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Aperture Chenin Blanc Clarksburg 2023 $35 (91 points)

Shows plenty of verve and intensity, offering yuzu, mango and lemon curd notes at the core, plus accents of hops, vetiver and lemongrass. Vibrant acidity and plenty of momentum on the finish make this a showy wine, with a hint of crunchy sea salt that lingers. Drink now. 6,000 cases made. Source : d025dff404c362e78afbf0547234edbe

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Champagne and food: Pairings that pop

Clockwise from the top: Comté, Chaource, Pecorino and Explorateur – all friends of Champagne. Imagine you’ve been given a good bottle of Champagne: what do you pair with it? Maybe I’m doing you an injustice but my guess is that, whatever the style, you’re going to be pouring it as a prelude to a meal rather than as an accompaniment. …

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Zalto Denk’Art: Fine Tuned Crystal Glasses

The Austrian Zalto family has been making mouth-blown glass for six generations. The Denk’Art glasses are named after Father Hans Denk  who has spent decades studying and tasting wines and advised Zalto in the design of wine glass bowls to bring out the best qualities of each wine type.  Each glass is very light with delicate rims and stems so …

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Timeless Tuscan in Wine Country

(ad) Nestled on a knoll just east of Silverado Trail and only one mile from charming St. Helena, this modern Tuscan estate offers a unique blend of relaxed luxury, privacy and views. Source : https://www.sfgate.com/sponsored-content/article/timeless-tuscan-wine-country-19932333.php

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Peaks and… More Peaks (Highlights from VinoVIP Cortina 2024, Part 2)

The post Peaks and… More Peaks (Highlights from VinoVIP Cortina 2024, Part 2) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Welcome to Part 2 of the highlights from my media jaunt to VinoVIP 2024, held in Italy’s rather dramatic (landscape-wise, anyway) locale of Cortina. For more background on the event, head over to Part 1. The main draw of VinoVIP is …

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Celebrating Jumilla DO at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Encounter 2024

Winemakers at DO Jumilla’s stand at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Experience Situated in southeast Spain, in the area of Levante, the Jumilla designation straddles Castilla-La Mancha and Murcia, and is the celebrated heartland of the Monastrell (Mourvèdre) variety – which is well-adapted to the region’s arid climate and low rainfall. Historically, wine production in the Jumilla DO has been dominated …

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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

The Chappelle de Saint Cosme in Gigondas.Beaumes de Venise The reds in Beaumes de Venise showed particularly well in 2023, ripe and concentrated but with more moderate alcohols than elsewhere, making for a fresh and drinkable vintage here. The Muscats were less successful. Not a subscriber? Sign up today to read the Rhône Report and all Premium articles. Use the …

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Columbia Valley 2021 vintage report: Top wines under $50

The view from Walla Walla’s Les Collines Vineyard. For winemakers in the US, in a region like the Columbia Valley, or throughout the West Coast, crafting wines that provide a good value at an approachable price can seem challenging. From the consumer side, quality wines and those that receive high scores seem to come with a price tag that gets …

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Best wine with lamb: Great styles to try

Five classic red wine styles that can pair well with lamb Pinot Noir Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah / Shiraz Sangiovese What kind of wine goes well with lamb? Many reds from the classic grape varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, are wonderful if you’re looking to pair wine with lamb. We’ve focused mainly on reds below, …

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Wine with lamb at Christmas

While mostly associated with Easter celebrations, Lamb is also a great option for your Christmas meal as an alternative to Turkey, Ham or Beef. It’s texture and affinity to strong seasonings suggest this is a perfect meat to be enjoyed in the bleakness of winter rather than at the arrival of Spring. And Lamb at Christmas is no less, if …

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Boutinot Côtes du Rhône-Villages Les Coteaux 2022 $22 (90 points)

A voluptuous, extroverted red that matches strappy licorice, black plum and fragrant violet notes with a solid wall of graphite. Grilled herbs and smoke gild the broad palate, with real structure to the framework that makes for a focused finish. Appealingly lush, with good energy. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2026. 3,500 cases made, 1,800 cases imported. Source : …

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Arbois, rural village in Jura, France

clodio61 has added a photo to the pool: Reflecta ProScan 7200 – Vuescan – Lightroom Classic – Photoshop – Topaz DeNoise AI www.claudiocolombo.net/fotografia.htm Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/clodiophotography/54166770790/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Burgundy’s Hospices de Beaune Auction Raises Over $15 Million for Health Charities

Burgundy’s biggest name in charity auctions had an impressive year, despite a challenging vintage. On Nov. 17, the 164th Hospices de Beaune charity wine auction raised a grand total of $15.2 million to support the Hospices Civils de Beaune hospital network. This is the fourth year the event, the world’s longest-running charity wine auction, has been organized by Sotheby’s. The …

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New York Wines at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Encounter 2024

Tasting wine at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Experience. America’s most established eastern wine region demonstrated its mastery and appeal in London, displaying what it does best with a selection of Riesling, while at the same time giving attendees a sense of the state’s range and versatility. While much of the wine world is focused on the US West Coast, the …

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Natural wine chosen for Notre-Dame Cathedral’s reopening

A devastating fire swept through the 800-year-old cathedral in April 2019, destroying the roof, the steeple and some of the vaulting. Workers have spent the past five years painstakingly rebuilding Notre-Dame Cathedral at a cost of €700m (£585m). The restoration is now complete, and the grand reopening will take place on Sunday 8 December. The Archbishop of Paris has selected …

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Ploughing by horse, at Domaine de Beaurenard. While we were in the tasting room of La Vieille Julienne with Jean-Paul Daumen and his son Antoine, all of our mobile phones simultaneously sounded the same alarm. It was to warn people in the vicinity of the Rhône river that it was about to rise to dangerous levels due to storms in …

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Penfolds Icons masterclass: DFWE London 2024

Penfolds wines On Saturday, 16 November, wine enthusiasts were treated to an extraordinary opportunity to delve into the illustrious world of Penfolds at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) in London. This masterclass celebrated the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic wine brands, offering attendees a journey through Penfolds’ storied winemaking excellence. Penfolds brand ambassador Toby Amphlett led …

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What’s the perfect serving temperature for red wine?

A quick guide to the best red wine temperatures Light-bodied, or ‘chillable’ reds: Serve these reds slightly chilled. Aim for around 12-13°C (54-56°F), but some can go down to 10°C, too Medium-bodied reds: Serve between 14 and 16°C (57-61°F) Full-bodied reds: Serve between 16 and 18°C (61-64°F) (cooler is probably better) What does ‘room temperature’ mean when serving red wine? …

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