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[ad_1] The hilly landscape of Priorat. In a bright, modern office bathed in the morning light of Dénia’s charming old quarter, Nicholas Hammeken speaks enthusiastically about Spain’s wines and his journey in the wine world. A Dane who fell in love with Spain, he founded Hammeken Cellars in 1996 to make fine but accessible wines for consumers worldwide. Hammeken produces …

[ad_1] A fresh round of US tariffs under president Trump’s new administration could wipe close to €1bn (£830m, $1.1bn) off the value of Italian wine exports globally, the Unione Italiana Vine (UIV) estimated. Its warning came after president Trump said the US intended to impose additional import tariffs of 25% on European Union (EU) products, although it wasn’t clear whether …

[ad_1] A harmonious version, with a deep underpinning of smoke and warm spices buoying concentrated flavors of cassis and baked cherry fruit, tea rose, thyme and licorice. The sculpted tannins are finely integrated, providing a limber yet structured feel to the lingering, spiced finish. Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano. Drink now through 2030. 50,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source …

[ad_1] I’m used to tasting at merchant or regional tastings, where a diverse range of grapes and styles are showcased. These tastings are expensive to stage, and it makes sense to curate the best line-up possible. In panel tastings, by contrast, any producer or retailer can enter a wine, as long as it meets the criteria. In the Vermentino tasting, …

[ad_1] Helga Louise Schroeder MS is a judge at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Helga Louise Schroeder MSHelga Louise Schroeder MS Helga is Germany’s first female Master Sommelier, receiving this honour in 2019. She began her career completing an apprenticeship in a hotel and undertook studies in tourism economics. She is currently the head of purchasing at ALPINA …

[ad_1] Mystic Island Winery’s terraced vineyards in the Qiu Shan Valley Mystic Island Winery, located in China’s Qiu Shan Valley, is a pioneering force in environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. This boutique winery not only produces exquisite wines but also demonstrates a profound respect for its local community and environment. A vision rooted in sustainability Owners Rita Cheung and …

[ad_1] Joris Gutierrez Garcia, from Montreal, Canada, winner of the ASI Best Sommelier of the Americas 2025 competition The Best Sommelier of the Americas 2025 was crowned on February 20 at a five-day event organised by the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) in partnership with the Best USA Sommelier Association (BUSA). The event – held every third year – …

[ad_1] Renée Zellweger at Peacock’s ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’ New York screening at Jazz at Lincoln Center, 12 February 2025. Bridget Jones, the hapless heroine played by Renée Zellweger, is often found clutching a large goblet of Chardonnay throughout her exploits on the big screen. Her latest escapade, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, broke box office records …

[ad_1] The large-scale frieze covers three walls of an elaborate banquet hall, presenting lively images of female followers paying homage to the wine god. Archaeologists said the artwork offers fresh insight into the ancient city’s religious practices before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius erupting in AD 79. Initiates had to take part in secret rituals to join the cult …

[ad_1] The water tower at Silver Oak. In 2020, Decanter contributor Elin McCoy interviewed David Duncan – proprietor of Silver Oak, Twomey, OVID Napa Valley, and Timeless – profiling the iconic Silver Oak label. In her feature, McCoy observed that the most recent vintages seemed, ‘less oaky and more lifted, promising a strong future direction’. In the five years since, the …

[ad_1] Displays a polished, generous mix of lemon sherbet, mandarin orange, pineapple and pear flavors. Details of lemongrass, apricot and spices linger on the long, juicy finish, along with a touch of honeysuckle. Drink now. 26,510 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 137fc337f5a5661f74e5545364629898

[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. Personalized AI Recommendation Engines are mostly junk scienceThere isn’t a hallelujah big enough …

[ad_1] Thomas Hawk has added a photo to the pool: [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/54355485250/in/pool-17918700@N00

[ad_1] The Travelling Leithers has added a photo to the pool: [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/debsandross/54350313311/in/pool-17918700@N00

[ad_1] Vineyard scene in Livermore Valley, California. The Global AVA is designed to help the wineries in each region overcome challenges, share best practices and improve the quality of their wines. They will hold quarterly Zoom meetings and annual in-person conferences, focusing on topics such as agri-tourism, social media marketing and sustainable winemaking. David Haubert, the District 1 Supervisor of …

[ad_1] February sunset over the Russian River, wrapping around Fitch mountain, with Mt. Saint Helena on the horizon. This was shot flying 300 feet above the river, one mile above the town of Healdsburg, California, in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Two frames with 5 brackets each were stitched in portrait mode. Done [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/vosky/54348124817/in/pool-17918700@N00

[ad_1] In addition to the trio of new Château Latour wines being released on 17 March, as covered on Premium last month, this year’s line-up features new vintages of established names including Promontory, Ornellaia, Borgogno, Dal Forno, Ao Yun and I Sodi di S. Niccolò as well as a few newcomers. The March campaign is always smaller than its September …

[ad_1] lechecce has added a photo to the pool: 2015…. a fine vintage,,,, ;o) [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/38070237@N06/54348923959/in/pool-17918700@N00

[ad_1] Frau Koriander has added a photo to the pool: linktr.ee/frau_koriander [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/frau_koriander/54346927322/in/pool-17918700@N00

[ad_1] kimbar/Thanks for 6.7 million views! has added a photo to the pool: [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/kimbar/54345887254/in/pool-17918700@N00