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[ad_1] Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. This week I’m going to give you a concentrated dose of Tariff stuff …

[ad_1] Wine grows in some of the most beautiful places around the globe. But some are more beautiful than others. While I haven’t visited all the world’s wine regions, let alone all the vineyards, I’m quite clear on which vineyard is the most beautiful in the world, and I have been for some time. I’ve never seen a vineyard vista …

[ad_1] Rock of Vergisson French sparkling wines designated as Crémant are produced using the traditional method as practised in Champagne, involving a second fermentation in the bottle, and Crémant de Bourgogne is the leading example in this important sector. Across France, more than 100 million bottles of Crémant are produced each year, in eight regions: Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Die (in …

[ad_1] The 2021 Barolo vintage has arrived, and it’s making waves. Tastings reveal a vintage of striking character, ripe fruit, and formidable structure, hinting at impressive longevity. But some wines miss the mark, highlighting the vintage’s nuanced complexity. Certain communes shine, while others deliver mixed results. And while the 2021 vintage offers charismatic, ageable Barolos, high prices for the most …

[ad_1] Industry leaders and opposition MPs urged the chancellor to ease the tax burden on the drinks trade, but those calls fell on deaf ears. Reeves used her statement – dubbed an ‘emergency budget’ by shadow chancellor Mel Stride – to announce £4.8bn in cuts to welfare spending. She also revealed plans to save an extra £1bn by cracking down …

[ad_1] A mostly excellent showing for St-Emilion in 2022 – the only major appellation to receive above average yields. Scroll down for the top-rated St-Emilion 2022 in… [ad_2] Source : https://www.decanter.com/premium/the-best-st-emilion-2022-in-bottle-552963/

[ad_1] The Glenrothes The 51 Speyside producer The Glenrothes has unveiled The 51, its oldest-ever release since the distillery was founded in 1879. A blend of two casks, aged for 51 years, the release is limited to just 100 bottles globally, priced at £37,000 ($46,500). Unusually however, buyers will not be able to see the bottle they are purchasing. Each …

[ad_1] For the latest Decanter reader event, we’re shining a light on the southern hemisphere – specifically on the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. Star of the show will be Journey’s End, established by the Gabb family in 1995. Nestled at the furthest eastern corner of Stellenbosch and overlooking False Bay, Journey’s End is the closest winery in the region …

[ad_1] The 2022 Barbaresco vintage presents a paradox: a hot, dry growing season yielding wines that defy expectations, often showing surprising freshness and purity. However, quality is inconsistent, with some wines exhibiting leanness and higher-than-usual volatile acidity. This report explores the challenges faced by producers which led to earlier-than-average harvests and lower yields. While some vineyards thrived, showcasing the resilience …

[ad_1] Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) has announced that Nate Weis will assume the role of general manager and head winemaker. Weiss replaces Trevor Durling, who left last year for the winemaking job at Darioush. Weiss worked previously at Silver Oak. Located in Rutherford, BV is one of Napa Valley’s most historic wineries. “And it’s a history I actually know well,” said …

[ad_1] Henschke New Releases 2021 Given the glamour that surrounds the world of fine wine, it can be all too easy to forget that wine is an agricultural product, and that, as such, it’s subject to the vagaries of nature. Each year is a gamble for wine producers, with a spread bet that the combination of weather, yield and disease …

[ad_1] The Tenute Capaldo Group will team up with the archaeological park’s management to create a six-hectare vineyard, which will focus on 100% organic production. The partnership will also build winemaking and ageing facilities, allowing them to conduct a complete production cycle within the archaeological park. The Feudi di San Gregorio winery, which is part of the Tenute Capaldo Group, …

[ad_1] German winemakers planted more grape varieties usually associated with Europe’s more southern regions in 2024, replacing local vines with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot as growers adapt their vineyards to a warming climate. Wine producers in Germany increased the cultivation of Chardonnay grapes typically associated with Burgundy by 138 hectares (ha), the German Wine Institute (DWI) reported on Tuesday, …

[ad_1] Hey, Want To Go To France? When asks that question, I immediately had to renewed my expired passport in San Francisco, at the San Francisco Passport Agency. In order to get it renewed, I didn’t even blink an eye. I was one of the first ones in and was definitely THE last one out. (Yes, […] The post Do …

[ad_1] My last trip to Portugal awakened my mind to the wonders of amphorae, being a world wine vessel of antiquity, and now revised modernity. Separate from my early adventures in Portugal, something very new was happening. It was the revived passion for vessels of clay with wine. One of the people playing a major role […] The post Alentejo …

[ad_1] The ‘classic’ 2019 Barolo vintage yielded exciting annata wines, and now the Riserva bottlings are under scrutiny with their release this year. This report delves into the vintage’s unique profile, examining how its structure translates at the Riserva level. Discover which producers and vineyards have harnessed these characteristics to create wines of exceptional quality and longevity. Explore the nuanced …

[ad_1] For over 30 years, ProWein has served as a premier platform for global networking in the wine and spirits industry. This March, approximately 4,200 exhibitors from 65 countries showcased their wines and spirits across eleven exhibition halls. The international trade event welcomed around 42,000 key professionals from 128 countries to connect with exhibitors, build meaningful business relationships and stay …

[ad_1] Credit: M Chapoutier Glossaries are normally published at the backs of books. This makes sense: it would be a tedious way to begin any story. But when talking about the 2024 vintage in the Rhône, it might be useful to start with a list of viticultural diseases and their effects. Because in 2024 the Rhône faced a barrage of …

[ad_1] The Stitzel-Weller distillery created the Van Winkle Selection for the 2007 Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Sotheby’s assigned this ultra-rare bottle a pre-sale estimate of $30,000 to $50,000, but it easily exceeded expectations at the auction. The Van Winkle Selection ended up becoming the most valuable single bottle of post-prohibition American whiskey ever sold at auction. It broke the previous record …

[ad_1] Stand Tora. I’m at La Maison du Saké in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, watching the rain shatter the pavement outside as I sip a cockle-warming glass of sake from organic, natural producer Katori. It’s aromatically complex – smooth yet textured, much like the sandstone walls and blonde oak shelves of the shop. ‘I was expecting you to want something that …