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The changing face of Salta: A fresh approach

[ad_1] Not so long ago, Salta’s wines were usually thought of as just as challenging as the landscape itself: intense wines, the reds often marked by a heavy-handed use of wood. Today, however, this image no longer corresponds to the reality. Many elements have come together to create this transformation, from the introduction of new varieties and the exploration of …

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Guillaume Gonnet Côtes du Rhône Le Rêveur 2023 $15 (90 points)

[ad_1] This is an exuberant, full-bodied Côtes du Rhône, with warm black plum and melted black licorice spiked with juniper and black pepper. Offers juicy deliciousness, with no rough edges, on an open-knit frame. There’s a burst of freshness and herbs on the bright finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now. 8,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : b1c1c56119fd5579e228a601dc0767e4

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Wine myths debunked: Four cases unpicked

[ad_1] Katerina Mylona is a chemical engineer and oenologist who has worked with wineries in New Zealand, Napa Valley, Argentina and Cyprus. As the founder of HECATE Wine Experts, she works with wine producers to reduce their environmental impact. Decanting is only for red wines While red wines often benefit from a bit of air to soften their tannins, whites, …

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The making of a megastar: Masseto

[ad_1] Masseto’s blue clay soils Masseto has spent nearly four decades in the top echelon of the wine world, carving out a space for itself in millionaires’ cellars alongside first-growth Bordeaux and garagiste Pomerol, grand cru Burgundy, top-end Napa Valley Cabernet, and the other great Super Tuscans. Its success is no mean feat if you consider that, at the time …

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2021 Vina Ventisquero Heru Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley

[ad_1] A little something different here in this Chilean Pinot Noir. We are always trying to taste and review new wines, and this one was right up our alley. Costco’s price is $24.99 which is very good considering retail looks to be $35+. And the wine pulled down a whopping 94 point rating from Wine Spectator […] [ad_2] Source : …

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DO Toro: Tasting a land and its history

[ad_1] Looking out from the town of Toro over the Meseta Central Toro’s early risers know that there are few better sights than the sunrise over the great Meseta Central (the Central Plateau), which dominates the region of Castilla y León. As you look out from the Alcázar de Toro (the town’s fortress), the river Duero approaches the city from …

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

[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. Who has a drinking problem (?)The WHO employees, apparently. Unified Keynote Luncheon with …

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Rhône inspiration: South Australia’s take on bold reds

[ad_1] Grant Burge winery vineyards. South Australia has become a powerhouse for Rhône-style reds, with its old-vine Grenache, bold Shiraz and GSM blends capturing global acclaim. The region’s sun-drenched vineyards and diverse terroirs, from Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale to Clare Valley, offer ideal conditions for these varieties, resulting in wines that offer both depth and elegance. While classic Rhône …

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Editors’ picks – February 2025

[ad_1] The Swiss encounter Sylvia Wu Surrounded by classical wine countries (France, Italy and Germany), Switzerland exports only a small fraction of its wines – despite their high quality. Therefore, opportunities to taste a range of Swiss wines in London, such as the 67 Pall Mall tasting at the end of last year, are unmissable. The indigenous variety Petit Arvine …

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Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis Sur Loire Le Grand Poirier 2022 $50 (94 points)

[ad_1] A gorgeous version of an off-dry style, offering supreme balance and energy. Kumquat, tangerine and persimmon notes reveal expressive floral perfume and build in concentration but not heaviness. The sweetness is offset by bitter white tea tannins and racy acidity. Smoke and flint hints linger on the drawn-out finish. Drink now through 2042. 2,100 cases made, 500 cases imported. …

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KATRINA in BERLIN

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Decanter magazine February 2025: See what’s inside

[ad_1] At the time my parents weren’t really into wine, and as we explored Barcelona and travelled along the coast, stopping off at the scenic towns of Figueres, Cadaqués and Tossa del Mar, I was reanimated by the delight of introducing them to the wines not only of Penedès but of all Spain, often enjoyed with servings of piping hot, …

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19 Crimes | The face on the label: John Boyle O’Reilly “Only…

[ad_1] The face on the label: John Boyle O’Reilly   “Only those who have stood within the bars and heard the din of devils and the appalling sounds of despair can imagine the horrors of the hold of a convict ship.” John Boyle O’Reilly.   Some men overcome adversity. Others make an art of it. In 1867 John Boyle O’Reilly …

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Liechtenstein: Weinberg Herawingert unterhalb von Schloss Vaduz

[ad_1] Helgoland01 has added a photo to the pool: Die 4 ha zusammenhängende Rebfläche des Weinbergs Herawingert sind das Kernstück des Weinbaus im Fürstentum Liechtenstein und zählt zu den besten Lagen im Rheintal. Angebaut werden hier Reben der Sorte Pinot Noir. [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/145361631@N02/54306749903/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Santa Rita

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Lunchtime wine

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