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Vineyards in McLaren Vale. Dr Smith completing his PhD in genetics and gained research experience in cell, molecular and plant developmental biology in the US. In 2012, he moved to Adelaide to lead the Rootstock Breeding Team at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), with a focus on developing climate resilient rootstocks with long term resistance to grape …

Waitrose’s performance at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) highlights a number of wines worth seeking out, including one of the 50 Best in Show award-winning wines. This prestigious accolade was awarded to Chapel Down, Rosé, Kent, England NV, which was highlighted for its aromatic fruits and clean and emphatic palate. For an ideal apéritif, try the Gold medal …

Vineyards in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. Photos supplied by Wine Victoria. What is the best way to explore modern Australian wine? Take a leisurely journey through the southeastern state of Victoria, home to many of the country’s finest wine treasures. Victoria unveils the true excitement of what’s happening right now in Australian wine: offering an impressive array of modern …

Pair your festive feasts with a Bordeaux blend from South Africa for £9.50 and Mâcon-Villages at £10.25. The Decanter team has selected its highlights from the UK supermarket chain Co-op, which boasts 2,500 local, convenience and medium-sized stores across the country. Ranging from the seasonal classics to offbeat explorations, the majority of our selection is under £15. From the latest …

Soils of Rutherrod. Credit: Sullivan Rutherford Estate Russian-born enologist André Tchelistcheff – whose name still evokes a hushed reverence among California winemakers – famously once quipped that ‘it takes Rutherford Dust to grow great Cabernet Sauvignon.’ ‘Rutherford Dust’ is a term that’s now so inextricably intertwined with Napa Valley’s Rutherford sub-appellation that in 1994 – several decades after Tchelistcheff’s remark …

Old Porto wine cellar Want to find out how your birth-year fared? Or want to know which vintages are drinking well now? Our Port vintage guide has you covered. Jump to the outstanding, widely declared vintages 2017   2016   2011 2007  2003   2000 1998   1997   1996   1995   1994   1992   1991 1985  1983  1982   1980 1977   1970 1966   1963   1960 2017 …

Sümeg castle, north of Lake Balaton in Hungary In partnership with Wines of Hungary Volcanism over aeons of history has shaped much of Hungary’s landscape, although this explosive period came to an end around two million years ago. Its legacy is a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, caves and natural hot springs for visitors to explore. An overview The ancient Pannonian …

Sundowners at Singita, where guests can take the chance to sample some of the best wines in South Africa, followed by dinner pairings. For close-up encounters with wild animals in their natural habitat, it’s hard to beat a safari in Kruger National Park and the adjacent Greater Kruger area. In addition to the state-owned national park, some 20 fenceless private …

Biondi-Santi and Soldera are two of the most revered producers of Brunello di Montalcino. Known collectively as ‘the three Bs’, Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello di Montalcino are three of Italy’s most renowned wines. Of course, it’s purely coincidence that all three begin with the same letter, but it’s a neat way to group these top-tier reds. Barolo and Barbaresco are …

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 lot of excellent Pinot Noir, a bunch of them from Mendocino’s …

Hidup Lebih Cerah 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 Hidup Lebih Cerah dengan Energi Tawa Laughing Buddha. Dalam kehidupan yang sering kali dipenuhi dengan kesibukan dan stres, menemukan sumber kebahagiaan dan energi positif sangat …

Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW, Sara Bachiorri and Jason Millar tasted 134 wines, with 4 Outstanding and 79 Highly Recommended. Chianti Classico: Panel tasting scores 131 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 4 Highly recommended 79 Recommended 50 Commended 2 Fair 0 Poor 0 Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their Chianti Classico red wines in the categories Gran …

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St-Emilion at dawn Anyone who identifies as a wine lover will be familiar with The Question. It’ll pursue you all your life. It’s innocent and often charmingly asked. What, the questioner wants to know, is your favourite wine? I smile glassily at this point, for two reasons. The first is that I don’t have a favourite wine. What I love …

The vineyards of Turkey’s Cappadocia region are tucked in amongst the wind-sculpted stone spires that are partly the basis for the region’s UNESCO World Heritage designation. The landscape is otherworldly, a fairyland of stone and sand, but also a wonderful source of indigenous grapes that make unique and compelling wines. INSTRUCTIONS:Download this image by right-clicking on the image and selecting …

You would be forgiven, however much you love wine, for not following the turbulent bits of insider baseball that have provoked outrage in the wine industry over the past year. Times are a bit tough in the wine industry right now. People are drinking less, sales are down, anti-alcohol lobbyists are making inroads into government policies around the world, and …

DOMAINE BOUSQUET – How do I love thee? Let me count the ways, quoting Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Does wine do things to you? Like see a shadow and realize it’s art? Dance for joy, because wine is liberating? Take a bottle of wine with you to a small gathering, and have people remark it’s “absolutely […] The post DOMAINE BOUSQUET …

Champagne vineyards near Cramant. Credit: Barmalini / iStock / Getty Images Plus Sometimes found on the labels of Champagne and English sparkling wines, the French phrase ‘blanc de noirs’ literally means ‘white from blacks’. As the name suggests, it refers to white wines made only from dark-skinned grapes. In Champagne and for many English sparkling wine producers, that means Pinot …

Anyone tracking the story of South African wine is aware of the winemaking revolution that has swept the Cape over the last decade or more. After a period when the anticipated ‘breakout’ moment looked like it would never happen, the dam has now well and truly broken. South Africa’s winemaking scene is one that has been transformed. It is exciting. …

Ichiro Akuto, the founder of Chichibu Distillery Two of the most important attributes for a great whisky blender are patience and knowledge. So it’s little surprise that Ichiro Akuto – of Hanyu and Chichibu fame – is one of the driving forces of today’s Japanese whisky renaissance. Akuto represents the 21st generation of his family to produce alcohol. His ancestors …