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Chapel Down based in Tenterden in Kent, is an English vineyard and winemaker.[1] It is the largest producer of English wine, with over 950 acres under vine,[2] which will reach a capacity of 2.4 million bottles per annum.   Wines Chapel Down predominantly produces sparkling wines using the traditional method, although it also makes still wines.   History In 2011, …

Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau, Germany is the world’s oldest continually-operating winemaking monastery. In 1098, a group of monks established a monastery in Cîteaux, France. With vows of poverty and hard work, they built an abbey, drained the swamp, and planted what is now one of the most famous vineyards in the world – Clos de Vougeot. This new order …

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‘2004’s quiet, serene beauty has never been more evident and deliciously poised, 20 years on,’ says Tom Hewson. ‘2004 is stunning,’ says Ruinart’s cellar master Frédéric Panaïotis. ‘It’s a lesson in being humble about our statements, nuanced in the way we talk about vintages.’ The ‘sleeper vintage’ is a recurring trope in wine discussions: a vintage that pulls the ultimate …

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Leaning Ladder has added a photo to the pool: Sandeman Port Wine Cellar, along the Douro river in Vila Nova de Gaia, across from Porto’s historic area. Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal IMG_6898-99-P Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/leaningladder/53878698976/in/pool-17918700@N00

Leaning Ladder has added a photo to the pool: Sandeman port wine cellar Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal 20240621_122103-2 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/leaningladder/53879112680/in/pool-17918700@N00

Overlooking the Mediterranean, and Monte Carlo’s famous yacht-filled Port Hercule marina, the sumptuous Belle Epoque styling and calming ambience of the exceptional and unarguably 5-star Ho?tel Hermitage in the centre of Monte Carlo make it hard to beat for a maximum-comfort treat stay. Among other options, its in-house Michelin one-star Pavyllon Monte-Carlo restaurant, recently opened by celebrated chef Yannick Alle?no, …

Bottles of wine for sale at a Costco Wholesale store. In the US wine industry, premium wine from boutique producers reigns supreme. Whether implicitly or explicitly stated, these wines garner respect and esteem from wine enthusiasts. Correspondingly, their high point scores and critic reviews positively impact bottom-line sales. In contrast, the vast majority of American consumers purchase their wines (and …

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An aromatic, savory streak of tarry smoke and leather offers a subtle underpinning for the rich mesh of Amarena cherry, cured tobacco, licorice and warm spices on display in this harmonious red, with supple, well-knit tannins. Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone. Drink now through 2030. 30,000 cases made, 7,000 cases imported. Source : 07ee6bba8c8ce733cdfc05ae2b95852d

Spherical Bull has added a photo to the pool: 90 pounds of them! Good for five gallons of wine. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sphericalbull/50414839126/in/pool-17918700@N00

They did great, but not perfect. Bronze color of these is good, and is the sign that these berries synthesized the characteristic flavoring compounds of this grape. Got to 20 Brix, but the grapes lost leaves due to, I think, powdery mildew. That limits sugar production in the berry. I skipped a mid-late July spraying that I shouldn’t have skipped. …

It’s always fun to run into one of these Langhe Nebbiolos. It’s not an everyday occurance at Costco, maybe a handful a year. The last one we tasted and reviewed was very nice. As we mentioned in that review, outside of the amazing Kirkland Barolo, finding good Barolo under $30 is hard to come by. … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-giribaldi-langhe-nebbiolo/

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Here’s a new Chianti Classico hitting Costco shelves that caught our eye. Regular readers know we adore these wines and find them to be tremendous values right now in the wine world. And this one is right on the mark. Costco’s price is $22.99 and that seems to be about the same as we found … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-brancaia-chianti-classico/

@WineAlchemy1 has added a photo to the pool: Sundial at the Ca’orologio winery in the DOC Colli Eugenei, Baone, Padova, Veneto, Italy. Inscription (roughly) means: I’m still telling my story of the time of the most beautiful harvest. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/winealchemy1/8979542644/in/pool-17918700@N00