Old Poster advertising 1929 Inferno Cru Valtellina red wine, At Nino Negri winery, Sondrio, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy. The grape variety is Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca. These days, inferno is a recognised subzone and would be classified as DOCG. Those designations did not exist back then. Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/winealchemy1/1781457944/in/pool-17918700@N00
Read More »The producers bringing change to Bordeaux
In his article on the problems with Bordeaux (and how to fix them), from the October issue of Decanter, Andrew Jefford included five examples of families and individuals who are working to address some of the region’s image issues. These include winemaking families taking a fresh look at everything from their viticultural practices, to their winemaking and their packaging, to …
Read More »DO Setúbal: The ideal dessert wine for festive occasions, and beyond!
The Arrábida hills, whose moderate, maritime climate yields elegant, structured Moscatel. DO Setúbal, the famous fortified wine from just south of Lisbon, is said to have been the toast of Royal courts since the 14th century. In 2024, the top-scoring performance of DO Setúbal at the Decanter World Wine Awards and Muscats du Monde competition demonstrates its continuing world-class quality …
Read More »Tips dan Trik Bermain Baccarat Deluxe
Tips dan Trik Bermain Baccarat Deluxe merupakan judul dari sebuah artikel kami kali ini. Kami ucapkan Selamat datang di steveheimoff.com, Mengungkap Dunia Perjudian Melalui Kata-kata, Strategi, dan Kisah Nyata. Pada kesempatan kali ini,kami masih bersemangat untuk membahas soal Tips dan Trik Bermain Baccarat Deluxe. Perkenalan Tips dan Trik Bermain Baccarat Deluxe Baccarat Deluxe adalah salah satu varian permainan Baccarat yang …
Read More »Romy Gill MBE honoured as Writer of the Year at the 2024 BIH Spotlight Awards
Decanter’s Annona Dodoo presented the award at a dazzling ceremony on 21 October at M Threadneedle Street, London. Founded in 2022, the Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) Spotlight Awards recognises the accomplishments of black, Asian and ethnic minorities in the food, drink and hospitality industries. Addressing the enormous crowd as the event kicked off, BIH founder Lorraine Copes highlighted how involvement …
Read More »Gérard Fiou Sancerre Terroir Silex 2023 $33 (90 points)
There’s good firmness and depth to this savory Sancerre, with meadow blossom, chive and fennel frond notes set against a salty mineral wall. Leesy and textured, with a harmonious and chiseled finish, which shows a tug of chalky tannins. Drink now through 2028. 4,583 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. Source : 7c013e601a3e9546d52026410c30957a
Read More »Editors’ picks – October 2024
Mas de la Dame: Elegance in Provence Elie Lloyd Ellis Nestled in Provence’s Alpilles (‘little Alps’), Mas de la Dame is run by fourth-generation sister team Caroline Missoffe and Anne Poniatowski. Standing among the vines and olive trees beneath the hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence (the name of the AP many of the estate’s wines are classified as), it’s not …
Read More »Wine display at Pogo’s Kitchen
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Read More »Alpaca Reserva Carménère, 2023
Paul Lowry has added a photo to the pool: Los vinos Alpaca fueron creados para transmitir la autenticidad de los vinos de Chile, a través de vinos frutosos, sabrosos y para consumo diario Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_lowry/54083707059/in/pool-14289677@N00
Read More »Berry Bros & Rudd secures esteemed Burgundy collection for its first online auction
The online auction will feature wines from the private collection of Ian Mill KC. The UK’s oldest wine merchant, which was established in 1698, recently announced that it was expanding into the online wine auction market. Berry Bros & Rudd has now announced that its inaugural auction will begin on 28 October, featuring the private collection of Ian Mill KC. …
Read More »Crown caps and pop: The rising tide of British pét-nats
Pét-nat has gone mainstream. Even M&S, surely a barometer of the tastes of Britain’s middle classes, stocks one. And it’s from England; which really should be no surprise seeing as this country’s speciality is sparkling wine. Scroll down for six British pét-nats to… Source : https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/premium/crown-caps-and-pop-the-rising-tide-of-british-pet-nats-540413/
Read More »Napa’s new Crystal Springs AVA approved
Burgess Estate’s Sorenson Vineyard. Crystal Springs of Napa Valley has officially been named an American Viticulture Area (AVA), a designation denoting region-specific appellation labelling that can appear on American wines. Steven Burgess, the former owner of Burgess Cellars, who has historically had contentious relationships with residents and his former winery’s new ownership, spearheaded efforts to create the Crystal Springs appellation. …
Read More »China – Around the wine regions
Ningxia wine region-vineyard and Helan Mountain in northwestern China China’s vast landscape and scattered plantings pose challenges to defining its wine regions. Our simple guide starts with the three generic wine districts, then details the provincial wine regions of each, and finally identifies the terroir-driven sub-regions. Map credit: JP MAP GRAPHICS LTD North China (West) Wine District XINJIANG This inland …
Read More »Andrew Jefford: ‘Are there lessons for Bordeaux in Tuscany’s free thinking?’
Vineyards in Tuscany. The analogy isn’t exact (they rarely are), but Tuscany’s offer, too, was once… well, more monotonous than monolithic. I remember the straw-bottomed fiaschi (flasks) of Chianti from my early drinking days in the 1970s, and the light, dreary wine they tended to contain: uninspired, often careless blends of Sangiovese with other local varieties, red and white. There …
Read More »Italian cheese and wine: Five perfect pairings
‘A delightful way to end a meal is with a piece of aged Pecorino and a glass of vin santo’ While France is said to lead the world in cheesemaking, for sheer variety Italy is in a league of its own. From the Alps in the north to the central plains and the southern coasts, cheese production is ubiquitous. It’s …
Read More »Massolino Barbaresco 2021 $54 (94 points)
Aromas and flavors of cherry, strawberry, rose, wet hay and white pepper combine with a firm structure and vibrant acidity in this expressive, complex red, which is harmonious and long on the fruit- and savory-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2043. 2,100 cases made, 600 cases imported. Source : 824cae38336c06dd8c9808533d76af65
Read More »Anderson Valley Pinots Soar
I’m not entirely clear whether I’m doing readers a service, or risking great confusion by writing about Mendocino’s Anderson Valley Pinot Noir the month after I wrote about Sonoma’s Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. ‘I tell people I’m from Anderson Valley, and they often say, “Oh yes!” – and then they start raving about Healdsburg and Cabernet Sauvignon’, says Courtney DeGraff, executive …
Read More »Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 10/20/24
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. Women in wine – Alice PaillardChampagne lady. 5 Producers We Love In The Sta. …
Read More »Bodegas Izadi: A history of innovation, authenticity and commitment to Rioja’s whites
Bodegas Izadi sits in Rioja Alavesa on the border of the Basque country. Bodegas Izadi represents a new generation of Rioja wineries: innovative, insatiably curious and diverse. Founded by the entrepreneur Gonzalo Antón in 1987, this boutique estate is committed to the highest standards of winemaking and site expression, producing exceptional wines from old bush vines and an impressive array …
Read More »Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for October 21, 2024
The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for October 21, 2024 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) …
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