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The eagle-eyed among you may have seen the letters IGT, DOC or DOCG on Italian wine labels, but what do they mean? Below is a short guide to understanding these terms found on Italian wine labels. Since the introduction of Italy’s first wine classification system in the early 1960s, it has undergone several key updates and refinements. The modern-day hierarchy …

After two weeks of judging in London, full results from Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2024 have been released, revealing a stellar performance from Greece – with a few surprises, too. Since its inception, DWWA has consolidated its reputation as the largest and most influential wine competition in the world. Wine-watchers eagerly await the results of the awards each year …

Dr Steve Ostoja at the 2024 US Sustainable Winegrowing Summit. Topics of discussion covered viticulture, packaging, sales and social responsibility. ‘Climate change is and will continue to modify wine production conditions and requires adaptation from growers,’ said Dr Steve Ostoja, the director of the California Climate Hub. The forecast for growers includes more heat waves, spring starting earlier, a shift …

When I think of Andalucía – a region I have explored over several decades while also working and living in London – I don’t think only of the Sierras and of El Zauzal, my own property in Aracena. I am equally attracted by its Atlantic-facing and Mediterranean coastal worlds, the small towns and beautiful cities dotted throughout the largest region …

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Lovely and graceful, offering precision, balance and length, this red glides across the palate. Delivers flavors of pureed raspberry and warm cherry, with aromatic accents of wild sage, sandalwood, violet and red licorice finely woven with supple tannins through the lasting, mineral-laced finish. Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca. Drink now through 2036. 808 cases made, 7 cases imported. Source : …

Sinewy yet rich and polished, with handsome black and red currant flavors accented by mocha espresso and dusky spice notes. Finishes with refined tannins. Drink now through 2030. 4,510 cases made. Source : 3098a434ceb34c1e4b9233929ba21bc5

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Ron Rubin Is So Close to The Finish Line! 391 Wineries Are Now TRAINED FOR SAVING LIVES With Their Free AED ~ FOR ANY US WINERY TRAINED FOR SAVING LIVES is a subtitle to Ron Rubin’s Marathon Chapter, solely directed by Ron. It began when Ron thought he was going to be running a marathon, […] The post Trained For …

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Few Napa wineries have the history of Beaulieu Vineyard. In 1900, Georges de Latour founded the winery when he purchased a four-acre vineyard in Rutherford. His wife Fernande commented “Quelle beau lieu” upon first seeing the land, meaning “what a beautiful place.” Over the next two decades, Latour acquired land holdings throughout Napa Valley, including the 1923 purchase of the …

For many wine aficionados, sharing a glass or two with someone they love is one of life’s great pleasures. That can be especially true with a spouse or partner. A new study, led by researchers at the University of Michigan and published in February in The Gerontologist, says that when both partners in a couple drink moderately, they tend to live …

A world blend from Michel Rolland: Pangea. Credit: Pangea Wine. When the very first vintage blend was finalised for Pangaea – a wine not of any singular terroir, region, or varietal expression but one that is a true global red blend – its founders paused and reflected on the magnitude of what they had created. Scroll down to see notes and …

I led the USA & Central America panel – including flights from Paso Robles. This was my first systematic exposure to the 16,600ha AVA sited almost exactly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. I still remember the quality of their Cab tannins: ample, tender, melting. Mental bookmark in place, I resolved to visit as soon as I could. That …

The launch of the AMW map. In addition to AMW’s recently launched map and tightening of the source area for AMW-certified fruit, it has updated its yield requirements with a minimum sugar ripeness level for members, whose grapes – other than those destined for low-alcohol products – must now exceed 18 Brix at harvest. It has also appointed its first …

A fresh, well-balanced red, fragrant with mountain herb and violet notes, this version integrates creamy-edged, sculpted tannins with an expressive core of ripe mulberry and black plum fruit, plus accents of cocoa powder, white pepper and paprika. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Sousão. Drink now through 2031. 10,980 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : 8967900c6e18b861060281adbb0285d5

Floral and creamy, this light-bodied white offers a soft, fragrant mix of yellow apple and pear fruit, blanched almond and tangerine peel. Drink now. 7,500 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. Source : 73c2a63a6edd46d10866089f5febf427