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Black Stallion’s director of winemaking, Ralf Holdenried. Led by German-born Ralf Holdenried, Black Stallion Winery’s winemaking team – including fourth-generation Indelicato family winemaker Stephen Mathews — save their best grapes and best terroirs for the Prestige Collection. Complex, age-worthy reds aimed at exhibiting the pinnacle varietal expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. How they differ comes down to sourcing, wine …

Tempranillo, Spain’s most important red grape variety, is versatile – capable of producing juicy, red-fruit driven young wines as well as wines that can withstand long ageing periods in oak, gaining complexity with layers of vanilla, leather, tobacco spice and liquorice. Considered native to Rioja, Tempranillo is now a key variety in Spain’s most prominent wine regions, notably Ribera del …

Within a short distance of each other, we have the grey post-war Brutalist of the Barbican and the neat, symmetrical Georgian houses of Mayfair, while Gothic (or neo-Gothic) churches sit in the shade of modern glass-and-steel skyscrapers that have reached far beyond their spires. Architecture has succeeded in forging new styles beyond historical forms, challenging planning laws and innovating with …

The Napa Valley estate, which lies at the end of a bucolic country lane in St Helena, encompasses a 6,300 sq. ft. home, a winery, a tasting room and vineyards planted with Italian varietals. ‘Encompassed by vineyards and the organic landscape of the Napa River, the agrarian setting is unrivalled, offering everything wine country often promises, but rarely delivers,’ reads …

Concha y Toro is the largest wine producer to join an initiative called the Bottle Weight Accord, which is designed to reduce the carbon footprint of wine packaging. Participants commit to reducing the average weight of their 750ml still wine bottles to 420g or below by the end of 2026. That will significantly reduce their carbon gas emissions. Valentina Lira, …

Any moment now, regular as clockwork, your inbox will be filled with updates from various wine and food publications offering articles to assist you with the presumably daunting task of choosing wines to accompany your Thanksgiving dinner. As a consequence, I feel it my duty to offer a periodic reminder that Thanksgiving wine pairings are a fool’s errand. Not least …

The retailer’s selection is already looking very festive, with an impressive number of references added across categories alongside offers galore between now and the end of the year. While focusing on the core classics, there are also more unexpected listings to explore – and even many of the ‘usual suspects’ are seen from different, intriguing perspectives. Jackson Estate’s Stitch Sauvignon …

In one sense, Champagne is easy to understand. Is there another wine appellation with such a strong, unified brand? For all the popularity of the world’s other sparkling wines, whether Prosecco, Cava or English sparkling, Champagne’s promise is simple: spend a little more and get the real thing. It’s even more of a disappointment, then, when a glass of Champagne …

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. Cote of Paint Splashes Bright Colors Across Santa Barbara Wine CountryA nice profile of …

Rencana Besar Pembangunan Ibu Kota Baru Tuai Kontroversi besar untuk memindahkan ibu kota dari Jakarta ke lokasi baru di Kalimantan Timur. Proyek ambisius ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan pusat pemerintahan yang modern, berkelanjutan, dan berwawasan lingkungan. Meski didukung oleh visi besar, pembangunan ibu kota baru ini menuai kontroversi dari berbagai kalangan, termasuk pakar lingkungan, tokoh masyarakat, hingga kalangan akademisi. Rencana ini …

Gol Spektakuler Cristiano Ronaldo Antar ke Final Liga Championssalah satu pemain terbaik dunia dengan mencetak gol spektakuler yang membawa klubnya melaju ke final Liga Champions. Dalam laga semifinal yang berlangsung sengit, Ronaldo menjadi pahlawan dengan mencetak gol tunggal yang tak hanya mengantarkan timnya ke babak puncak, tetapi juga mencatatkan dirinya kembali sebagai pemain yang memiliki kemampuan luar biasa dalam pertandingan …

The UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant announced that it was expanding into the online wine auction business last month. Berry Bros & Rudd secured a prestigious private collection from renowned barrister Ian Mill KC for its first foray into this market. The inaugural auction has now concluded, and it achieved a 100% sell through rate, with bids from …

A Dimensional Walk In Distribution In the United States, we have a three tier sales system of wine; however when the US brings in imports, it becomes four tiers of wine sales, so this story is about emphasizing wine dimensions. My intent is to emphasize a fourth dimension of wine, even though in America, we […] The post Emphasize Wine …

The alleged mastermind of a multi-million dollar wine counterfeiting gang was conducting a transaction with a shady printer at Milan’s Malpensa airport when the Italian Carabinieri moved in and arrested him on Sept. 26. At the exact same moment in multiple locations in France and Italy, various law enforcement officers launched raids and arrested five collaborators. It was the culmination …

Marie-Pierre Plumet d’Ardhuy of Domaine la Cabotte. Côtes du Rhône Villages is well known for offering great value for money, not just for France but throughout the world. There is however a tactic you can employ to further maximise bang for buck if you’re in search of a bargain. Firstly, select a top-performing ‘named village’. There are currently 21 of …

Christie’s next online sale of fine and rare wines and spirits will take place from 22 November to 6 December. Among the many lots – many from the cellars of Raby Castle – is one consigned by Cognac house Martell. Drawn from its selection of over 1,000 eaux-de-vies, the house has selected a 72 year-old Grande Champagne Cognac, itself a …

Platinum medal winner Fontanafredda’s estate in Piedmont Piedmont, in Italy’s northwest, is a prolific source of high-quality, distinctive wines, boasting more than 20 of its own grape varieties that reflect the region’s rich diversity. As one of Italy’s vinous powerhouses, Piedmont consistently excels at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), showcasing not only its iconic wines but also its expanding …

When Charlie Trotter was asked what his last meal would be, he was a bit vague on the food. But he was highly specific on the wine. As he told author and photographer Melanie Dunea for her book My Last Supper, “I would eat many courses of tiny, raw and delicate seafood. The china plates would have wonderful things like …

Offbeat England Sylvia Wu English and Welsh vineyards offer many more grape varieties than just the Champagne trio and Bacchus – a fact I’m reminded of every year at the WineGB tasting, where the hunt for what’s new is always rewarded. Biddenden’s speciality, Ortega, displays citrussy, refreshing charm as a sweet wine (try the Late Harvest 2018, £122/ 37.5cl Bibbenden), …

Kejuaraan Dunia Atletik: Atlet Indonesia Raih Emas di Final ini mencatatkan sejarah yang membanggakan bagi Indonesia. Dalam salah satu final yang paling ditunggu, seorang atlet Indonesia berhasil merebut medali emas, mengharumkan nama bangsa di panggung internasional. Pencapaian ini menjadi bukti betapa kerasnya perjuangan dan dedikasi yang telah dilakukan para atlet Indonesia dalam mempersiapkan diri untuk kompetisi global. Kejuaraan Dunia Atletik: …