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Vineyards in British Columbia. ‘Shaped by two antithetical phases, 2022 was a unique interpretation of the region’s extremes’ ‘This was a very strange growing year,’ reflects Costa Gavaris of the boutique Rigour & Whimsy label. To most outsiders, British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley may be puzzling at the best of times. North of the 49th parallel, it is often mistakenly deemed …

The BIH Spotlight Awards has become a pivotal platform for showcasing the contributions of individuals and businesses across the UK, promoting diversity and inclusion within the hospitality, food, and drink sectors. As part of our ongoing commitment to championing diversity, Decanter is honoured to be involved in recognising the exceptional work of writers whose talent and creativity bring new perspectives …

“C’est à Eguisheim, village médiéval sur la Route des Vins d’Alsace, que le Domaine Freudenreich Joseph & Fils vous accueille tout au long de l’année pour vous faire découvrir ses vins issus d’une passion et d’un savoir-faire transmis de génération en génération.”   www.joseph-freudenreich.fr Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/geoffreyrobinet/54059924798/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Police raids in Milan and Turin on 14 October have dismantled a criminal network that was making and and selling fake versions of French grand cru wines, said the Europol law enforcement agency. Counterfeiters were selling the fake grands crus for up to €15,000-a-bottle (£12,500), it said, without naming any specific wines or producers that were targeted. Raids also took …

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Straw yellow in colour, with a small, fine, plentiful mousse. The opening aromas are of the ageing on lees, lightly smokey, with touches of biscuit or bread, which are followed by hints of honey, fruit and flower petals. The palate is excellent, fruity and full of flavour, with dried fruits from the lees ageing, but very elegant, giving the drinker …

Katherine Cole profile picture credit: She Saw Things 2024 has proved to be rough for wine, from plummeting Bordeaux prices to dire health warnings. In the US, per-capita consumption of wine is back at 2011 levels. But as we enter the year’s final stretch, I think of moulded plywood and feel hopeful. Economic and social constraints are forcing the wine …

With over two hundred years of history in the Burgundy and Beaujolais wine trade, Bouchard Ainé & Fils are unquestionable experts. Their Beaujolais presents flavours of plum and red berry. This light red is best served slightly chilled Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817122@N05/54050114757/in/pool-17918700@N00

Savory aromas of roasted herbs, molasses and olive suggest a rich and muscular red, yet the palate is svelte and refined in feel, with a juicy plum and cherry core. A fine bead of minerally acidity lifts everything onto the smooth finish, culminating with a spicy floral note. Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2036. 8,000 cases made, 5,000 …

knightbefore_99 has added a photo to the pool: A rich, full-bodied Californian red wine made from the state’s classic Zinfandel grape. Aromas of mocha, chocolate and smoke from generous oak aging. Some dark fruit and spice on the finish Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/9817122@N05/54051424570/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Not many opportunities exist for consumers to taste a whole bunch of Napa wines in a single sitting. Walk-around tastings are more common for the trade and for members of the media, but public tastings with 30+ wineries are still something of a rarity. Such tastings that also have excellent food are even less common. All of which is why …

Majestic is the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, with more than 200 stores. Its latest press tasting showcased an eclectic range of 109 sparkling, still, sweet and fortified wines, with the aim of highlighting diverse styles, price points and grape varieties in the run-up to the festive period. Scroll down to see our picks at Majestic The own-label wines are …

Château de Ferrand The next time you use a Bic pen to write a heartfelt letter, Bordeaux should come to mind. The family that invented the bestselling ink pen in the world also owns a beautiful estate in St-Émilion that you can visit – and stay in. In 1977, Baron Marcel Bich – an Italian-born, French industrialist who co-founded the …

Vineyards in McLaren Vale. Dr Smith completing his PhD in genetics and gained research experience in cell, molecular and plant developmental biology in the US. In 2012, he moved to Adelaide to lead the Rootstock Breeding Team at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), with a focus on developing climate resilient rootstocks with long term resistance to grape …