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B4R80-9 Rick Mum & Dad Xmas, 1974?

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

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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 …

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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, …

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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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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

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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 …

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