Vineyards near to Stuttgart in Germany (archive photo, 2010). German vineyards in several regions suffered frost damage in late April and insurance group Allianz Agrar has said it expects payouts on customer claims to be in the ‘double-digit million’ range. It’s still assessing damage, but it described the late spring frosts as the worst in at least 40 years. ‘I …
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Napa Valley winemaker Lisa TogniStunning Spring Mountain Cabernet Tina Gellie It’s always refreshing to catch up with Napa Valley winemaker Lisa Togni, who has been making wines on Spring Mountain with her father at his eponymous Philip Togni Vineyard since 2000. The Tognis have earned a reputation for ageworthy ‘Margaux-type’, Cabernet-focused blends. Their 18 blocks over 4.2ha have been organic …
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Taiwanese media outlet Business Today received a tip-off claiming that the country’s elites have been caught up in a series of fake wine transactions. They allegedly spent more than NT$1bn (£23.6m) on high-end Burgundy at two merchants – Top 100 Wine and UMC. These wines are now suspected to be fake. Huang Huihong, who runs Top 100 Wine, has reportedly …
Read More »This red is elegant, despite its firm structure and dense tannins. Black cherry, black currant, plum, tobacco, iron and rosemary flavors hold court, while all the components show balance. The finish is long, with a salty taste. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2025 through 2038. Source : e4d708f14efdf4fccae008a117f5663c
Read More »Mulled cherry and raspberry notes are laced with black tea and savory accents, ending with a light-handed toast note on the silky finish. Drink now through 2028. 13,000 cases made. Source : a17e6c2cf49d8bde4db50f10c30de4a2
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Agricola Querciabella was established in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni in Ruffoli east of Greve (see map below). His son Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, a well-known vegan and animal rights activist, converted the vineyard to organic in 1988 and to biodynamic agriculture in the year 2000. Special attention is paid to managing cover crops. High quality has been the goal since the …
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The quintessential lessons in Having A Themed Wine Party in style, is really a lot of fun. And, it’s a lot of hard work. Finding the ideal party planner is priceless. They tend to create parties we all wish we had attended! Guess what? I found the best Event Planner extraordinaire! Since I Threw Out […] The post Having A …
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Will E Clickit – no emojis/graphics in comments has added a photo to the pool: A nice one from across the ditch. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/will_e_clickit/53872003767/in/pool-17918700@N00
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R. D. Barry has added a photo to the pool: Buena Vista Villa and Vineyards Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/rdb466/53826513530/in/pool-17918700@N00
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Peace Correspondent has added a photo to the pool: Harvest time in Tuscany, Italy. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/peacecorrespondent/2069697615/in/pool-17918700@N00
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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. This Up-and-Coming Wine Region Is “What Napa Used to Be Like 30 Years Ago”Laid …
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An old vine, with the Canigou mountain in the Pyrenées in the distance. According to Antoine Lespès, research and development manager at Domaine Lafage just outside Perpignan, the average rainfall at this Roussillon estate between 2010 and 2023 was just 550mm per year. These last few years have been particularly dry: in 2021 and 2022 there was 340mm. In 2023, …
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The Kent-based producer continues to rack up major accolades, as Chapel Down Rosé landed a prestigious ‘Best in Show’ award at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) this year. Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Coeur de Cuvée 2016 was the big winner at the WineGB Awards, held at Drapers Hall in London on Friday evening. It was named Top Sparkling Wine …
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Deep roots and volcanic soils in Hamel’s Nuns Canyon Vineyard. Riggs Lokka stands in a seven-foot soil pit on Green Valley’s Hallberg Ranch in Russian River Valley. With a cowboy hat atop his head, he points out the soil types from ground level to the base of the pit. The line of demarcation two feet down is stark. What begins …
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Looking down onto the Place du Marché from the balcony of the Place du Clocher in St-Emilion’s historical centre. Nestled amid the rolling hills of the Bordeaux wine region, the small, picturesque town of St-Emilion is steeped in history and revered by wine enthusiasts around the globe. Here, the art of winemaking is not merely a trade but a sacred …
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A view across the pool… California wine country may be on the doorstep, but this luxury property on the edge of Sonoma also comes with its own 1.6 hectares (four acres) of Chardonnay vines. Photo credit: Jack Hecker for Sotheby’s International Realty. That could be tempting for anyone wanting to get hands-on with this famous white grape variety, although the …
Read More »Cherry, plum, leather, iron, eucalyptus and woodsy flavors highlight this dry, muscular, solidly constructed red. The long aftertaste echoes both the fruity and savory elements. Drink now through 2040. 1,100 cases made, 350 cases imported. Source : 3a476452195c1c7d113ecb62a6ff66ca
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