Seven wine styles to drink with pork: White wine Riesling Viognier Chenin Blanc Red wine Sangiovese (Chianti Classico) Mencia Grenache / Garnacha (red or rosé) Gamay (Beaujolais) Decanter Premium is the ideal last-minute gift for wine lovers! Red or white wine with pork? There are many juicy red wines and richer white wines with a backbone of refreshing acidity that …
Read More »Jermann Pinot Grigio Friuli 2023 $35 (91 points)
This bright white is light- to medium-bodied, with a creamy density to the well-meshed flavors of apricot and mango fruit, blood orange peel, salted almond, anise and white blossoms. Lip-smacking and vivacious through the mineral-laced finish. Drink now through 2030. 25,000 cases made, 21,916 cases imported. Source : 94e55e875bf2b8daae13cc41e28c2e5c
Read More »Best spirits gifts to buy for Christmas 2024
Choosing an original gift for your nearest and dearest isn’t always easy. Too often we resort to the same old favourites. But whether your dad loves his whisky or grandma enjoys putting her feet up with a G&T, a bottle of spirits is always a welcome sight under the Christmas tree. From special seasonal editions to curated collaborations, this year …
Read More »International Maratheftiko Day: Awarded wines to try
When exploring the small island of Cyprus, one will encounter several lesser-known indigenous grape varieties, including the red grape Maratheftiko. Known by many names including Vamvakada, Pampakia, Mavrospourtiko and Aloupostafylo, Maratheftiko is an ancient local variety that was rediscovered about 30 years ago. Though it is cultivated in small quantities, this grape is capturing the attention of wine lovers and …
Read More »Wine to 5: Dr Mark Krstic, wine research institute manager
Mark Krstic is the managing director of the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI). With more than 27 years’ experience in grape and wine research across the sector, he chairs the Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, is on the board of the National Wine Foundation, and is an adjunct professor at Macquarie University in Sydney. How did you get here? After …
Read More »Pinhão – Alijó
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Read More »Adorigo – Tabuaço
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Read More »DWWA 2024 top-scoring wines presented at ProWine Shanghai
ProWine Shanghai, a leading event for the wine and spirits industry in mainland China, took place from 12 to 14 November at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). Attracting 20,860 trade visitors, including importers, distributors, and HoReCa professionals, the event served as a dynamic platform for showcasing excellence in the global wine industry. Decanter took part with a display …
Read More »Lionel Messi launches limited-edition wine range
Lionel Messi receiving his 8th Ballon d’Or award in 2023. The new range includes a Syrah and a Primitivo, which were created in partnership with Switzerland-based MM Winemaker. These limited-edition wines are on sale for €60 (£50) per bottle at the MM Winemaker site. Messi is often referred to as the GOAT (greatest of all time) after breaking all manner …
Read More »Lirac & Tavel 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
Lirac In challenging years, it’s often the west bank of the southern Rhône that bears the brunt. But somehow, between the dry start, disease pressure and heatwave, Lirac managed to turn out a collection of very impressive wines in 2023. Not a subscriber? Sign up today to read the Rhône Report and all Premium articles. Use the code RHONE2023 at …
Read More »Aperture Chenin Blanc Clarksburg 2023 $35 (91 points)
Shows plenty of verve and intensity, offering yuzu, mango and lemon curd notes at the core, plus accents of hops, vetiver and lemongrass. Vibrant acidity and plenty of momentum on the finish make this a showy wine, with a hint of crunchy sea salt that lingers. Drink now. 6,000 cases made. Source : d025dff404c362e78afbf0547234edbe
Read More »Champagne and food: Pairings that pop
Clockwise from the top: Comté, Chaource, Pecorino and Explorateur – all friends of Champagne. Imagine you’ve been given a good bottle of Champagne: what do you pair with it? Maybe I’m doing you an injustice but my guess is that, whatever the style, you’re going to be pouring it as a prelude to a meal rather than as an accompaniment. …
Read More »Zalto Denk’Art: Fine Tuned Crystal Glasses
The Austrian Zalto family has been making mouth-blown glass for six generations. The Denk’Art glasses are named after Father Hans Denk who has spent decades studying and tasting wines and advised Zalto in the design of wine glass bowls to bring out the best qualities of each wine type. Each glass is very light with delicate rims and stems so …
Read More »Timeless Tuscan in Wine Country
(ad) Nestled on a knoll just east of Silverado Trail and only one mile from charming St. Helena, this modern Tuscan estate offers a unique blend of relaxed luxury, privacy and views. Source : https://www.sfgate.com/sponsored-content/article/timeless-tuscan-wine-country-19932333.php
Read More »Peaks and… More Peaks (Highlights from VinoVIP Cortina 2024, Part 2)
The post Peaks and… More Peaks (Highlights from VinoVIP Cortina 2024, Part 2) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Welcome to Part 2 of the highlights from my media jaunt to VinoVIP 2024, held in Italy’s rather dramatic (landscape-wise, anyway) locale of Cortina. For more background on the event, head over to Part 1. The main draw of VinoVIP is …
Read More »Celebrating Jumilla DO at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Encounter 2024
Winemakers at DO Jumilla’s stand at Decanter’s London Fine Wine Experience Situated in southeast Spain, in the area of Levante, the Jumilla designation straddles Castilla-La Mancha and Murcia, and is the celebrated heartland of the Monastrell (Mourvèdre) variety – which is well-adapted to the region’s arid climate and low rainfall. Historically, wine production in the Jumilla DO has been dominated …
Read More »Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
The Chappelle de Saint Cosme in Gigondas.Beaumes de Venise The reds in Beaumes de Venise showed particularly well in 2023, ripe and concentrated but with more moderate alcohols than elsewhere, making for a fresh and drinkable vintage here. The Muscats were less successful. Not a subscriber? Sign up today to read the Rhône Report and all Premium articles. Use the …
Read More »Columbia Valley 2021 vintage report: Top wines under $50
The view from Walla Walla’s Les Collines Vineyard. For winemakers in the US, in a region like the Columbia Valley, or throughout the West Coast, crafting wines that provide a good value at an approachable price can seem challenging. From the consumer side, quality wines and those that receive high scores seem to come with a price tag that gets …
Read More »Best wine with lamb: Great styles to try
Five classic red wine styles that can pair well with lamb Pinot Noir Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah / Shiraz Sangiovese What kind of wine goes well with lamb? Many reds from the classic grape varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, are wonderful if you’re looking to pair wine with lamb. We’ve focused mainly on reds below, …
Read More »Wine with lamb at Christmas
While mostly associated with Easter celebrations, Lamb is also a great option for your Christmas meal as an alternative to Turkey, Ham or Beef. It’s texture and affinity to strong seasonings suggest this is a perfect meat to be enjoyed in the bleakness of winter rather than at the arrival of Spring. And Lamb at Christmas is no less, if …
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