. I remember the straw-bottomed fiaschi (flasks) of Chianti from my early drinking days in the 1970s, and the light, dreary wine they tended to contain: uninspired, often careless blends of Sangiovese with other local varieties, red and white. There …

‘A delightful way to end a meal is with a piece of aged Pecorino and a glass of vin santo’ While France is said to lead the world in cheesemaking, for sheer variety Italy is in a league of its own. From the Alps in the north to the central plains and the southern coasts, cheese production is ubiquitous. It’s …