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Can Lake Garda Help Solve Wine’s Biggest Challenge?
Some places have a habit of drawing you back. For me, Lake Garda is one of them. I’ve visited many times over the years, usually to enjoy the lake, the food and, of course, the…
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2022 Foxford Vineyard Classic Brut
Grapes : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier Every vineyard has a beginning. Some are centuries old, layered with history and tradition. Take Persia (or Iran ) with Shiraz, Carméneré with Bordeaux. Others — like Foxford — are part of a newer, more dynamic chapter in English wine. This is what makes the adventure and […]
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Exploring Rare Mondeuse Blanche Wines in Brittany
The Grape Wizard describes a week-long holiday in Brittany, where I discover a new grape for €9. This rare grape complements local dishes. Keep your hands of the obvious and use your eyes for the undiscovered !
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Paso Doblé Brut Blanc de Noir, USA
Tasting Notes To get the colour the 100% Pinot Noir wine is gently pressed and fermented with little skin contact resulting in a pale and elegant appearance. Its white wine made from black grapes (confused ? ) Resulting in a fresh red fruited sparkling wine with elegance Apperance. Open the bottles and let the bubbles […]
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Vino Vargas – Paso Robles
ALTHOUGH SADLY CLOSED I FEEL I HAVE TO HIGHLIGHT THIS FABULOUS VINEYARD THAT WAS ! Vino Vargas was a small, family-run winery nestled in the rolling hills of the San Miguel area, just a short drive north of central Paso Robles. When i visited the estate i received a personalised wine experience that was intimate […]
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FOXEN – 2021 SYRAH – USA
Tinaquaic Vineyard & Foxen Winery — A Brief History Foxen Vineyard is one of Santa Barbara prominent vineyards.Tinaquaic Vineyard itself is one of Foxen’s original estate sites. But here in the sleepy corner of the Santa Barbara region lies a Syrah who shows off depth, spice and elegant structures To top all of that the […]
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VENTI VENTI VINEYARD
CHANGING THE STYLE AND OPINION OF A REGION IN THE MOST MODERN OF WAYS Ventiventi Vineyard is a family-owned winery founded and run by the Razzaboni family — specifically the patriarch Vittorio Razzaboni and his sons Riccardo, Andrea and Tommaso. The family conceived and built the estate together, with the winery’s name Ventiventi (“twenty-twenty”) marking […]
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Denver : the undiscovered region.
Explore an undiscovered region where authentic terroir and tradition reveal hidden gems waiting to be uncorked—an invitation to immersive wine travel that rewards curiosity with distinctive bottles, stories, and sense of place
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2/32 On the road… to Velfrey Vineyard
It’s not just about me! Its all about the grapes! Wales Pembrokeshire 2/32 vineyards A brief history of vine.. What is grown at Velfrey ……. Solaris Solaris is a variety of grape used for white wine. Created in 1975 at the grape breeding institute (“great name “) in Germany by Norbert Becker Becker created Solaris […]
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1/32 On the road…. to Hebron Vineyard
It’s not just about me! It’s all about the grapes! Wales Carmarthenshire 1/32 vineyards A brief history of vine.. What is grown at Hebron……. Solaris Solaris is a variety of grape used for white wine. Created in 1975 at the grape breeding institute (“great name “) in Germany by Norbert Becker Becker created Solaris by […]
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Producer : Gentilini Vineyard Greece
Discovering Kefalonia Through Wine: A Journey to Gentilini Winery When searching for the undiscovered or the unfamiliar, true wine lovers know the best experiences often lie off the beaten track. New grape varieties, lesser-known regions, and boutique estates—these are the treasures waiting for those willing to explore. On a recent trip to Greece, I found […]