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It was a challenging vintage in Crozes-Hermitage, but the results are considerably better than for the disastrous 2021s. It’s also stylistically more consistent than the varied 2022s. Alcohols are fairly moderate, and levels of tannin and acidity are also quite low; they typically have a herbal freshness, with just-ripe blackberry and raspberry flavours. Not a subscriber? Sign up today to …

An up-front and inviting style, with alluring ripe fruit and a zippy, vivacious side. Apple and melon notes are cut with a chalky, zesty mineral streak, while dried herbs play out on the fresh, medium-bodied finish. Drink now. 33,333 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Source : f56c1590e2abda6700b561b90c44f683

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Jean-Charles Boisset and Gina Gallo-Boisset, the scions of two famous wine families, have purchased Flora Springs Winery in Napa Valley from the Komes and Garvey families, founders of the company. Though Gallo-Boisset and Boisset are industry veterans, this is the first winery collaboration by the couple. The sale includes the St. Helena winery, inventory and the flamboyantly designed tasting room …

All eyes on Aglianico. Scientists from a cohort of Italian universities have published a study on the potential health benefits of a specially-designed pomace made from the byproducts of Campania’s flagship grape. According to their paper, Aglianico could potentially spare diabetes patients from blindness. Almost a quarter of patients with type 2 diabetes will experience some form of diabetic retinopathy …

Many people don’t know that Japan has a vibrant and long-standing wine culture stretching back to the 19th Century, when the Japanese began to seriously cultivate the Koshu grape for winemaking purposes. Koshu is usually trained in large pergolas, but some of the best producers are increasingly interested in trellising, such as those in this vineyard owned by Grace Wine, …

This has been a momentous year for The Wine Society (The Society). The storied importer and retailer celebrated its 150th anniversary with a remarkable series of special tastings, dinners, talks and releases, alongside social and environmental sustainability initiatives that will ripple through in years to come. Among the most relevant is perhaps the Climate & Nature programme through which The …

The style of red Hermitage this year is relatively approachable, the structures are a little more rounded and less rigid than in some vintages. Not a subscriber? Sign up today to read the Rhône Report and all Premium articles. Use the code RHONE2023 at checkout to get 20% off your first… Source : https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/premium/hermitage-2023-report-and-top-scoring-wines-543883/

An approachable wine that captures the essence of Willamette Valley, with supple raspberry and cherry flavors that are laced with cinnamon and smoky spices as this persists toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 26,250 cases made. Source : de4ede9da407aaa703a8cd519cfb0969

Coravin forest green Timeless Six+ systemWine-Opoly board game £25 Widely available It wouldn’t be Christmas without a board game. This wine lover’s spin on classic Monopoly aims to help you learn while you play. Choose either traditional play or a one-hour version. Wine Folly, Color of Wine poster £29 winefolly.com Perfect for wine students, this is one of a range …

The Sant Gregori Villa site. Researchers uncovered plots dedicated to viticulture and various structures for wine production during their excavation of the site. They identified constructions dating from the turn of the era (the year 1AD) to the 4th century at the Sant Gregori Villa. Researchers have not yet found evidence of any pressing rooms, but they have already uncovered …

It is the first time a Spanish producer has ever secured top spot in the highly anticipated Power 100 rankings from Liv-ex, a global marketplace for fine wine traders. Burgundy normally reigns supreme on this list. Domaine Leroy took the crown in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and Domaine Leflaive then topped the list in 2023. However, it has been a …