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Chef José Andrés Debuts Bazaar Mar on the Las Vegas Strip

Who’s behind it: Last month, chef and humanitarian José Andrés opened his fifth Las Vegas restaurant, Bazaar Mar, in the Shops at Crystals, a luxury shopping destination on the Las Vegas Strip. A counterpart to the chef’s Bazaar Meat, which offers a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence–winning wine program just down the road at the SAHARA resort, Bazaar …

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Once Again, Less Is More (Catching Up With Tenuta Carretta)

The post Once Again, Less Is More (Catching Up With Tenuta Carretta) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. It’s never a bad day when you get to taste through samples with the remote/virtual help of Tenuta Carretta, whose 550+ years of history have seen them craft some of finest wines that you can get your grubby hands on from northwestern …

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Baudains: A rosy future for Ciliegiolo

Ciliegiolo is the diminutive form of ‘ciliegia’ (cherry), and never was a name more apt than for this native grape of central Italy, because fresh red cherry is exactly the way the wine tastes. There might be a hint of other red fruits and there is often a gentle spicy note, sometimes even some rose petal – but cherry is …

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Pairing wine with fish: What to choose

Baked salmon fillet with asparagus and tomato Fish is a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in different ways – and even enjoyed raw. This means there is an array of grapes and wine styles that will potentially pair with it. So where do you start?  First consider the type of fish you’ll be eating. Both texture and flavour are key …

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Distilled – A new book by global rum ambassador Ian Burrell

Read about rum If you’re keen to expand your rum knowledge, a new book by global rum ambassador Ian Burrell has you covered. Published this month, Rum: A Tasting Course explores the history and culture of rum, covering everything from how and where it’s made to different styles and understanding flavours and aromas. There’s practical advice on how to taste, …

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Cellar tour

sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Korbel Champagne Cellars, Guerneville, California www.korbel.com Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53967793164/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Quimera: Achaval Ferrer’s unending quest for perfection

In the dynamic world of Argentinian wine, Achaval Ferrer’s Quimera has become the exemplar of a masterful blend, using meticulous, skillful oenology to create an outstanding wine. Under the direction of visionary winemaker Gustavo Rearte, the crafting of Quimera is a constant journey toward perfection. The art of the blend  When it first released Quimera, Achaval Ferrer was already earning …

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Bastard Hill Vineyard: A new beginning with Giant Steps

Bastard Hill Vineyard, Yarra Valley, Australia There’s a new jewel in Giant Steps’ collection of celebrated vineyard sites. Bastard Hill has given the specialist Yarra Valley Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producer special cause for celebration – especially due to its gifts from a superb 2023 vintage. The famed Bastard Hill Vineyard sits in the steepest, remote upper reaches of the …

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Leyda Origin: Encapsulating the essence of Chile’s coastal terroir

Maitén vineyard, close to the Pacific coast Ever since it planted its first vines in the Leyda Valley, Viña Leyda has been considered an expert in cool-climate winemaking – a reputation it confirms with its new release, Leyda Origin. ‘Leyda Origin 2020 reflects what we have learned about the climate and soils of Leyda as well as our extensive understanding …

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Huentala Wines: A key name for winemaking in Mendoza

Hotelier Julio Camsen has years of experience showcasing the best food – and particularly wines – that Mendoza has to offer, at Huentala Hotel. It should be no surprise, then, that Camsen, himself from a winemaking family, had long dreamt of making his own wines. After a lengthy search for the ideal location, in 2002 Camsen bought 230ha of vineyards …

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Decanter magazine latest issue: September 2024

Inside the September 2024 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES South America’s great Cabernets The continent’s wine heritage owes much to this popular red grape, as Amanda Barnes reports Massal vineyards in Argentina Dr Laura Catena on a unique genetic resource with global significance Carmenère in Chile The surprise discovery that sparked a vinous love affair. By Amanda Barnes Interview: Leo …

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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 9/1/24

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. Wine Economics 101: the Three Vs of WineViticulture, Vinification, and Vending. A South African …

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Retired wine barrels

sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Korbel Champagne Cellars, Guerneville, California www.korbel.com Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53967706888/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Korbel Cold Duck

sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Korbel Champagne Cellars, Guerneville, California www.korbel.com Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53967909950/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Historic winery at Korbel

sarahstierch has added a photo to the pool: Korbel Champagne Cellars, Guerneville, California www.korbel.com Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahvain/53967910070/in/pool-17918700@N00

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