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Read More »a – Chateau de Rully, Burgundy, France – Built in 1180-1190
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Read More »Barbaresco 2022 vintage: The hot vintage paradox & pick of the 2020 Riservas
[ad_1] The 2022 Barbaresco vintage presents a paradox: a hot, dry growing season yielding wines that defy expectations, often showing surprising freshness and purity. However, quality is inconsistent, with some wines exhibiting leanness and higher-than-usual volatile acidity. This report explores the challenges faced by producers which led to earlier-than-average harvests and lower yields. While some vineyards thrived, showcasing the resilience …
Read More »Beaulieu Vineyard Hires Silver Oak’s Nate Weis as New Head Winemaker
[ad_1] Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) has announced that Nate Weis will assume the role of general manager and head winemaker. Weiss replaces Trevor Durling, who left last year for the winemaking job at Darioush. Weiss worked previously at Silver Oak. Located in Rutherford, BV is one of Napa Valley’s most historic wineries. “And it’s a history I actually know well,” said …
Read More »A vintage to remember: Henschke 2021 single-vineyard releases
[ad_1] Henschke New Releases 2021 Given the glamour that surrounds the world of fine wine, it can be all too easy to forget that wine is an agricultural product, and that, as such, it’s subject to the vagaries of nature. Each year is a gamble for wine producers, with a spread bet that the combination of weather, yield and disease …
Read More »Pompeii wine production rises from the ashes
[ad_1] The Tenute Capaldo Group will team up with the archaeological park’s management to create a six-hectare vineyard, which will focus on 100% organic production. The partnership will also build winemaking and ageing facilities, allowing them to conduct a complete production cycle within the archaeological park. The Feudi di San Gregorio winery, which is part of the Tenute Capaldo Group, …
Read More »German winemakers plant French grapes as climate warms
[ad_1] German winemakers planted more grape varieties usually associated with Europe’s more southern regions in 2024, replacing local vines with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot as growers adapt their vineyards to a warming climate. Wine producers in Germany increased the cultivation of Chardonnay grapes typically associated with Burgundy by 138 hectares (ha), the German Wine Institute (DWI) reported on Tuesday, …
Read More »Mazzei Chianti Classico Ser Lapo Riserva 2021 $33 (92 points)
[ad_1] Lush in texture, this opulent Chianti Classico reveals black cherry, blackberry, plum and iron aromas and flavors. Shows power but also driving acidity, keeping this focused on the lingering finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2027 through 2043. 24,100 cases made, 2,400 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : f281a4189a745dff55d81ca6b23f07a7
Read More »Do You Want To Go To Italy?
[ad_1] Hey, Want To Go To France? When asks that question, I immediately had to renewed my expired passport in San Francisco, at the San Francisco Passport Agency. In order to get it renewed, I didn’t even blink an eye. I was one of the first ones in and was definitely THE last one out. (Yes, […] The post Do …
Read More »Alentejo Talhas & Tiago Macena
[ad_1] My last trip to Portugal awakened my mind to the wonders of amphorae, being a world wine vessel of antiquity, and now revised modernity. Separate from my early adventures in Portugal, something very new was happening. It was the revived passion for vessels of clay with wine. One of the people playing a major role […] The post Alentejo …
Read More »Barolo Riserva 2019: Morris’ 25 top picks
[ad_1] The ‘classic’ 2019 Barolo vintage yielded exciting annata wines, and now the Riserva bottlings are under scrutiny with their release this year. This report delves into the vintage’s unique profile, examining how its structure translates at the Riserva level. Discover which producers and vineyards have harnessed these characteristics to create wines of exceptional quality and longevity. Explore the nuanced …
Read More »ProWein 2025: DWWA top-awarded wines showcased at the world’s premier trade fair
[ad_1] For over 30 years, ProWein has served as a premier platform for global networking in the wine and spirits industry. This March, approximately 4,200 exhibitors from 65 countries showcased their wines and spirits across eleven exhibition halls. The international trade event welcomed around 42,000 key professionals from 128 countries to connect with exhibitors, build meaningful business relationships and stay …
Read More »Walls: Exclusive first taste of M Chapoutier’s Sélections Parcellaires 2024
[ad_1] Credit: M Chapoutier Glossaries are normally published at the backs of books. This makes sense: it would be a tedious way to begin any story. But when talking about the 2024 vintage in the Rhône, it might be useful to start with a list of viticultural diseases and their effects. Because in 2024 the Rhône faced a barrage of …
Read More »Old Rip Van Winkle sets new auction record for American whiskey
[ad_1] The Stitzel-Weller distillery created the Van Winkle Selection for the 2007 Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Sotheby’s assigned this ultra-rare bottle a pre-sale estimate of $30,000 to $50,000, but it easily exceeded expectations at the auction. The Van Winkle Selection ended up becoming the most valuable single bottle of post-prohibition American whiskey ever sold at auction. It broke the previous record …
Read More »Where to drink sake in Paris: Eight bars and restaurants to seek out
[ad_1] Stand Tora. I’m at La Maison du Saké in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, watching the rain shatter the pavement outside as I sip a cockle-warming glass of sake from organic, natural producer Katori. It’s aromatically complex – smooth yet textured, much like the sandstone walls and blonde oak shelves of the shop. ‘I was expecting you to want something that …
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