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Reynolds Wine Growers: top wines from the cooler north of Portugal’s Alentejo
Website: https://reynoldswinegrowers.com/en/ Reynolds Wine Growers is a significant producer, with a 200 hectare farm in Figuera de Cima, with 40
by jamiegoode15 viewsfeatureslatestportugalregionsalentejo - news
Highlights: Château Marquis de Terme Margaux 2022
I don’t buy a lot of Bordeaux, but when I find a good one, I find it really satisfying. This
by jamiegoode16 viewsbordeauxhighlightslatestregions - news
Exploring Beaumes-de-Venise (1) introducing this interesting Rhône Cru
Beaumes-de-Venise is a small but interesting Cru in the southern Rhône. Initially, it was made a cru for its sweet
by jamiegoode13 viewsfeatureslatestregionsrhonebeaumes-de-venise - news
Highlights: Sandridge Barton East Field Pinot Noir Early 2025 Devon, England
Another cracking lighter-style red from the UK! Sandridge Barton East Field Pinot Noir Early 2025 Devon, England11.2% alcohol. 100% Pinot
by jamiegoode16 viewsenglandhighlightslatestregionsfruhburgunder - news
Champagne Perrier Jouët have implemented regenerative viticulture in half of their vineyard area, and they are already seeing differences in the base wines
Jamie Goode travels to Champagne to visit the vineyards of Perrier-Jouët. Five years ago they began trialling regenerative approaches and
by jamiegoode19 viewschampagnefeatureslatestregionswine-science - news
Tenerife winery Altos de Trevejos starts a new phase with Borja Pérez as winemaker
Website: https://www.altosdetrevejos.com/ We crossed from the north, via the Teide national part, to the south of Tenerife. Here you can
by jamiegoode17 viewsfeatureslatestregionsspaintenerife - news
At Osmote, Ben Riccardi is making some of the Finger Lakes’ best wines, and is shining a light on modern hybrids as well as vinifera varieties
Website: https://www.osmotewine.com/ Ben Riccardi (pictured above) is doing some special things at Osmote. On my first visit to the Finger
by jamiegoode17 viewsfeatureslatestnew-york-stateregionsfinger-lakes - news
Highlights: Domaine Evremond Classic Cuvée NV Edition II
It’s the second release of this high-profile English sparkling wine, a collaboration between Champagne Taittinger and Hatch Mansfield. You can
by jamiegoode26 viewsenglandhighlightslatestregionssparkling-wine - news
Canada’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys (8) Burrowing Owl
Website: https://www.burrowingowlwine.ca/ Burrowing Owl is another important Okanagan winery. They are medium-sized (45 000 cases), but they are an important
by jamiegoode17 viewscanadafeatureslatestregionsokanagan-valley - news
Canada’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys (6) Nk’Mip
Website: https://www.nkmipcellars.com/About-Us This was my second visit to Nk’Mip (pronounced inkameep), an important winery in the south of the Okanagan.
by jamiegoode16 viewscanadafeatureslatestregionsokanagan-valley - news
2022 Smith Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2002 Smith-Story Cabernet Smith-Madrone Winery & Vineyards is dedicated to estate-grown wines produced exclusively from its dry-farmed vineyards on a historic 200-acre ranch in the Napa Valley hills. With roots tracing back to the 1880s and a philosophy centered on careful stewardship of the land, the winery reflects both a deep respect for terroir and a commitment to low-intervention winemaking. The post 2022 Smith Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
by Dallas Wine Chick26 viewsblogcaliforniared-wineregionssampleswine-education - news
A quick appraisal of the 2025 vintage in Bordeaux
I didn’t get to do primeurs in Bordeaux this spring. In fact I never do primeurs in Bordeaux because it’s
by jamiegoode18 viewsbordeauxfeatureslatestregions - news
Exploring Vinho Verde: visiting star producer Anselmo Mendes
One of the most important people in the transformation of Vinho Verde from a region of gassy ephemeral wines into
by jamiegoode17 viewsfeatureslatestportugalregionsvinho-verde - news
Vergelegen: the first release of the top wines under new winemaker Luke O’Cuinneagain
I visited Vergelegen a while ago, seeing how this celebrated wine estate has emerged from a period of underperformance under
by jamiegoode23 viewsfeatureslatestprofilesregionssouth-africastellenbosch - news
Exploring Vinho Verde: Quinta de Santiago
Website: https://quintadesantiago.pt/en/ Joana Santiago came to work at her family estate in 2009 after 15 years as a lawyer. Previously,
by jamiegoode21 viewsfeatureslatestportugalregionsvinho-verde - news
Parma Food Valley: Where Italy’s culinary soul comes to life
From Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto to Lambrusco and balsamic vinegar, a four-day journey through Emilia-Romagna reveals why this corner of Italy remains one of the world’s great gastronomic destinations There are places you visit for the sights, and then there are places you visit for the flavours. Italy’s Parma Food Valley—set within the fertile heart of Emilia-Romagna—belongs firmly in the latter category. Over the four days that I spent weaving through the elegant streets of Parma, the culinary powerhouse of Modena, and the quieter charm of Colorno and other nearby towns, one thing became abundantly clear: here, food is not simply consumed—it is lived. Read Also: Exploring Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast: wine, food, and culture That idea feels especially relevant now. Italian cuisine has recently been recognized by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. It’s an acknowledgment not just of recipes, but of rituals, traditions, and a deeply rooted connection between
by Carmelo Giardina19 viewstravel-leisurefood-wineitalylifestyleplacesregions - news
Why Bierzo, Spain matters now: Old vines and the rise of site
Long overshadowed by Rioja and Ribera del Duero, Bierzo is stepping into focus with wines that speak more clearly than ever of place Set in northwest Spain, in the province of León along the border with Galicia, Bierzo sits at a natural crossroads—between Atlantic freshness and inland warmth, between Castilla y León and Galicia. The region forms a basin encircled by mountains, with the Sil River running through its centre and vineyards rising along its slopes. That shape tempers the climate while creating a patchwork of exposures, elevations, and soils: clay in the valley, slate and quartz as you climb. It’s a region of altitude, but also of rugged terrain—small plots, steep slopes, old bush vines, and everywhere, the sense that the land is still very much in charge. Read Also: Rethinking Brunello: A more complete picture of Montalcino For generations, Bierzo was farmed for subsistence. Parcels planted as field blends—red and white varieties together, harvested together. Many of those
by Alana Lapierre23 viewslearnold-worldopinions-analysisplacesregionsvarieties-styles - news
Lambert Bridge: Where Dry Creek Cabernet Slows You Down in the Best Possible Way
Lambert Bridge’s 2013 Limited Selection is exactly the kind of bottle that reminds you why Dry Creek makes Cabernet that can strut and still whisper at the same time. It’s polished, unapologetically Sonoma, but with just enough restraint to keep you coming back to the glass. The post Lambert Bridge: Where Dry Creek Cabernet Slows You Down in the Best Possible Way appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
by Dallas Wine Chick19 viewsblogcaliforniared-wineregionslambert-bridge-winery - news
Finding Your Lane, Then Taking the Scenic Route Through the Wine World
Finding Your Lane, Then Taking the Scenic Route Through the Wine World The post Finding Your Lane, Then Taking the Scenic Route Through the Wine World appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
by Dallas Wine Chick23 viewsblogchampagneregionssonomawhite-wine2022-dry-creek-syrah - news
When Time Slows in the Glass
There are moments when a wine feels less like a drink and more like a time capsule — a connection to place, patience, and the art of letting things evolve. The 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers was one of those bottles. The post When Time Slows in the Glass appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
by Dallas Wine Chick18 viewsblogfranceregions2002-chassagne-montrachet-1er-cru-les-vergers - news
Discovering Champagne Jean‑Marc Vatel: The Grower Bubbly That Puts the Big Houses on Notice
Champagne Jean‑Marc Vatel is the kind of under‑the‑radar grower bubbly that makes you wonder why you’ve been paying big house prices for so long. The post Discovering Champagne Jean‑Marc Vatel: The Grower Bubbly That Puts the Big Houses on Notice appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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