Alvaro Palacios. Credit: David Arnoldi. In 1998, I won a scholarship for my results in the WSET diploma exam. The prize was an excellent – and looking back, formative – self-drive tour to wineries right across northern Spain, finishing in Barcelona. I can still recall the discussion with the organiser. He said: ‘There is a place you could visit on …
Read More »Well-balanced and accessible, offering a bright, plummy mix of boysenberry and black cherry fruit, with red licorice, cedar and mineral accents. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca. Drink now. 41,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source : 54a65928dc2d598942400c50f66a546d
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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 past week included a trio of nice white wines from Northern California, beginning with …
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Googled: “Amarone’s long aging potential is one of the things that sets it apart from other wines and is a key factor in the wine’s high quality and value. This aging and maturing potential makes Amarone a wine that can be stored and enjoyed for many years and is one of the reasons Amarone is considered the “King of Wines”. …
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thebiblioholic has added a photo to the pool: Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé. Part of our Thanksgiving tradition. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/thebiblioholic/54170437316/in/pool-17918700@N00
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bmeabroad has added a photo to the pool: Banshee Wines, Sonoma County, CA Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/bmeabroad/54158697448/in/pool-17918700@N00
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bmeabroad has added a photo to the pool: Sonoma County, CA Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/bmeabroad/54158417926/in/pool-17918700@N00
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n8fire has added a photo to the pool: Leica MP + Summilux 35mm + Fujifilm 400 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/louisjacob/54157591045/in/pool-17918700@N00
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ricko has added a photo to the pool: We’re Here – Store Snapshots – Sneakily Photographing Commerce Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricko19/54154631478/in/pool-17918700@N00
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dl109 has added a photo to the pool: Wine Flight at Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estates Niagara-On-The-Lake Ontario 10-16-2024 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/18345733@N05/54153332433/in/pool-17918700@N00
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Juliaforphotos has added a photo to the pool: seen during a nightly stroll along Franklin Ave (peeking inside) Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaygeeoh/53832457920/in/pool-17918700@N00
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LXG_Photos has added a photo to the pool: A glass for the season. EOS 1000N EF 28-70 f3.5-4.5 Fuji Color 400 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/lxg_photos/52582002458/in/pool-17918700@N00
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@WineAlchemy1 has added a photo to the pool: Cherry Blossom above the village of Irancy, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Irancy’s red burgundies are distinctive thanks to a little César added to the Pinot Noir. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/winealchemy1/12935231035/in/pool-17918700@N00
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Pruning the vineyards at Kumeu River Kumeu River Winery is a cornerstone of New Zealand’s winemaking legacy. It stands as a testament to the vision and dedication of the Brajkovich family, beginning with the migration of Mick and Kate Brajkovich from Croatia to New Zealand in 1907. Settling initially to dig kauri gum in the small settlement of Kumeu, 20km …
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