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Wine delivery in New York: Five affordable options

[ad_1] Whether you are planning a party, restocking your cellar or looking for a hassle-free way to enjoy your favourite bottle, there’s no shortage of options for wine delivery in New York. This guide highlights five standout options to help you navigate the sea of services and spells out why each is unique. Marketview Liquor If you’re wondering where to …

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A night out in Melbourne

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Penfolds unveils Grange La Chapelle 

[ad_1] Grange La Chapelle South Australian winery Penfolds and Domaine de la Chapelle in France’s Rhône Valley have teamed up to release a groundbreaking blend of French Syrah and Australian Shiraz. Grange La Chapelle was created by Peter Gago, chief winemaker at Penfolds, and Caroline Frey, chief winemaker and vigneron of Domaine de la Chapelle. The wine, from the 2021 …

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California 2024 wine grape crush may be lowest in 20 years

[ad_1] California’s red and white wine grape crush from the 2024 harvest was 2.844 million tonnes, excluding raisin and table grapes, said a preliminary report from the US Department of Agriculture published 10 February.  That is down on 3.685 million tonnes in 2023, albeit yields vary between producers and areas. Winemakers in several parts of California have praised the expected …

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Spanish Icons: Muga, Prado Enea Gran Reserva

[ad_1] Muga, Prado Enea Gran Reserva, Rioja First vintage: 1969 Only produced in exceptional vintages, Prado Enea uses a selection of the best and later-harvested grapes from Muga’s plots on the northwestern edge of Rioja Alta, at around 500m-600m. Its ageworthiness and laidback classicism have made it – vintage variation notwithstanding – one of the safest and best-valued options among …

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Armenia Debut at Wine Paris 2025

[ad_1] As many of you may have gathered, I have wanderlust. My favorite subjects in school were Geography first, followed by History. Although, I did have one history teacher whose voice was so melodic, I slept through her classes. Perhaps it was because she personally knew my mother, so she let it happen. I’m thinking that […] The post Armenia Debut …

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Southern Right Pinotage Cape Coast 2022 $35 (91 points)

[ad_1] A vibrant red, with a core of ripe mulberry, raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors. Light, supple tannins and lively acidity provide fine definition for the medium-bodied frame, and notes of violet, thyme, anise and iron linger on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 3,075 cases made, 880 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 8f2621c2e05ef1af77a462fb2a2b72b2

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First taste: Sassicaia 2022

[ad_1] Following on from the exceptional 2021, Sassicaia 2022 has big shoes to fill. ‘The perception [of 2022] is of a really hot year giving masculine, powerful wines, but that’s not actually the case,’ said UK importer Armit’s MD, Brett Fleming. Bolgheri’s microclimate, close to the sea and cooled by the woodland, helps to mitigate temperature extremes, but despite this, …

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Spanish Icons: Marqués de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Blanco

[ad_1] Marqués de Murrieta, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Blanco, Rioja First vintage: 1917 It’s difficult to capture in words the experience of tasting Marqués de Murrieta’s Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Blanco. Not only does it offer a singular, complex combination of aromas and flavours, but it also brings the essence of wine to the forefront: a product of …

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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 2/9/25

[ad_1] 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. In Memoriam: Martine Saunier, Founder of Martine’s WinesRIP. One of a kind. Lightest …

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What is sur lie ageing, and what does it do to wine?

[ad_1] Bottles sparkling wine resting sur pointe, with the lees concentrated in the neck of the bottle Ageing ‘sur lie’ (the french for ‘on the lees’) is an important tool at the disposal of winemakers. It’s integral to the character of multiple wines, and even to the core identity of certain appellations and styles. But what are lees and what’s …

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Dry Creek Fumé Blanc Sonoma County 2023 $21 (90 points)

[ad_1] Fragrant, expressive and distinctive, with plenty to admire among the lemongrass, lemon verbena and lemon-lime flavors at the core. Shows accents of green tea and lemon balm, plus a hint of orange sherbet, all on a sleek frame. Drink now. 40,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 2bdb9d66b3a064093d09311247fb904a

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Verzenay

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Wasenhaus

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