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videoWine Advent Calendar 2024 Day 21 – Madeira, Portugal
We brave one of the toughest landings in commercial aviation as we fly from South Africa to the Portuguese island of Madeira, home of some of the world's most distinctive wines. Why? Well, the techniques are really unintuitive! Wine gets damaged by heat and Oxygen... so, instead of trying to resist that, Madeiran techniques embrace it and give it as much heat and Oxygen as they can in the early days! They balance that with acidity, alcohol and a touch of sweetness, depending on where you sit on the scale between Sercial and Malmsey wines. We visit Justino's, operating since 1870, to try a Boal wine, made from the Boal Cachudo grape, otherwise known as Doña Blanca... however, it seems more genetically-related to Malvasia Fina from the Douro Valley. Grape lineage is complicated! Boal sits in the middle on the sweetness scale. It's well "boalanced". See what we did there? Justino's works with more than 800 of the 1600 growers on Madeira, giving it plenty of choice. This 10 year old
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People's Court Ep. 01: Mother-in-Law Moves In: Family or Fallout?
Hey friend — this episode dives into a tense family showdown: a wife refuses to have her judgmental, purity-culture–pushing mother-in-law move in, while her husband insists it’s his duty. We’re sipping wine, reading Reddit, and delivering a candid verdict about who’s in the wrong — spoiler: it gets heated. Come for the drama, stay for the spicy takes and listener stories. If you’ve got wild in-law tales, we want to hear them.
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How to make an old beer taste better
Last night all I had around to drink was old beer that I hadn’t bothered drain-pouring yet. This made me question how to make these old beers taste better. What can be done? I filtered the results and brought the best to you. Turns out, you will need a French press. I don’t have one … Continue reading How to make an old beer taste better → The post How to make an old beer taste better appeared first on Mikey Top Pour .
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Thanksgiving Persimmon Cocktail
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videoPresentation of Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos Baulet 2022 Vintage (4/2024)
Since they were first erected by Cistercian monks in 1365, the walls surrounding the Clos des Lambrays have harnessed the harmony of their 8.66 hectares of vines. This notion of the perfect union of the whole persists today and remains Clos des Lambrays’ raison d’être. Over the course of the estate’s 650-year history, the unity of the Clos has not always been secure. The French Revolution saw the vineyard split across 74 different owners, but its reassembly by the Rodier family in the late 1890s was a defining moment in the Domaine’s past, influencing its present, and driving its philosophy, for the future, under the auspices of Groupe LVMH since 2014. In March 2019, Jacques Devauges joined the estate as the General Manager and the Chief Winemaker. Rediscovering the essence and emotion found in the mythical bottles of Clos des Lambrays from the early 1900s, which still impress today after so many decades is the vision of the whole team, and the inspiration driving their daily efforts
podcast· 39:58· S7E2The Jancis Robinson EXCLUSIVE - Part 1
Jancis Robinson is without doubt the leading wine writer in the world today. But what's she really like behind the (highly) professional façade? Join us in this fascinating two-parter to meet the real Jancis: unfiltered, frank and sometimes really quite eye-opening... In this interview, we wanted to do something different from the many other profiles of this wine superstar. For instance, Jancis' wine scores are famously parsimonious, her reviews sometimes brutal (the best she could write about one wine was, 'it's wet'). So does she really enjoy drinking wine? What's she like when she's tipsy? How do her wine friends tease her? How did she cope when she lost her sense of smell and feared her career was over? Does she really think she's 'addicted' to the stuff?! Along the way, Jancis talks about what the perfect wine tasting note might be (it may surprise you); her horror of boring people about wine (and seeming 'bought'); and what she thinks the best value wines in the world are right n
videoPresentation of Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Les Loups 2022 Vintage (4/2024)
Since they were first erected by Cistercian monks in 1365, the walls surrounding the Clos des Lambrays have harnessed the harmony of their 8.66 hectares of vines. This notion of the perfect union of the whole persists today and remains Clos des Lambrays’ raison d’être. Over the course of the estate’s 650-year history, the unity of the Clos has not always been secure. The French Revolution saw the vineyard split across 74 different owners, but its reassembly by the Rodier family in the late 1890s was a defining moment in the Domaine’s past, influencing its present, and driving its philosophy, for the future, under the auspices of Groupe LVMH since 2014. In March 2019, Jacques Devauges joined the estate as the General Manager and the Chief Winemaker. Rediscovering the essence and emotion found in the mythical bottles of Clos des Lambrays from the early 1900s, which still impress today after so many decades is the vision of the whole team, and the inspiration driving their daily efforts
videoPresentation of Morey-Saint Denis 2022 Vintage (4/2024)
Since they were first erected by Cistercian monks in 1365, the walls surrounding the Clos des Lambrays have harnessed the harmony of their 8.66 hectares of vines. This notion of the perfect union of the whole persists today and remains Clos des Lambrays’ raison d’être. Over the course of the estate’s 650-year history, the unity of the Clos has not always been secure. The French Revolution saw the vineyard split across 74 different owners, but its reassembly by the Rodier family in the late 1890s was a defining moment in the Domaine’s past, influencing its present, and driving its philosophy, for the future, under the auspices of Groupe LVMH since 2014. In March 2019, Jacques Devauges joined the estate as the General Manager and the Chief Winemaker. Rediscovering the essence and emotion found in the mythical bottles of Clos des Lambrays from the early 1900s, which still impress today after so many decades is the vision of the whole team, and the inspiration driving their daily efforts
videoPresentation of Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos du Cailleret 2022 Vintage (4/2024)
Since they were first erected by Cistercian monks in 1365, the walls surrounding the Clos des Lambrays have harnessed the harmony of their 8.66 hectares of vines. This notion of the perfect union of the whole persists today and remains Clos des Lambrays’ raison d’être. Over the course of the estate’s 650-year history, the unity of the Clos has not always been secure. The French Revolution saw the vineyard split across 74 different owners, but its reassembly by the Rodier family in the late 1890s was a defining moment in the Domaine’s past, influencing its present, and driving its philosophy, for the future, under the auspices of Groupe LVMH since 2014. In March 2019, Jacques Devauges joined the estate as the General Manager and the Chief Winemaker. Rediscovering the essence and emotion found in the mythical bottles of Clos des Lambrays from the early 1900s, which still impress today after so many decades is the vision of the whole team, and the inspiration driving their daily efforts
videoPresentation of Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Folatières 2022 Vintage (4/2024)
Since they were first erected by Cistercian monks in 1365, the walls surrounding the Clos des Lambrays have harnessed the harmony of their 8.66 hectares of vines. This notion of the perfect union of the whole persists today and remains Clos des Lambrays’ raison d’être. Over the course of the estate’s 650-year history, the unity of the Clos has not always been secure. The French Revolution saw the vineyard split across 74 different owners, but its reassembly by the Rodier family in the late 1890s was a defining moment in the Domaine’s past, influencing its present, and driving its philosophy, for the future, under the auspices of Groupe LVMH since 2014. In March 2019, Jacques Devauges joined the estate as the General Manager and the Chief Winemaker. Rediscovering the essence and emotion found in the mythical bottles of Clos des Lambrays from the early 1900s, which still impress today after so many decades is the vision of the whole team, and the inspiration driving their daily efforts
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videoWine Advent Calendar 2024 Day 20 – Paarl, South Africa
Fogg and Smith are entering the final stretch, but the distances are racking up – a whopping 38,000 miles so far! They chartered a very rapid yacht to get across the South Atlantic, pulling into Cape Town in style, before heading to the vineyards to explore arguably South Africa's most famous and unique grape: Pinotage – a cross between Consult and Pinot Noir. The legendary Fairview estate, owned by Charles Back II, dates back to 1693, and Charles is South Africa's most awarded winemaker – also winning the International Wine Challenge's Lifetime Achievement award recently. They grow all their own grapes in order to control the quality, and work hard on sustainable practices: both environmental and, importantly in South Africa, socially, providing well-trained, reliable, safe work to an empowered local team. Oh, and did we mention the goats?! Portions of the video © Fairview Wine & Cheese Estate
podcast· 1h 09m· S9E35Episode 489 - Castello Banfi Belnero IGT
Castello Banfi Belnero IGT In this episode, Rob and Scott discover a gem from Banfi and their Belnero Tuscan blend. So come join us, on The Wine Vault.
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Red Wine vs White Wine: Uncorking Key Differences, Taste & Facts
At a glance, anyone can quickly identify whether a glass contains red wine or white wine because, trust me, color theory is not solely a savvy business for wine snobs. However, if we delve deeper, we’ll find that the binary between the two extends f.. Read More
videoRistorante Allegria - Downtown Napa's Best Italian Dining Experience?
Is Ristorante Allegria the best dining experience in downtown Napa? From Calamari to Chicken Parmesan, this Italian restaurant offers a delicious meal in a lively atmosphere. in tis review we will explore the menu, the wine list, as well as thier excellent line up of cocktails and premium spirits.Check out this restaurant review to learn more! Nestled in the heart of Downtown Napa Valley, close to Morimoto's and Cole's Chop House, to name a few, Allegria is a renowned restaurant that blends the best of Napa Valley and Italy. This restaurant provides the ideal setting for a romantic dinner for two or for a group dining experience unlike any other. #restaurantreview #napavalley #italianfood Located in Downtown Napa 1026 1st St Napa, CA 94559 (707) 254-8006 https://www.ristoranteallegria.com/ Get a wine opener or some stylish wine glasses to drink that fabulous wine in follow this link: https://amzn.to/3AmSeY7 Want Your Own Ah-So? https://amzn.to/3pghC0f Cobalance Electric Wine C
videoTOWTC: Best of 2024 (Christmas Special)
Jamie and Alex revisit some of the winning wineries from earlier in the year, some of the wines and people we've found on our international trips and maybe a few of our favourites!
videoThe riddle of the day 19/12/2024 | predominant type od soil in Valtellina vineyards #shorts
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SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATES 365 YEARS OF WINEMAKING
By Rose Murray Brown MW Published in The Scotsman 30 March 2024 On 2 February 1659, the first wine made from grapes grown in South Africa was crafted by the Governor of the Cape, Jan van Riebeeck. He had planted vines four years earlier in the Company’s Garden near Cape Town from cuttings imported
podcast· 46:40· S1E182Costco Kirkland Signature Challenge: Sonoma County Chardonnay!
Have you ever wondered why American Chardonnay tastes like oaky butter-bombs? Well, you can blame the French! The American style of Chardonnay is not our favorite, but it is super popular, and we explore why, and how it got to be the way it is. We also pit the 2022 Costco Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay against some other easy to find and reasonably priced American Chardonnays to see who we think is the best bet for your hard-earned money. In our tasting, we also talk about what foods will pair with this style of Chardonnay, but we’ll be honest, American oaky Chardonnay is not really a great food wine; you sort of have to pick and choose what foods you can have with it. Rather, they are as they say “cocktail wines” meant to be drunk on their own due to their lack of acidity and overpowering structure. We also have a great conversation with listeners the East Idaho Foodies who gave us a name for our wine tribe this week. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2022 Kirkland Signatur
videoWine Advent Calendar 2024 Day 19 – Canalones, Uruguay
We head over to Uruguay for our last stop before departing the Americas. What an incredible adventure. In Canelones, we find the Traversa Family and their high-end Vina Salort brand, named after one of the founding partners, Maria Salort. Tannat in France can be a very challenging drink, but here it's far more restrained and pleasant. Portions of the video © Familia Traversa
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Wine Concierge Kim Kachmar recommends M. Haslinger & Fils Champagne Brut NV—a powerful, full-bodied Champagne that delivers elegance without breaking the bank. 🍾 Tap the 🔗 to shop the wine and start your personalized wine journey with our Wine Concierge Service! enth.to/3ZCOPBi
video2024 Christmas Day Special - Episode #174
It's time for my Christmas Day Special! In this episode I bought four wines from the Sancerre region of France. Three are from the iconic Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy, their 2022 white, 2023 rosé, and 2020 red. Then another non-vintage rosé from Comte de la Chevalière, part of the Cave de Sancerre co-op. Links for the show: Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy - https://www.hippolyte-reverdy.fr/en/ Kermit Lynch (importer's website - it has pretty much all the info I used) - https://kermitlynch.com/grower/domaine-hippolyte-reverdy Cave de Sancerre (cooperative that makes Comte de la Chevalière) - https://www.vins-sancerre.com/en Decanter - Comte de la Chevalière, Rosé, Sancerre, Loire, France (their review of this wine) - https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/loire/comte-de-la-chevaliere-rose-sancerre-loire-france-80013 Grape Expectations (online merchant that had a few nuggets about the rosé) Comte de la Chevaliere Sancerre Rosé - https://www.grapex.com/national-portfolio/comte-de-la-c
videoThe riddle of the day | the tallest vine in Italy #shorts