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Bodegas LAN Rioja Gran Reserva 2017 $28 (92 points)

Elegant and aromatic, with detailed hints of star anise, dried thyme and mocha winding through the core of ripe black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Fine-grained tannins are well-meshed and lightly chalky in texture, emerging to firm the focused finish. Tempranillo and Graciano. Drink now through 2030. 29,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. Source : 257d152bc18b42afbbc6736191b69adc

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Wines from Texas: C.L. Butaud New Releases

Born in Texas, Randy Hester learned winemaking in Napa Valley before returning home to start a winery in Austin, Texas, named after his grandfather.  He purchases fruit from Texas’ prime vineyards and then crafts some very good wines.  The techniques include cold soaks, some whole clusters, fermenting with native yeast and extended aging in French oak. We’re especially impressed with …

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Down to earth: Talking Pinot Noir with Sam Neill

Sam Neill at his Two Paddocks estate. It’s ironic that when I go to interview actor and wine producer Sam Neill at his Central Otago farm, HQ for his Two Paddocks wines, he isn’t there. Because as well as being famous for his roles in, among others, The Piano and the Jurassic Park franchise, and TV’s Peaky Blinders, Neill has …

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Stevens and Williams Floral Intaglio.

Captainchaoz has added a photo to the pool: Large Art Nouveau floral intaglio wine goblet or water glass from Stourbridge England.. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/captainchaoz/53785237445/in/pool-912056@N21

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Vall Llach Priorat Embruix 2021 $29 (90 points)

Hints of violet and lavender accent a bright mix of raspberry paste, boysenberry, leafy herbs and licorice in this sleek and stylish red, with good tension from the fine, taut tannins, ending with a minerally finish. Garnacha, Syrah, Merlot, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2029. 15,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. Source : 64f3b1e9770de5779e226e8b244c46e0

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Planeta Etna White Contrada Taccione 2022 $38 (91 points)

A bright, fragrant, minerally white, with delicate notes of broom and pine. Offering flavors of nectarine, persimmon, blanched almond and ground ginger, this shows good linear drive while still being harmonious and accessible, expanding on the palate through the creamy finish. Drink now through 2029. 6,000 cases made, 750 cases imported. Source : 6a45e3bfe84e6ec9b047061a667a6368

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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 6/16/24

hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This past week included a couple of interesting wines made in a Trappist monastery in …

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Vinography Images: Breakthrough Vineyard

We writers never miss the opportunity for a good double-entendre. Antoine Cristal established his wine estate in the Saumur region of the Loire Valley in 1890. A successful textile entrepreneur in his day, Cristal returned to his home province in his later years and formulated an ambition to raise the profile of the region’s red wines. The 10-hectare enclosed vineyard …

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Valdemonjas

diet_sch has added a photo to the pool: Öko-Weinerei www.tecnovino.com/la-arquitectura-de-valdemonjas-una-bode… Ana Agag y Silvia Paredes Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/diet_sch/53797570594/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Red Wine Glass Garden © Wein Rotwein Glas Garten ©

hn. has added a photo to the pool: © All rights reserved. Image fully copyrighted. No free usage. All my images strictly only available with written royalty agreement. If interested, ask. © Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Keine Gratisverwendung. Alle meine Bilder immer nur mit schriftl. Honorarvereinbg. Ggf. fragen. © Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/neumeyer/53740465531/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Tapabrava Red Blend | From the back label: Tapabrava Red Ble…

From the back label:   Tapabrava Red Blend   Tapabrava reminds you of when you discovered that great tapas bar in the plaza filled with the buzz of people talking, laughing and sharing small dishes and delicious wine. It’s about bringing people together and embracing the beauty of the Spanish lifestyle!   Alcohol: 12.5% volume. Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/183120664@N08/53806862299/in/pool-14289677@N00

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