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My last trip to Portugal awakened my mind to the wonders of amphorae, being a world wine vessel of antiquity, and now revised modernity. Separate from my early adventures in Portugal, something very new was happening. It was the revived passion for vessels of clay with wine. One of the people playing a major role […] The post Alentejo Talhas …

The ‘classic’ 2019 Barolo vintage yielded exciting annata wines, and now the Riserva bottlings are under scrutiny with their release this year. This report delves into the vintage’s unique profile, examining how its structure translates at the Riserva level. Discover which producers and vineyards have harnessed these characteristics to create wines of exceptional quality and longevity. Explore the nuanced differences …

For over 30 years, ProWein has served as a premier platform for global networking in the wine and spirits industry. This March, approximately 4,200 exhibitors from 65 countries showcased their wines and spirits across eleven exhibition halls. The international trade event welcomed around 42,000 key professionals from 128 countries to connect with exhibitors, build meaningful business relationships and stay informed …

Credit: M Chapoutier Glossaries are normally published at the backs of books. This makes sense: it would be a tedious way to begin any story. But when talking about the 2024 vintage in the Rhône, it might be useful to start with a list of viticultural diseases and their effects. Because in 2024 the Rhône faced a barrage of problems. …

The Stitzel-Weller distillery created the Van Winkle Selection for the 2007 Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Sotheby’s assigned this ultra-rare bottle a pre-sale estimate of $30,000 to $50,000, but it easily exceeded expectations at the auction. The Van Winkle Selection ended up becoming the most valuable single bottle of post-prohibition American whiskey ever sold at auction. It broke the previous record of …

Stand Tora. I’m at La Maison du Saké in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, watching the rain shatter the pavement outside as I sip a cockle-warming glass of sake from organic, natural producer Katori. It’s aromatically complex – smooth yet textured, much like the sandstone walls and blonde oak shelves of the shop. ‘I was expecting you to want something that tastes …

Fragrant and juicy, offering a charming mix of ripe melon, peach, dried pineapple and fresh lemon notes on a sleek frame. Accents of orange blossoms, wildflower honey and candied citrus peel linger on the long, fresh finish. Chenin Blanc and Viognier. Drink now. 4,366 cases made. Source : 1fd3782a726012c4b3de703610b69eb4

Palazzo Contucci (credit Contucci) The wines of Montepulciano have a long history dating to at least the Renaissance, and the Contucci family has been growing grapes and making wine at least that long. The Contucci Cellar, built in the inner walls of the city dates to the 13th century, and the family home, the Palazzo Contucci, constructed in 1517 on …

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 24, 2025 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) …

A first round of extra tariffs on US goods coming into the European Union, which was set to include a 50% levy on American whiskies, may be put back for around two weeks until mid-April, said European trade commissioner Maroš Šef?ovi?. EU counter-measures targeting ‘boats to bourbon to motorbikes’ were announced after the US said it would impose tariffs on …

Looking towards Verduno from Annunziata. The 2021 Barolo vintage has arrived, and it’s making waves. Tastings reveal a vintage of striking character, ripe fruit, and formidable structure, hinting at impressive longevity. But some wines miss the mark, highlighting the vintage’s nuanced complexity. Certain communes shine, while others deliver mixed results. Discover which regions and specific vineyards are producing the most …

Refined and polished, with a mineral and herb tinge to the creamed plum and cherry core, lingering nicely around suave tannins. Drink now through 2032. 8,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. Source : 1c4e881f9eafc6c160743e8b41788c09

Vineyard in Kakheti, Georgia. The progress Georgia has made in the last decade is astonishing – on two fronts, in particular. The first is the country’s work with its genetic treasure chest of grape varieties. On my first visit in 2013, these seemed a research curiosity, and their widespread adoption and use in the country’s most ambitious wines was tentative. …

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Best Press Releases include the following: EVENT: CHATEAU MONTELENA partners with The Bungalows at Calistoga La Scolca Winery and Chiara Soldati on business trip in the US Hall Winery Event, Cabernet Cook-Off Need Wineries to Help Associate Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics Women Led Wine Company Expands their board of advisors, during Women in […] The post Best Press …

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Andy Howard MW, Melania Battiston and Victoria Daskal tasted 203 wines, with 13 Outstanding and 125 Highly Recommended Cru Beaujolais 2022: Panel tasting scores 203 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 13 Highly recommended 125 Recommended 60 Commended 5 Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their 2022 vintage reds from any of the 10 Beaujolais cru sub-regions …

Ripe, unctuous and deliciously rendered, this pumps out orange blossom, peach, apricot and pineapple upside-down cake notes that are seamlessly stitched with bitter almond and orange threads. Offers a long, seductively glazed finish. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Drink now through 2045. 5,400 cases made. Source : 1f34336aba7a880f5c5bdeb7bad2eacd