[ad_1] Who’s behind it: Altamarea Group, the hospitality company founded by CEO Ahmass Fakahany, operates more than 20 restaurants worldwide, including Wine Spectator Grand Award Winner Ai Fiori in New York. Best of Award of Excellence winner, Marea, located on Central Park South, is the company’s first restaurant and its flagship. The group recently took the fine-dining Italian seafood restaurant …
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Read More »Bordeaux 2022: The 100-point wines
[ad_1] Château Figeac In case you need a re-cap of the vintage conditions and weather related difficulties in 2022, you can find them in my En Primeur vintage analysis and first thoughts article and more recently a summary of my findings and thoughts now that the wines have been aged and bottled. But I thought it was worth highlighting six …
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Read More »The identity of old vines – can time be tasted?
[ad_1] Is older better? ‘Not if you’re human,’ according to Doug Frost MW MS. On the other hand, the multisuffixed expert suggested that vines benefit from some age to deliver the best wines and a better express terroir. Frost was leading a tasting titled ‘Is older better?’, one of multiple sessions held during this year’s edition of Barcelona Wine Week …
Read More »In conversation with senior sommelier Denis Lungu
[ad_1] Moldovan sommelier Denis Lungu choosing wine Growing up in a winemaking family in Moldova, Denis Lungu learnt firsthand about low-intervention, natural winemaking. He remembers fresh, fruity wines, made from local grape varieties such as Feteasc? Neagr? and Feteasc? Regal?. Now as senior sommelier in the Gleneagles team, he’s introducing Moldovan labels to the UK market, both through the wine …
Read More »Argentina’s rising stars: Exceptional wines beyond Malbec
[ad_1] Argentina’s winemaking story is one of reinvention, passion and extraordinary diversity. While Malbec remains its global flagship, Argentina’s varied terroirs, high-elevation vineyards and innovative producers offer wines that push the boundaries of excellence. Cabernet Franc, once an understated variety, now commands the spotlight in Argentina’s higher regions. The expressive aromas and poised structure of Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) …
Read More »Wine investment: Top Champagnes to regain their fizz
[ad_1] Prestige Champagne has lost some market traction, but top brands are still considered to have room for growth over the longer term. Global Champagne shipments fell 9.2% in 2024, to 271.4m bottles. ‘Champagne is a barometer of consumer mood,’ said Maxime Toubart, co-president of the Comité Champagne trade body, citing conflict, plus economic and political uncertainty. Top prestige-cuvée Champagnes …
Read More »Mark Ryan Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 216 Miles To Go 2022 $38 (93 points)
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Read More »A country of unexpectedly great wines
[ad_1] Vineyards in Moldova. Situated between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova is one of Europe’s smallest countries. A hearty spirit is required for winemaking here, where freezing winds are a common occurrence. Yet it is these winds that provide the cooling influences needed for more gentle, slow ripening despite the fierce Moldovan sun. Soils are predominantly alluvial: composed of a mix …
Read More »The perfect weekend in Beaune for wine lovers
[ad_1] For wine lovers worldwide, planning a trip to Beaune is like a dream come true. Quaint cafés, sun-drenched terrasses, a bustling weekend market and wine-soaked meals all the day long – what more could you want? In terms of discovering the city itself, a weekend’s worth of time is plenty – however, despite its small size, knowing where to …
Read More »U.S. Wine-Shipping Laws, State by State
[ad_1] Winery Direct Shipping MapOut-of-State Retailer Direct Shipping MapAlphabetical State-by-State Listing Much like finding a date, buying wine over the Internet is easier, safer and more popular than ever, but consumers who’ve gone through the process of purchasing wine online or over the phone from an out-of-state winery or retailer know that it always includes a tense moment of uncertainty, …
Read More »Wine Lovers Win Victory as Mississippi Legalizes Direct Wine Shipping
[ad_1] The U.S. wine landscape has shifted: On Feb. 26, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves approved a bill permitting wineries to ship wines directly to consumers in the Magnolia State. The law takes effect July 1, 2025. Arkansas, Delaware, Rhode Island and Utah are now the only states not to permit direct-to-consumer (DTC) winery shipping or to limit it to just …
Read More »Ever Elusive Product Reviews (March, 2025)!
[ad_1] The post Ever Elusive Product Reviews (March, 2025)! appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Somehow, I actually found time to give the once-over to a handful of wine-related samples that I cannot safely digest! Here are some thoughts on a small batch of product samples that have been sent to 1WD HQ recently. The Wines of California (The Classic …
Read More »Constellation Brands may offload its entire wine portfolio
[ad_1] The New York-based company owns more than 100 brands, including Robert Mondavi, Kim Crawford, Ruffino, Meiomi, Simi Winery, and The Prisoner. It is one of the largest wine suppliers in the United States, but that part of the business has struggled in recent years. Wine sales fell by 14% year-on-year in the three months ended November 2024, according to …
Read More »Bordeaux 2022: Wines from a superb vintage revisited in bottle
[ad_1] Georgie Hindle (right) with Marielle Cazaux, managing director of Château La Conseillante, Pomerol. Compiling the in-bottle report is a fascinating experience. Readers may find it overkill that we taste roughly 900 wines, prepared for early assessment in the April after harvest, and then taste the same wines again only 20 months later. It’s mostly dictated by Bordeaux’s en primeur …
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