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Botella Wines, Crafted by Sea Smoke, Bring a Fresh Perspective to Santa Rita Hills AVA
It seems that I haven’t written enough about the wines from Sta. Rita Hills AVA and I’m not sure why. I live a couple of hours north of the region, but unfortunately, I haven’t visited more than once or twice. The first time, I had an epic tasting at The Hilt followed by another wonderful […] READ MORE The post Botella Wines, Crafted by Sea Smoke, Bring a Fresh Perspective to Santa Rita Hills AVA appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning5 viewsevents-and-travelnorth-americared-wineregional-wineswhite-winewine-reviews - news
Yet Another Vintage Port Flex Post (Tasting Selections From 1985 – 2022)
Last week, I published a bunch of reviews from an NYC media tasting of selections from the (stellar) 2024 Port vintage. I typically follow those type of posts up with another post of other, older selections of vintage Ports that I tasted at the same event, and I offer them without much shame as simply […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
by 1WineDude5 viewselegant-wineskick-ass-winessexy-wineswine-industry-eventswine-reviewvintage-port - news
Credaro 1000 Crowns Syrah 2025
Fruit sourced from Credaro’s Kyella vineyard in Wilyabrup. 30% whole bunches in the mix. “Traditional” fermentation. 10 months maturation in French oak barriques (20% new) Winemakers are the legendary Cliff […]
by vinonotebook3 viewswine-reviews2025cliff-roylecredarocredaro-1000-crowns-syrah-2025paul-callaghan - news
Kyneton Ridge Vermentino 2025
Kyneton Ridge are the first Certified Sustainable Vineyard in Macedon Ranges. Owners Angela and Andrew Wood have embraced regenerative viticulture, and through 2024 underwent a rigorous audit process of sustainability […]
by vinonotebook2 viewswine-reviewsandrew-woodangela-woodcertified-sustainablekyneton-ridgepatrick-wood - news
Kyneton Ridge Riesling 2025
Kyneton Ridge are the first Certified Sustainable Vineyard in Macedon Ranges. Owners Angela and Andrew Wood have embraced regenerative viticulture, and through 2024 underwent a rigorous audit process of sustainability […]
by vinonotebook1 viewwine-reviewsandrew-woodangela-woodcertified-sustainablekyneton-ridgepatrick-wood - news
Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne 2017
Harvested from 90 year old vines, this is Tahbilk’s icon Marsanne, and considering the price tag, an absolute bargain. Tahbilk, 1927 Vines, Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes, 2017 Pale with green highlights. […]
by vinonotebook1 viewwine-reviews1927-vines2016alister-purbrickhayley-purbrickjo-nash - news
“Unquestionably Among the Greatest Wines in the World” (Tasting the 2024 Port Vintage)
You’ll find no shortage of Vintage Port coverage on these virtual pages (something that, as I taste more and more vintages of the stuff, has become a source of amusing vexation as I search for whether or not a VP that I want to feature here has already been reviewed and featured here…). And you’ll […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
by 1WineDude6 viewscrowd-pleaser-wineselegant-wineskick-ass-winessexy-wineswine-industry-eventswine-review - news
Kyneton Ridge Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir 2025
Kyneton Ridge are the first Certified Sustainable Vineyard in Macedon Ranges. Owners Angela and Andrew Wood have embraced regenerative viticulture, and through 2024, underwent a rigorous audit process of sustainability […]
by vinonotebook1 viewwine-reviewsandrew-woodangela-woodcertified-sustainablechardonnay-macedon-rangeskyneton-ridge - news
Provence Cuisine Meets Tuscan Wine with Savory Mushroom Galette and Bell’Aja 2021 Bolgheri Superiore
An anytime favorite in my house is a savory baked mushroom galette accompanied by a spinach salad for lunch and/or roasted herb chicken for dinner. Of course, a glass of Bell’Aja 2021 Bolgheri Superiore from Tuscany is poured no matter which meal! French cuisine and Italian winemaking style is always a flavorful taste sensation. My […] READ MORE The post Provence Cuisine Meets Tuscan Wine with Savory Mushroom Galette and Bell’Aja 2021 Bolgheri Superiore appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning15 viewsentreeseuroperecipesred-wineregional-winesside-dishes - news
Four Israeli Wines Rooted in Faith, Heritage and History
Just when we were ready to throw in the towel and choose another Chardonnay or Pinot Noir to sip with dinner, the Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) graciously sent to me (as samples) four bottles of intriguing wines. Thank you! It has been quite a while since I have had wines from Israel and I […] READ MORE The post Four Israeli Wines Rooted in Faith, Heritage and History appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning17 viewsevents-and-travelmiddle-eastred-wineregional-wineswhite-winewine-reviews - news
Sekt Appeal: Germany’s Got It!
Learn more about Germany’s sparkling wines.
by Lisa Denning1 viewwine-of-the-weekwine-reviews - news
Marchand & Burch Village Chardonnay 2025
Fruit from M&B/Howard Park’s Mount Barrow vineyard in Great Southern. Handpicked fruit, whole bunch pressed, natural ferment in French oak before being transferred to stainless steel for maturation. Marchand & […]
by vinonotebook12 viewswine-reviewsblend-prchardonnaygreat-southernhoward-parkmarchand-burch - news
Marchand & Burch Village Rosé 2026
Fruit from M&B/Howard Park’s Great Southern vineyards. A blend of Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Grenache. Winemaking same as 2025, with some some parts into stainless steel (cold ferments) and held […]
by vinonotebook11 viewswine-reviews2026blend-prburch-family-winesgreat-southerngrenache - news
De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Named after the famed Dame Nellie Melba. The Melba vineyard first planted in 1971 with further plantings in 1987, 1988 and 1990. Oak and stainless steel ferment (18-20 days) before […]
by vinonotebook10 viewswine-reviews2022cab-sauvcabernet-sauvignondame-nellie-melbade-bortoli - news
A Toast to 110 Years of Gil Family Estates
Gil Family Estates, an award-winning wine producer from Spain is celebrating its 110th anniversary. The tradition of winemaking began in 1916 when Juan Gil Gimenez, the great-grandfather of the current generation, built the original winery in the Jumilla region of southern Spain. Continuing the family endeavor was Juan Gil Guerrero and his sons, Juan Gil […] READ MORE The post A Toast to 110 Years of Gil Family Estates appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning20 viewseuropeevents-and-travelred-wineregional-wineswhite-winewine-reviews - news
Credaro Kinship Cabernet Sauvignon 2025
Fruit sourced from Credaro’s high-density planted Kyella Vineyard in Wilyabrup (comprising Houghton, 337 and 191 Cabernet clones). Some fruit batches cold-soaked for added complexity. Malolactic fermentation in tank (for freshness) […]
by vinonotebook14 viewswine-reviews2025cabernet-sauvignoncredarokinshipmargaret-river - news
Credaro Kinship Chardonnay 2025
Fruit sourced from Credaro Kyella (Wilyabrup), Carbunup, and a ‘premium Treeton grower.’ Whole bunches and whole berries in the press. Wild fermentation. Nine months maturation in French oak (barriques and […]
by vinonotebook20 viewswine-reviews2025carbunupchardonnaychardonnay-margaret-rivercredaro - news
La Farra Prosecco Superiore Sparkles With a Low Country Seafood Boil
Summer is starting to wind down with children returning to school, sunsets beginning a few minutes earlier, and the weather starting to cool off (in some parts of the world!). In the United States, Labor Day weekend signals this shift and although many of us aren’t quite ready for pumpkin spice, we can at least […] READ MORE The post La Farra Prosecco Superiore Sparkles With a Low Country Seafood Boil appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning18 viewseuropeevents-and-travelregional-winessparklingwine-reviewswineries - news
What are the Best Drinks for Summer Sipping at the Cottage?
As we head into this weekend, we can treat it as the warm-up for the long weekend that follows. Whether you’re heading to a cottage or making the most of your own backyard, there are still lots of beautiful warm evenings ahead of us. Yes, and they deserve something great in the glass. So what should we be pouring? Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s largest drinks review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! This is my favourite stretch of the year. Nobody has said the word […]
by Natalie MacLean17 viewsbest-wineslcbo-wine-listwine-pickswine-ratingswine-reviewswine-scores - news
Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 is a Brilliant Expression of Vinho Verde
Elegance and authenticity are in each bottle of Alvarinho produced in the northern areas of Portugal. Having visited the regions four times, my fascination with this indigenous grape is endless. When I received a recent opportunity to taste Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 ($22) as a sample, no hesitation was needed. If this grape […] READ MORE The post Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 is a Brilliant Expression of Vinho Verde appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning21 viewseuropepeople-you-should-knowregional-wineswhite-winewine-connoisseurswine-reviews - news
What Drinks are Perfect for Casual Saturday Afternoon or Evening?
Pickleball is now the fastest growing sport in the country. Almost 2 million of us are playing. That means a lot of us are sitting beside a court on a Saturday afternoon and wondering what to pour. Who better to help us than our favourite drinks expert Natalie MacLean, editor Canada’s largest drinks review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! Pickleball has a zone called the kitchen, and the rules say you’re not allowed to stand in it. I’ve finally found a sport that understands me. I’ve always been kitchen- […]
by Natalie MacLean19 viewsbest-wineswine-pickswine-ratingswine-reviewswine-scoreswine-tasting - news
Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
From Ross Hill’s Griffin Road home vineyard, planted over 20 years ago and 750 to 810 metres above sea level. Sustainability at the heart of Ross Hill, being certified carbon […]
by vinonotebook15 viewswine-reviews2024carbon-neutral-winechris-jessopdefine-winensw - news
Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Cabernet Franc 2024
From ‘the Ridge,’ a small part of Ross Hill’s Griffin Road home vineyard, planted over 20 years ago and 750 to 810 metres above sea level. Sustainability at the heart […]
by vinonotebook14 viewswine-reviews2024cabernet-franccarbon-neutral-winechris-jessopnsw - news
Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Shiraz 2024
From ‘the Ridge,’ a small part of Ross Hill’s Griffin Road home vineyard, planted over 20 years ago and 750 to 810 metres above sea level. Sustainability at the heart […]
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