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The Corkscrew Concierge’s (In)Conspicuous Consumption June 2025
These days, it’s hard to figure out how best to share the interesting and amazing wines that I have the privilege to enjoy. Wines that resonate with me that I think others would enjoy. Back in the day, you’d do an Instagram post with great photography and it would get tons of views and some conversation. Now you have to dance, have a full blown conversation, or do whatever the theme of the day is. I still just want to talk to people about wine. I don’t want to have to dance. So, I’m talking about and sharing some great wines from the past month here, most of which feature 2 pillars that are important to me - family-owned wineries and those that emphasize sustainability. This isn’t everything we drank, but these are worth spreading the word… It’s always cool to look back on places you’ve visited when you grab a bottle from the store. Winzer Krems was a standout during a trip to Austria.
by Kat5 viewspinot-noirsparkling-winesustainabilitywhat-s-in-my-glassdinnersipswhatimdrinking - news
Lo Hon Chai
I’ve been doing a lot of reading and thinking, interspersed with conversations with Chat GPT. What else would you call it. . . I ask questions, the AI responds, I ask follow up questions, it’s a deeper and more intimate dialogue than I would have with most people. It’s tangential and at times scatalogical. I ask about Lo Hon Chai, Buddha’s delight, and it makes suggestions. It’s a Lunar new year dish, signifying purity or cleansing, designed to nourish without inflaming desires. . . I look at the ingredients and wonder about the flavours, it seems very bland - but it works - there’s a poise and gentle balance . . . Lo Hon means Arhat, an adept who has obtained Nirvana. . . I always thought the original number was 4, but the Chinese inflated it to 10, then 16 and finally 18. . . . A pair of recent books both containing the word Golden in their title. The Golden Road - by William Dalrymple and The Golden Wok - by Diana Chan. From the first I learn about the Indosphere and how
by noreply@blogger.com (Edward)4 views2022bookcontextpinot-noirrecipetasmania - news
F/W 24′ Checking In: Clarice Wine Company
A Winemaker Philosopher seeks to improve wine and our individual and collective ability to enjoy it.There may be better examples of winemaker philosophers, but the best example I have is Adam Lee. The post F/W 24′ Checking In: Clarice Wine Company first appeared on Good Vitis .
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F/W 24′ Profile: Bucher Wines
My time with the Buchers explained why I like their wines as much (and in some cases more so) than other’s Bucher Vineyard designates. The vineyard is, after all, theirs, and it shows. I can appreciate why Bucher is a favorite insider's wine of diligent Russian River Valley pinot lovers. The post F/W 24′ Profile: Bucher Wines first appeared on Good Vitis .
by goodvitis5 viewscaliforniafeature-articlewinery-winemaker-profilebucher-winesgrenachepinot-noir - news
F/W 24′ Checking In: Merry Edwards
I asked Chat GPT to list the most reliable things in the world. Its answer included the sun rising and setting, gravity, the speed of light, heartbeats, laws of physics, the circle of life, taxes, the Gregorian calendar, and Merry Edwards Winery making great wine. The post F/W 24′ Checking In: Merry Edwards first appeared on Good Vitis .
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F/W 24′ Checking In: Morét Brealynn
A common theme about her wines is that Morét seems to be happening into these phenomenal outcomes. In her third vintage, frankly, I’m seeing through the humility. The exceptional wine is no fluke or beginner’s luck, at least anymore. The post F/W 24′ Checking In: Morét Brealynn first appeared on Good Vitis .
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Mastering the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Region
The Sky’s the Limit for the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA Dating back to the 1800’s the Santa Cruz Mountains American Viticultural Area has earned its place in the history books of California winemaking. The maverick mindset and unique terrain paves the way for it to […] The post Mastering the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Region appeared first on Wine Oh! TV .
by Wine Oh! TV4 viewsthe-new-seasonchardonnaypinot-noirsanta-cruz-mountains - news
Santa Ynez Valley: Take the Sideways Tour and So Much More
Sideways Movie: Still Making a Splash on the Santa Ynez Valley Join the journey as Monique Soltani visits the Santa Ynez Valley and sees the “Sideways Effect” first hand. Twenty years after the Oscar-winning film came out we discover that wine ripple is still making […] The post Santa Ynez Valley: Take the Sideways Tour and So Much More appeared first on Wine Oh! TV .
by Wine Oh! TV4 viewsthe-new-seasonhitching-postpinot-noirsanta-barbarasanta-ynez-valleysideways - news
Hidden Gems of Healdsburg: Discover this Sonoma County Hot Spot
What’s Happening in Healdsburg: Northern Sonoma County Wine Country Taking the wine road less traveled leads us 75 miles north of San Francisco to Northern Sonoma county. A hidden hot spot right off Highway 101, nestled around the Russian River and situated between three lush […] The post Hidden Gems of Healdsburg: Discover this Sonoma County Hot Spot appeared first on Wine Oh! TV .
by Wine Oh! TV5 viewsthe-new-seasonhealdsburgjourneyman-meat-copinot-noirrussian-riverseghesio - news
Guide to New Zealand Wines
Guide to New Zealand Wines The New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ocean New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and specifically Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc have been pretty much synonymous with New Zealand wine until fairly recently. Indeed even in 2023 Sauvignon Blanc still accounted for 65%* of New Zealand’s total wine grape vineyard area – and most of that was in Marlborough, 58% of New Zealand’s total vineyard area. Amazing facts especially when you consider that the grape was first planted in Marlborough only in 1975. You cannot ignore the importance of this grape as it thrust New Zealand onto the international wine scene. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc still clearly has its fans. Many have fallen for its aromatics, its crisp zing and unique flavours of gooseberry, red peppers with hints of passionfruit and fresh cut grass. As Sauvignon Blanc production started to become more commercial in the 1970s, at the lower end of the market (encouraged, it has to be said, by retailers importing into
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2022 SLO Cal Luxury Forum
Our experience at the 2022 SLO Cal Luxury forum In October we attended the SLO Cal Luxury Forum 2022. It was an event jointly organised by Connections Luxury and Visit California. With a few hundred attendees, it was the first one to be in-person since the beginning of the pandemic. Connections’ ethos is inspired by... View Article The post 2022 SLO Cal Luxury Forum appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
by Winerist4 viewsusacalifornialuxurypinot-noirtravel-guides - news
What our customers have been drinking this winter
A customer wrote after the New Year festivities – ‘Happy New Year! Gosh this is good and a way to go still. Thank you !’ We take great pride in comments like this and so a big thank you to him and his photographer wife (who got him to take another without the kitchen tap […]
by Eve-Marie Letondel6 viewsburgundyburgundy-primeurspinot-noirrecommendations - news
The Best Wine Pairings for Thanksgiving Dinner
I’m hosting my first Thanksgiving this year – meaning, I will be doing the turkey roasting and wine pairing. Since this is my first year my parents aren’t hosting, I think it’s safe to say the torch is officially being passed. My boyfriend and I are very excited to host and open our home to our family! That said, if you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, you might be wondering about the best wines to serve. Just in time for the holidays, consider this your guide to the best wine pairings for Thanksgiving dinner! What to Consider When Choosing Wine Pairings for Thanksgiving Dinner There are so many dishes and flavors involved in the annual Thanksgiving meal: savory, salty, sweet, sometimes spicy, hearty, etc. Is there one wine that is above the rest? How can you possibly choose the best wine(s) for such an important meal? Well, there are few things to consider when choosing wine pairings for thanksgiving dinner, including: Taking these factors into account, let’s talk about the b
by Kelsey Cummins5 viewswinebubbleschampagnechardonnayholidaypinot-noir - news
Where to Wine Taste in Healdsburg: Copain Wines
Let me introduce you to one of my absolute favorite wineries in Russian River Valley: Copain Wines. My love for Copain runs deep for many reasons, including their French-inspired winemaking process and the incredible talent of their winemaker. Did I mention the incredible views of the Russian River? Copain Wines is a wine country destination that you don’t want to miss! What is Copain Wines? In French, Copain is defined as “friend,” which is very fitting for a winery that encourages celebrating the little things in life with friends and family. When you visit Copain, you’re a friend, indeed. From personal experience, I can confirm that the winemaker, Ryan Zepaltas, is amazing. He is very talented at what he does and it shows in his production. However, the positive impressions don’t stop with Ryan. The entire staff at Copain offer incredible hospitality (shout out to Michael) at every visit. Where is Copain Wines? Located in Healdsburg, CA, Copain Wines overlooks the Russian River. It’
by Kelsey Cummins5 viewstravel-guideswinechardonnaycopaincopain-wineshealdsburg - news
Comte Armand – A Vertical of Pommard Clos des Epeneaux
A ‘flight’ not to be missed. Vintages 2017 to 1990 Recently, we were fortunate to be approached by a long-standing (and very generous) customer to taste through a flight of vintages (with the 1990 thrown in from Charles Lea’s own cellar) from an estate that has featured in almost every Burgundy offer we have published […]
by Tom Lorimer5 viewsl-s-postclos-des-epeneauxcomte-armandpinot-noirpommardtasting - news
What each grape variety brings to the party
Back in pre-COVID-19 times, we were no strangers to arriving at a party with a bottle of wine in hand, but what does each grape variety bring to that party? We’re breaking down the three grape varieties key to creating our English Sparkling wines, and taking a look at Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs...
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Cacio e Pepe
Features Il Rubino, Pinot Noir or Pinot Bianco The post Cacio e Pepe appeared first on Castello di Amorosa .
by Bradley Aden4 viewsrecipesmain-coursepastapinot-noirwine-recipewine-pairing - news
Progress on my Wine Grapes Direct Wines
July 19, 2020 It’s been a year since I last gave an update about My Quest for Top-Quality Fruit for Making Superlative Wines. In April 2019, I started the following... Read more » The post Progress on my Wine Grapes Direct Wines appeared first on Techniques in Home Winemaking .
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Cook with Castello President Georg Salzner
Go behind the scenes with team Castello as our staff teaches you their favorite recipes. The post Cook with Castello President Georg Salzner appeared first on Castello di Amorosa .
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