spelio has added a photo to the pool: #winebeersandwhisky #beerswineandwhisky #beerwinesandwhisky Wine white A few years after moving into Scullin and still using the old table and chairs I bought cheaply in Perth… Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/5318796306/in/pool-17918700@N00
Read More »Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/28/24
Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This past week included a wide range of wines, so let’s get started with a …
Read More »The history of en primeur – a stop-start story
From left: The Times wine critic Jane MacQuitty, Decanter’s late Consultant Editor Steven Spurrier and current Contributing Editor Stephen Brook tasting en primeur wines at Château Montrose in St-Estèphe, 2016. Many people associate the rise of Bordeaux en primeur with the legendary 1982 vintage. However, selling Bordeaux wine en primeur – while the new wines are still ageing in barrel, …
Read More »Chalone Chardonnay Chalone 2022 $30 (92 points)
Very pretty and refined, showing juicy citrus and stone fruit flavors that are fresh and concentrated, with seamless, elegant notes of Honeycrisp apple, lemon curd and peach pastry, backed by a long, expressive finish. Drink now. 5,200 cases made. Source : 3e68eab629ad24f620d7be61d55d8ac3
Read More »Green Gables Winery | R. D. Barry
Green Gables Winery | R. D. Barry | Flickr Uploaded on September 3, 2019 Taken on August 31, 2019
Read More »Smokey Ridge Vineyards | South Mountain, Ontario
Smokey Ridge Vineyards | South Mountain, Ontario | Flickr Uploaded on September 3, 2019 Taken on August 31, 2019
Read More »Baudains: Career-change winemakers
James Marshall-Lockyer at Tenuta Licinia. Countless foreign nationals, lured by the attractions of the Tuscan countryside, have bought wine properties in the region. For some it is an investment, for others a holiday home or a place to retire. If there is a functioning winery on the property, they will typically either maintain the current staff, or engage consultants to …
Read More »Grounded Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon California 2021 $18 (89 points)
Ripe and polished, with a friendly core of steeped plum and black cherry fruit given a nice sheen of judicious toast. A light savory hint keeps this honest. Drink now through 2026. 22,000 cases made. Source : de7e387cf955e77f7e45a497917c8751
Read More »Vinography Images: Old Soul
Old vines are appreciated for many things, but perhaps the first characteristic they convey is purely sculptural. After many decades of growth, these old souls with their twisted arms, whorled bark, and scraggly canes communicate their persistence in the face of environmental adversity. This particular vine catches the last rays of the sun on the plateau known as La Crau …
Read More »Beauregard Vineyards at Bonny Doon in the Santa Cruz Mountains: Current Releases
Ryan Beauregard, Winemaker Winemaker Ryan Beauregard grew up on the family’s ranch in the small community of Bonny Doon (named after The Banks O’Doon written by Scottish poet Robert Burns) in the western Santa Cruz Mountains. The Beauregard Ranch Vineyard was farmed by Ryan’s great grandfather beginning in 1945, but the family didn’t produce wine until Ryan started doing so …
Read More »Rasakan Kemewahan di Gold Party
Rasakan Kemewahan merupakan judul dari sebuah artikel kami kali ini. Kami ucapkan Selamat datang di steveheimoff.com, Mengungkap Dunia Perjudian Melalui Kata-kata, Strategi, dan Kisah Nyata. Pada kesempatan kali ini,kami masih bersemangat untuk membahas soal Rasakan Kemewahan di Gold Party Gold Party adalah permainan slot yang menawarkan pengalaman bermain yang penuh dengan kemewahan dan keseruan. Meskipun Demikian Dengan grafis yang memukau, …
Read More »French winemakers renew battle with mildew in 2024
Vineyards near to Bordeaux (archive image). From Bordeaux in the south-west to Jura in the east, French winemakers have faced a fresh fight against mildew in their vineyards this year, according to several media reports. Heavy rain has contributed to conditions allowing mildew to pose a threat. National weather body Météo France said 2024 has seen the country’s wettest spring …
Read More »Penfolds Rare Tawnies: A masterclass in ageing
Penfolds Rare Tawnies bottles During the first half of the 20th century, fortified wines dominated Australian wine production. They accounted for 86% of total global sales in 1950, versus just 2% of global sales today. Production may now be tiny but, drawing on precious heritage stock, the faithful few who still make fortifieds can produce wines of unrivalled intensity and …
Read More »Decanter Fine Wine Encounter makes grand debut in Singapore: Tickets are on sale now for Premium subscribers.
The world-renowned Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) makes its spectacular debut in Singapore! On Saturday, 26 October 2024, the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel will transform into a lavish haven for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs, marking an historic first for this illustrious event in the heart of Southeast Asia. This exclusive one-day event promises an extraordinary experience that will captivate the senses …
Read More »Wine to 5: Manuel Moraga, journalist & radio host
Manuel Moraga Ruiz is a Spanish radio personality and journalist. He hosts and directs the programme Degustar España, which airs every Saturday on Radio 5 Todo Noticias, a news channel operated by Radio Nacional de España. He’s also the host and director of Un País de Vino on Radio Exterior de España, an international channel also operated by Radio Nacional. …
Read More »Vineyard scenes | Vineyard scenes I’ve encountered while fin…
Vineyard scenes I’ve encountered while finishing the work there for this summer, hopefully. Grape picking should be the next, in about a month-and-a-half, if the weather serves us well. Taken with ancient Konica Minolta Dynax 7D digital camera and a slightly less old Sony DT 18?–?55mm F3?.?5?–?5?.?6 SAM kit lens. CCD sensors can really produce magical colours. Done …
Read More »Leienberg | neute@85 | Flickr
Leienberg | neute@85 | Flickr Uploaded on August 1, 2024 Taken on July 25, 2024
Read More »Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2023 $23 (94 points)
Lush and expressive, with plenty of concentration to the mix of mango, lemon curd and litsea oil flavors. Details of dried pineapple, candied ginger and crystalized orange zest add complexity and aromatics on the long finish. Drink now. 35,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported. Source : 00a6f417e6abdd38dbec2886a1c68d4b
Read More »Bersiaplah untuk Aksi Epik di Slot Das xBoot
Bersiaplah untuk Aksi Epik merupakan judul dari sebuah artikel kami kali ini. Kami ucapkan Selamat datang di steveheimoff.com, Mengungkap Dunia Perjudian Melalui Kata-kata, Strategi, dan Kisah Nyata. Pada kesempatan kali ini,kami masih bersemangat untuk membahas soal Bersiaplah untuk Aksi Epik di Slot Das xBoot Slot Das xBoot adalah permainan slot yang menawarkan pengalaman bermain yang penuh dengan aksi epik dan …
Read More »We Told You So (Wine Media’s Day of Reckoning Is Here, and Can We Fix It?)
The post We Told You So (Wine Media’s Day of Reckoning Is Here, and Can We Fix It?) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. “I know what it’s like to lose. To feel so desperately that you’re right, yet to fail nonetheless… Dread it. Run from it. Destiny arrives all the same. And now it’s here.” — Thanos, Avengers: Infinity …
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