The post To Be the BEST!!! (Profiling Cult Wineries for BestWineries.com) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. A quick-hit today (while I’m traveling) to let you know about a new gig: I’ve contributed a profile piece on Napa Valley cult classic Realm Cellars (yes, that Realm, the one who makes reds going for about $1,300 a bottle) for BestWineries.com, an …
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It’s hard to keep up with the increased pace of change at Lidl: this year, the supermarket has moved from wine range refreshes every two months to every month. Each refresh has a different theme, ensuring new and interesting wines are always available in store. But it also means that you need to act quickly as they don’t hang around …
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Vineyards in Oeiras, used for the production of Carcavelos, standing proud against the urban sprawl The undulating 20-mile stretch between Lisbon and Cascais – known as Estoril Coast (after the coastal town of the same name) and dubbed ‘the Portuguese Riviera’ – is fêted for having 18 sandy beaches and one of Europe’s highest concentration of world-class surf. However, during …
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Black Stallion’s director of winemaking, Ralf Holdenried. Led by German-born Ralf Holdenried, Black Stallion Winery’s winemaking team – including fourth-generation Indelicato family winemaker Stephen Mathews — save their best grapes and best terroirs for the Prestige Collection. Complex, age-worthy reds aimed at exhibiting the pinnacle varietal expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. How they differ comes down to sourcing, wine …
Read More »Snappy and vibrant, with fresh cherry and raspberry flavors accented by toasty spices and cedar, finishing with refined tannins. Drink now through 2030. 14,500 cases made. Source : 74cd096ba7fde4596d82a99b2ffe3c18
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Tempranillo, Spain’s most important red grape variety, is versatile – capable of producing juicy, red-fruit driven young wines as well as wines that can withstand long ageing periods in oak, gaining complexity with layers of vanilla, leather, tobacco spice and liquorice. Considered native to Rioja, Tempranillo is now a key variety in Spain’s most prominent wine regions, notably Ribera del …
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Within a short distance of each other, we have the grey post-war Brutalist of the Barbican and the neat, symmetrical Georgian houses of Mayfair, while Gothic (or neo-Gothic) churches sit in the shade of modern glass-and-steel skyscrapers that have reached far beyond their spires. Architecture has succeeded in forging new styles beyond historical forms, challenging planning laws and innovating with …
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The Napa Valley estate, which lies at the end of a bucolic country lane in St Helena, encompasses a 6,300 sq. ft. home, a winery, a tasting room and vineyards planted with Italian varietals. ‘Encompassed by vineyards and the organic landscape of the Napa River, the agrarian setting is unrivalled, offering everything wine country often promises, but rarely delivers,’ reads …
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A Work of Mark has added a photo to the pool: Due to the micro climates around the county, the vineyards don’t all change colors at the same time and the varietals also matter. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/16785381@N00/54132764046/in/pool-52609756@N00
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Concha y Toro is the largest wine producer to join an initiative called the Bottle Weight Accord, which is designed to reduce the carbon footprint of wine packaging. Participants commit to reducing the average weight of their 750ml still wine bottles to 420g or below by the end of 2026. That will significantly reduce their carbon gas emissions. Valentina Lira, …
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Any moment now, regular as clockwork, your inbox will be filled with updates from various wine and food publications offering articles to assist you with the presumably daunting task of choosing wines to accompany your Thanksgiving dinner. As a consequence, I feel it my duty to offer a periodic reminder that Thanksgiving wine pairings are a fool’s errand. Not least …
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The retailer’s selection is already looking very festive, with an impressive number of references added across categories alongside offers galore between now and the end of the year. While focusing on the core classics, there are also more unexpected listings to explore – and even many of the ‘usual suspects’ are seen from different, intriguing perspectives. Jackson Estate’s Stitch Sauvignon …
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A Work of Mark has added a photo to the pool: When your photographing one direction, and you turn around to see there’s a roller coaster behind you…. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/16785381@N00/54133224255/in/pool-52609756@N00
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In one sense, Champagne is easy to understand. Is there another wine appellation with such a strong, unified brand? For all the popularity of the world’s other sparkling wines, whether Prosecco, Cava or English sparkling, Champagne’s promise is simple: spend a little more and get the real thing. It’s even more of a disappointment, then, when a glass of Champagne …
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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. Cote of Paint Splashes Bright Colors Across Santa Barbara Wine CountryA nice profile of …
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piautel has added a photo to the pool: OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/piautel/54132676681/in/pool-52609756@N00
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ZeGaby has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/zegaby/54132284464/in/pool-52609756@N00
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Rencana Besar Pembangunan Ibu Kota Baru Tuai Kontroversi besar untuk memindahkan ibu kota dari Jakarta ke lokasi baru di Kalimantan Timur. Proyek ambisius ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan pusat pemerintahan yang modern, berkelanjutan, dan berwawasan lingkungan. Meski didukung oleh visi besar, pembangunan ibu kota baru ini menuai kontroversi dari berbagai kalangan, termasuk pakar lingkungan, tokoh masyarakat, hingga kalangan akademisi. Rencana ini …
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Gol Spektakuler Cristiano Ronaldo Antar ke Final Liga Championssalah satu pemain terbaik dunia dengan mencetak gol spektakuler yang membawa klubnya melaju ke final Liga Champions. Dalam laga semifinal yang berlangsung sengit, Ronaldo menjadi pahlawan dengan mencetak gol tunggal yang tak hanya mengantarkan timnya ke babak puncak, tetapi juga mencatatkan dirinya kembali sebagai pemain yang memiliki kemampuan luar biasa dalam pertandingan …
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Claudio Gori has added a photo to the pool: Un’istantanea autunnale della campagna toscana intorno al Castello di Nipozzano. Foto del 3 Novembre 2024. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/claudiogori/54127955888/in/pool-52609756@N00
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