Tinazzi in Puglia – The fulfilment of a southern dream

Tinazzi’s wine story began in 1968, when Eugenio Tinazzi and his son, Gian Andrea, joined forces to create the company that is known as one of the finest producers in the Veneto. Though their roots are in northern Italy, the Tinazzi name has become equally reputed for quality Puglian wines. A Puglian adventure It was on a visit to Salento, …

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Tenuta di Arceno – the journey that never ends

Tenuta di Arceno’s iconic La Curva vineyard Tenuta di Arceno is the Italian wine enthusiast’s dream. Secluded and stunningly picturesque, the estate is located in the southernmost edge of the Chianti Classico region, in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Vines were first planted in this enclave of central-western Italy by the Etruscans in the 8th century BC, and wine has …

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The New Era of Uruguayan Wines

Bodega Garzón winery in Uruguay Uruguay has become a hotbed of innovation, with winemakers exploring deeper into new wine regions and taking chances on an ever-greater diversity of grape varieties that goes far beyond the country’s flagship Tannat. While Albariño has been Uruguay’s rising star of recent years, winemakers are now delving into other salivating white wines to suit the …

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St Helena 2020: The top Cabernets from this Napa AVA

Spottswoode Vineyard QUICK LINK 2020 Napa Cabernet: full vintage report and top-scoring wines North of Rutherford, the St. Helena AVA encompasses nearly 5,000ha, with over half planted to vine. Because the Macayamas and Vaca Mountains nearly converge just north of the town of St. Helena, the valley forms a narrow point much like an ‘hourglass’ that locks in heat during …

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No shade for the sheep now! | Vineyards and the drought has …

Vineyards and the drought has broken….   I’m listening to Big Ideas with Paul Barclay on RN clearing the Brigalow and murdering the compliance Officer…   abclisten.page.link/HGXxanDjZVeEaLcY6     Clearing the land for wheat or nothing.. Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/49551814213/in/pool-52609756@N00

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The old Hardy’s vineyards in West Belconnen

spelio has added a photo to the pool: They had been sold a few years ago and falling into ruin, unpruned and unloved.. Not much help here, so I will phone them…. www.truelocal.com.au/business/hardy-wine-company/holt No Answer! DSC06937_39 ICE stitchS Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/31876309268/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Looking South and west of Mt Stromlo

spelio has added a photo to the pool: At Ginninderry West Belconnen Canberra ACT across the road.. See an interactive SALE map here… ginninderry.com/sales/interactive-sales-map/ Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/30607513677/in/pool-52609756@N00

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International Wine Expo 2023 masterclass – Italian standouts from Decanter World Wine Awards

Chicago, Illinois, where IWE will take place in collaboration with Vinitaly. This October International Wine Expo (IWE) returns to Chicago from 22-23 October, and for the first time in collaboration with Vinitaly, making its debut in the US. Providing a dynamic platform for wine buyers, distributors and importers in America to connect with Italian wine producers, the expo will include …

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New series fronted by Jermaine Stone pairs wine and food with hip-hop

Street Somm with Jermaine Stone. A Black, self-taught wine expert, Stone explores six culinary hubs across the United States – from New York to San Francisco – with numerous stops in between. Each episode highlights signature dishes, unexpected wine pairings, and the story behind both along the way. The episodes also showcase a food expert from the featured city, who …

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