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[ad_1] Hadi Hormozi has added a photo to the pool: Visiting Vineyard, Robertson Wine Valley – Western Cape Province, South Africa [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/187493411@N03/54275829917/in/pool-17918700@N00

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[ad_1] Napa Valley has a new appellation. Thirteen years after Coombsville was created by the federal government as an American Viticultural Area (AVA), the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has approved Crystal Springs of Napa Valley. Wineries that wish to bottle their wine with the new AVA on the label got the thumbs-up on Nov. 15.  Crystal Springs …

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[ad_1] Thirty years ago, the descriptor ‘Cal-Ital’ could often trigger a shudder of revulsion for an informed buyer of American wine. Many were scarred by inexpensive, high-volume efforts by the state’s largest wine producers eager to discover the next big thing. The Cal-Ital movement died something of a merciful death in the early 2000s, leaving behind little trace save for …

[ad_1] Could a Côtes du Rhône ever score 100 points? There’s no reason why not. In fact, Domaine Gramenon scored 97 points in the recent 2023 Rhône vintage report. Score inflation? No; the wine deserved it on merit.  Scroll down to see 16 of Mat Walls’ top 2023 Côtes du Rhône under… [ad_2] Source : https://www.decanter.com/premium/walls-the-best-new-cotes-du-rhone-wines-under-20-549397/

[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. Nonalcoholic California wine has come a long way. But here’s the harsh realityThey …

[ad_1] RobW_ has added a photo to the pool: An interesting white wine from the island of Syros. [ad_2] Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/robwallace/54283599353/in/pool-912056@N21

[ad_1] An imperial of Château d’Yquem 1996 was the star of the show as members celebrated the festive season at 67 Pall Mall last month. Diners at the upmarket London wine club also enjoyed an 18-litre melchior of Blandy’s Madeira, while others polished off various magnums and double magnums. Similar scenes were playing out at Oswald’s, another exclusive wine club …

[ad_1] The Scenic Sapphire Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours eight-day, food- and wine-themed cruise down the Rhône river, from Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, 283km south as the river flows to the Roman city of Arles, takes passengers through – and to – some of the country’s most storied wine-producing regions. The 135-metre Scenic Sapphire can accommodate 147 passengers in its …

[ad_1] John Bouwer(credit drwinkler) South Africa’s St Helena Bay region seems an unlikely place to find a vineyard.  It’s very dry with fine, sandy soils that require a 4×4 to navigate.  Located very close to the Atlantic, the winds can be ferocious, and ravenous birds devour grapes as they ripen. However, the weather is marine-influenced, growing seasons are long, and …

[ad_1] Bottles of champagne ageing in the cellar of Champagne Henri Lemaire. What are lees in wine? Essentially, lees are a byproduct of fermentation, during which yeast converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide. As fermentation comes to an end, the yeast dies and sinks to the bottom. These dead yeast cells, along with other solid particles such as grape …

[ad_1] Cabernet rows at Montecillo Vineyard near the top of the Moon Mountain AVA. Montecillo Vineyard has perhaps been one of the best-kept secrets in Sonoma County. Its old-vine Cabernet goes to some very talented winemakers. Coming from gnarled vines planted in the 1960s, dry-farmed above the fog line in the Moon Mountain AVA, where the hot day’s sun creates …

[ad_1] The Natureo range, produced by Familia Torres, has stood out in the no-low category since it was first launched in 2008 As demand for low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks continues to rise, one of Spain’s leading producers is making a significant investment in the category. Familia Torres has announced it will invest €6m (£5,074,110) between 2024 and 2026 in a …