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Alfredo Rafael has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/163431590@N04/55393495996/in/pool-912056@N21

Introduction How does it feel competing against the world’s best bartenders making six cocktails in six minutes in front of a large audience? How can bartending become a form of storytelling instead of simply making drinks? How did the Mojito begin as a 16th-century medical remedy? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Kaitlyn Stewart, …

Hard to believe that it’s been nearly two years since I last caught up with the wines of Vecchie Terre di Montefili, the Greve in Chianti producer who has winemaker Serena Gusmeri leading the cellar. During our most recent catch-up, I got to sample their (spoiler alert!) stellar 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva (so not quite […] This article was originally …

The Restaurant “Solar do Farelo” is a typical space in the Algarve placed in the inner Portimão council, about 6 Km from the Meridien Penina Golf Hotel, 11 Km from Alvor, and about 5 minutes from the International Speedway of the Algarve. It is in an orange production area, with a view to the orange groves in a field with …

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I spend each week exploring the internet for everything published about wine online, and here’s all the stuff that I think would be worth your valuable time. America’s Old Vines Are Running Out of TimeLong live old vines! The Economic and …

We have a stunner on our hands here. What a wine. This popular Kirkland offering has always been good but it’s getting a nice bump up with this vintage. Let’s stack good news on good news. Last year, we were happy the price was staying the same as the 2022 vintage at $22.99. But now […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2024-kirkland-signature-stags-leap-district-cabernet-sauvignon/

Jo Zimny Photos has added a photo to the pool: ODC-Climbing Finger Lakes Food/Flower Gardens The Hardy Kiwi put on a lot of new growth this year. It has overtaken the arbour. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/joeyz51/55454818616/in/pool-52609756@N00

  Petite Sirah’s Giant Leap Began in 2002. It all started with a Petite Sirah Symposium, in 2002. Louis Foppiano, of Foppiano Vineyards, asked me to create a Petite Sirah “Symposium.” He envisioned about five or six people sitting around his wine lab table, he later told me. I envisioned the entire California wine industry. […] The post Growth Of …

Joy Sterling (credit: drwinkler) Located 13 miles from the Pacific, this 300-acre estate (164 acres in vine today) was founded by Audrey and Barry Sterling in Green Valley in 1976.  They were pioneers of the Green Valley and played a key role in establishing it as an AVA within the Russian River Valley. Today, their daughter, Joy Sterling, who grew …

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Introduction Why is the Daiquiri with just rum, lime and sugar used as a litmus test to see if a bartender is capable of making a decent drink? What is oleo saccharum and why is it a gorgeous way to sweeten sophisticated cocktails? What is tepeche and why do fermenting pineapples make a delicious cocktail? In this episode of the …

My latest article for Cristaldi & Co. is now available, in which I delve into selections from Tuscan producer Vignamaggio. These guys are making some fascinating reds (priced to match), most of the best of which are not being made with Sangiovese (Cab Franc geeks, bring your wallets!). The article is free to peruse, but […] This article was originally …

@WineAlchemy1 has added a photo to the pool: Painting of the Contadi Castaldi Soul Satèn at their winery in Adro, Lombardy, in the Franciacorta DOCG Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/winealchemy1/24271997072/in/pool-912056@N21

That’s not just a headline designed to attract attention. It’s my professional opinion as someone who tastes and writes about global wines for a living. I believe there is no more exciting wine region on the planet right now than South Africa. There are plenty of reasons for that, from the country’s extraordinary old vineyards and geological diversity to the …

It is a little surprising to see the newest vintage of this dependable Kirkland Cabernet arrive in stores in July. The previous 2023 vintage just landed in October, but we’ll take it. This is a solid wine year to year, and this vintage is no different. More of the same greatness, but get this…the price […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2024-kirkland-signature-columbia-valley-cabernet-sauvignon/

A good libation in celebration a dedication in desperation If you wanna know why I’m here let me count the ways…   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   1947 Federal Motor delivery truck sits at the ready @ Bally Keal Estate Winery… Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/vacawoody/55398015505/in/pool-17918700@N00

I’ve been talking about PR now as a focus, and I’m sharing with you there is really nothing better than philanthropy. In a time when everyone not connected to the stock market, seems to be suffering. Land owners are selling of land, and letting people go. Honest generosity, in these extreme conditions, captures heart and […] The post Honest Generosity …

Winemaker Paul Gerber and Assistant Winemaker Kalissa de Kok are crafting sparkling wine the Champagne way in Franschhoek. Read my review article on Substack. Source : https://i-winereview.com/blog/index.php/2025/12/18/superb-cap-classique-sparklers-from-colmant/

Jo Zimny Photos has added a photo to the pool: ODC-Climbing Finger Lakes Food/Flower Gardens The hoop house is once again teaming with vines. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/joeyz51/55455210395/in/pool-52609756@N00

Introduction How did Argentina help save Europe’s vineyards during the devastating phylloxera crisis? Why is wine still treated as an exclusive product despite being more accessible than ever? How can vineyards that endure extreme temperatures still produce elegant, vibrant wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Marisol de la Fuente. You can find the …