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Exclusive: Winemaker James MacPhail Buys Back MacPhail Family Wines

If there’s such a thing as a feel-good winery acquisition, 2024 seems to be the year for them. Earlier this year Wine Spectator reported that Patz & Hall co-founder James Hall bought back the winery years after it was sold to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Now James MacPhail is purchasing back his namesake brand from Hess Persson 13 years after …

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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/26/24

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. What Does It Mean to “Be VDP”?Times are changing. In South Africa, a new …

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English & Welsh still wines: Panel tasting results

Susie Barrie MW, Matthew Horsley and Stephen Skelton MW tasted 64 wines, with 1 Outstanding and 29 Highly Recommended. English & Welsh still wines: Panel tasting scores 64 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 1 Highly recommended 29 Recommended 26 Commended 4 Fair 3 Poor 1 Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their current-release, dry, still wines …

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Tannins – What are they and what do they do?

Your quick reference guide to understanding tannins, their role in wine and how to identify and describe them. What are tannins? Tannins are a type of bitter and astringent chemical compound that belongs to a larger group called polyphenols. They occur abundantly in nature, namely in the bark of many trees and in numerous leaves, legumes and fruits, including grapes. …

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Chile: The long, thin country of iconic red wines

Overlooking vineyard at Concha y Toro winery in Cachapoal. Chile, often referred to as ‘the long, thin country,’ boasts a rich tapestry of microclimates and grape varieties, underpinned by a deep-rooted winemaking heritage. Its striking flora and fauna can call to mind a Jurassic Park-style ‘land that time forgot’ – and that metaphor can be extended to the country’s vineyards. …

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Gaierhof Pinot Grigio Trentino 2023 $14 (88 points)

A dash of wet stone transitions to flavors of peach and plum skin, Meyer lemon peel and ground ginger. This is light-bodied and round, with lively, balancing acidity. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : e1d9afaa28aaf8222c319355a2a479d5

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2022 Four Graces Pinot Noir Willamette Valley

We always enjoy tasting new vintages of wines we love and the Four Graces Pinot is one of those bottles we go back to again and again. This is just superb Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley every time we taste it, and the new 2022 vintage hitting Costco shelves did not disappoint. We have previously … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-four-graces-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/

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2021 Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre

Everybody loves to see the special limited time discount signs in the Costco wine aisle, and here’s a new one we found on a tasty little Australian GSM blend. It was particularly fitting as we just concluded a trip to Australia and enjoyed some wonderful wines, both red and white, from all over the country. … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-barossa-valley-estate-grenache-shiraz-mourvedre/

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A preview of the Napa 2021 Vintage Report: Only on Decanter Premium

A view of vineyards in Napa’s Mount Veeder appellation. For the Napa 2021 Vintage Report, Decanter Premium readers will receive unparalleled in-depth coverage from our experienced Napa Valley correspondent.  ‘I’m stuffing as many 2021s in my personal cellar as I can make room for, even after tasting well over 500 Cabernets.’ In addition to accessing the full vintage report from …

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Vignoble du Haut Poitou

hbensliman has added a photo to the pool: Charente Maritime / Poitou landscapes Website | Buy | Print Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/78950271@N03/53946662260/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Vineyard panna

A Work of Mark has added a photo to the pool: a re-do of 5 individual shots stitched together to create this panna. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/16785381@N00/53932808532/in/pool-52609756@N00

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