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Nannup Estate Firetower SMT 2022
I recently received a few wines from the Blackwood Valley's Nannup Estate as I explore the district from the comfort of my east coast abode. Two wines down from this producer and they've delivered two rippers. This Shiraz Malbec Tempranillo nails the brief for great drinking. No information was received about the percentages in the blend, but that almost seems irrelevant when the going is good and the delish factor is high. Crushed purple petals set the tone. It's a wine with a rustic presence but polished with bevelled edges. Plums, mulberries and blueberries offer plenty of interest and depth with black earth and a notable minerally vibe. A faint eucalyptus note raises its hand with a neat dusting of dark chocolate crumb. Tense tannins soften over a couple of days. Built for food, it will take down some robust protein with ease. A terrific blend and rock-solid example of pleasure all for 28 bucks. 92/100 Region: Blackwood Valley RRP: $28 Source: Sample Winery
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Nannup Estate Rolling Hills Malbec 2022
Smart drinking. A Malbec with great fruit and shape, find me a cozy place on a cold night and a generous glass. Plush plummy fruit leads the way with ripe mulberries and hints of blueberries framing the edges adding lift. Beneath the fruit lies an earthy core threaded with fruit bun spices that cling to a persistent finish. Dusty and cocoa tannins are tense and add some chew. Thoroughly enjoyable, this is great stuff. 92/100 Region: Blackwood Valley RRP: $38 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
videoVisiting Kismet Estate Winery, Oliver, B.C.
Kismet Estate Winery was founded in 2013 in Oliver, British Columbia by Sukhinder and Balwinder Dhaliwal. They immigrated from Punjab, India in the 1990s and spent over two decades successfully growing premium grapes for other top Okanagan wineries. Kismet is a Punjabi and Sanskrit word meaning "destiny" or "fate". Many of the winery's wines are named after spiritual laws of destiny to reflect their journey. The family now farms close to 600 acres in the South Okanagan, using only the top 10% of their estate-grown fruit for their 100% VQA portfolio. In 2023, Manpreet Dhaliwal (Sukhi's daughter and Balwinder's niece) took over as head winemaker. She’s believed to be the first South Asian female winemaker in Canada. For more information about the winery, please visit their website at https://www.kismetestatewinery.com/
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Short Pour Video No. 32 – Phil Burton, Barrel Builders (retired), Napa Valley
Short Pour Viceo No. 32 featueres Phil Burton of Barrel Builders (retired), Napa Valley.
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007 Golds for Spy Valley & NZ Winery of Year at London Wine Competition
Spy Valley Wines has achieved a clean sweep at the London Wine Competition 2026, securing gold medals for all seven wines entered and being named Winery of the Year New Zealand. The winning line-up included the 2023 Envoy by Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 Spy Valley Chardonnay, and 2025 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, alongside a diverse […]
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Short Pour Video No 31 – Prue Henschke, Henschke Winery, Australia
Short Pour Video No. 31 features Pure Henschke of Henschke Winery, Australia
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What Does It Mean To Be Climate Neutral Certified?
Learn more about the actions we took to become the country’s first Climate Neutral Certified distillery.
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Cookout at the Vineyard Brings Culture and Community to Wine Country
What started out as a one-day party has grown to a three-day celebration of wine, food and good times, held at three local wineries in June. The post Cookout at the Vineyard Brings Culture and Community to Wine Country appeared first on Sonoma Magazine .
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Appellation Marlborough Wine Appoints Stephanie McIntyre as Chief Executive Officer
Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has announced the appointment of Stephanie McIntyre as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking an important milestone as the organisation continues to strengthen the integrity, visibility and value of Marlborough wine. With over 20 years of experience living and working in Marlborough, McIntyre brings a wealth of expertise spanning senior winery […]
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Ohio files Motion to Stay Mandate in Wine Shipping Case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBte_o5JpJA&list=RDjBte_o5JpJA&start_radio=1 A week after its discriminatory wine retailer shipping law was found unconstitutional by the Sixth Circuit, Ohio filed a motion to stay the Sixth Circuit’s mandate. In the first line of the motion Ohio AG Dave Yost states that Ohio intends to file a writ of certiorari in this case with SCOTUS and the deadline [...]
podcast· 52:58· Ep 549Champagne Rebel: Marvina Robinson Pops the Industry's Bubble
Most...no, all Champagne and Sparkling wine houses will tell you: Champagne is not just foe celebration. Kind of like tinsel in the movie Elf (not just for decoration). Enter Marvina Robinson with an intriguing journey from Wall Street to the wonderful world of wine and Champagne. Who would hang up their proverbial cleats of a steady high paying job for the unknown landscape of adult beverages and uncertainty. Nobody ever told Marvina Robinson that starting a champagne brand as a Black woman from Brooklyn was "a good idea"—in fact, they told her the opposite. She laughed, uncorked, and did it anyway. In this intoxicating episode, you're invited behind the scenes of a sparkling rebellion—where French tradition meets Brooklyn hustle and a bottle isn't just something to toast with, but a lifelong calling and a statement of intent. If you think you know how a champagne label gets built from scratch, think again. Marvina Robinson is about to show you the underbelly, from hands-on midnight l
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It’s Unanimous: Winemakers, Wine Sellers, and Wine Drinkers Love New York Cabernet Franc!
Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves' work frequently appears in Wine Enthusiast, Wine Searcher, Wine Industry Advisor, Liquor.com and many other...
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Sclavia - Terre del Volturno IGP "Granito" 2024
di Carlo Macchi Casavecchia! Chi lo conosce alzi la mano e nel Casertano la alzeranno tutti. Uva rossa tannica che la DOC ha inutilmente appesantito con due anni di legno. Ma Sclavia ha trovato la soluzione: niente legno, freschezza aromatica, tannino vivace, corpo dinamico, piacevolissimo. L’Epifania del Casavecchia.
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📺🍷 Stop Chasing Labels • Series 1 & 2 recap • Wine Bros Uncorked
🍷 Stop Chasing Labels • Series 1 & 2 recap • Wine Bros Uncorked🍾 INTRODUCTIONEveryone should get down with good wine—but chasing labels, scores, and brands...
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Y Series Pinot Grigio 2025
Simply now known as ‘Y Series,’ but offers the same fantastic value. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Y Series, Pinot Grigio, South Australia, 2025 Ripe and rich: rosewater hints under honeysuckle, […]
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Afternoon Brief, May 14
Appropriations Committee Advances American Wine Truth in Labeling Legislation: The California Association of Winegrape Growers and Family Winemakers of California today announced that AB 1585, American Wine Truth in Labeling legislation, was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. AB 1585 would require that any wine labeled “American” and sold or bottled in California be made from 100 percent American-grown winegrapes...
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WE JUST GOT A DELIVERY… AND IT’S FOR A VERY SPECIFIC GUEST 👀 The new @RIEDEL_official range has landed in the Got Somme studio, and these may have just become our new favourite glasses. But we didn’t get them in for just anyone. Who do you think is joining us for a very special pour? 🍷 #GotSomme #RIEDEL #WinePodcast #WineLovers #WineTok
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May in the Garden
“Gardening was a subtle process of give and take with the landscape, a search for some middle ground between culture and nature.” -Michael Pollan, Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education There is a distinct shift in the garden in spring. A smell emits from the soil—geosmin, a volatile chemical produced by soil-dwelling bacteria and fungi. This… The post May in the Garden appeared first on Brooks Wine .
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South Africa predicts high-quality 2026 wine harvest
South Africa’s wine industry has reported a technically demanding but high-quality 2026 harvest, with producers overcoming climatic extremes to deliver concentrated wines with strong premium potential. Industry bodies said the vintage demonstrates both the adaptability of vineyard teams and South Africa’s growing focus on value-driven, premium wine production for global markets.
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Laetitia Vineyards & Winery Introduces the Sparkjoy Wine Series, Created to Spark Joy and Happiness in the Community
New wine series benefits Woods Humane Society as winery invites the community to celebrate with food, music, and four-legged friends over the Memorial Day weekend. May 14, 2026 (Arroyo Grande, [...]
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Student Innovators Take Center Stage at Farm Robotics Challenge Awards on May 21
Teams from around the world compete in annual ag tech contest organized by UC ANR Innovate, partners May 14, 2026 — The fourth annual Farm Robotics Challenge will announce its winners during [...]
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Following State Dinner, [Re]Discovering Hopkins Vineyard
State Dinners are always fun. Right? Well, never been to one, so I can only assume. But no matter, we are here only for the wine, and maybe food. I had been following the subject of State Dinners for as long as this blog has existed. For example, here is a post analyzing the selection […]
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Appropriations Committee Advances American Wine Truth in Labeling Legislation
AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) Continues in the Legislature May 14, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) and Family Winemakers of California (FWC) today announced [...]