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September 2, 2024 Photos

tongeron91 has added a photo to the pool: Pentax MX /Ilford Delta 100 /DXO Photolab 6 Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/tongeron91/53953751334/in/pool-17918700@N00

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The many styles of Asti

September 2, 2024 News

People enjoying Asti wines in wineyards in Asti DOCG, northern Italy Nestled in the Langhe region of Piedmont in northern Italy, Asti straddles three picturesque provinces, which were granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014: Alessandria, Asti and Cuneo. The area has a long winemaking heritage, with over 10,000 hectares of vineyards, and the wines of Asti have been recognised …

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Sovereign Estate Winery – 2021 Ave Rosé (Explore) | Ave Rosé…

September 2, 2024 Photos

Ave Rosé has become a fan favorite at the estate, particularly during the summer months. This beautifully balanced rosé is made from mostly New York Seyval Blanc and a splash of Marquette to bring the color. Wonderful expressions of strawberry, raspberry, and citrus with a hint of sweetness on the finish make this a perfect wine for lighter fare. Try …

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Criolla Chica granted quality status in Argentina

September 2, 2024 News

Criolla Chica bunches The European import Listán Prieto, known in Argentina as Criolla Chica,  joined the cast of quality red grapes approved by the country’s Instituto Nacional de Vitivinicultura (INV) in legislation published on 16 August. It joins better-known counterparts, such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Bonarda, in the list of varieties approved for the production and labelling …

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Provence by train and bike

September 2, 2024 News

Cycling across the idyllic Plateau de Valensole in Provence, where lavender fields perfume the air. In summer, Provence offers brilliant blue skies and Mediterranean beaches. The winters can be a bit wetter, but they are still relatively warm, especially by the sea, where pines and oaks give way to palm trees, vibrant purple bougainvillaea and citrus orchards. Provence’s southernmost tip, …

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2020 Chateau Canteloup Lestage Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux

September 2, 2024 Reviews

This is a little $6 sleeper hanging out in the cheap seats (the aisles of wine, not the wooden boxes). We’ve written before about the hidden wines you can find slated in between stacks of Meiomi Pinot and Kirkland Malbec. While this bottle did pull down a 90 point score from Wine Enthusiast, it’s not … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2020-chateau-canteloup-lestage-blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux/

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2023 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

September 2, 2024 Reviews

Here’s a Costco staple Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s famed Marlborough region that we had yet to post about. Almost hard to believe. A couple years ago we posted about Oyster Bay’s Pinot Noir which is also delicious, and frequently mentioned to be among the best wine buys at Costco. We don’t disagree. It’s a … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2023-oyster-bay-sauvignon-blanc/

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Sunset in our vineyard | Smile on Saturday and “bokeh in flo…

September 2, 2024 Photos

Smile on Saturday and “bokeh in flora” This weekend we will have a grape harvest. The grapes are fantastic, never sweeter, but the great drought and abnormally high temperatures (35-43C) attracted many birds and insects that damaged the grapes a lot. This will be the first time we harvest grapes in August (one month earlier than previous years) and with …

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Essômes-sur-Marne

September 2, 2024 Photos

hbensliman has added a photo to the pool: Hauts-de-France landscapes Website / Print / Buy Mers-Les-Bains Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/78950271@N03/53952123498/in/pool-52609756@N00

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