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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Pinot Gris 2025
The new Pinnacle Series labels from Ross Hill . Winemaking sees a little difference from many Australian Pinot Gris, with maturation in 100% old French oak for 8 months with […]
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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Sauvignon Blanc 2025
The new Pinnacle Series labels from Ross Hill. Winemaking sees maturation in 100% old French oak for 10 months with regular battonage/lees stirring. Winemaker is Chris Jessop. Ross Hill, Pinnacle […]
by vinonotebook12 viewswine-reviewscarbon-neutral-winechris-jessopclimate-active-carbon-neutraldefine-winensw - news
At Cattleya, Names Have Meaning, Wines Have Soul
I always look forward to the opportunity to chat with and sip wines produced by Bibiana Gonzalez Rave, founder and owner of Cattleya Wines. Our latest conversation was with a handful of journalists who had been sent four bottles of beautiful Cattleya wines (as samples) for tasting and learning. As always, Bibiana was as comfortable […] READ MORE The post At Cattleya, Names Have Meaning, Wines Have Soul appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning19 viewsevents-and-travelnorth-americapeople-you-should-knowred-wineregional-wineswine-connoisseurs - news
Paris Welcomed Us to the Table at Le Fumoir, a Hidden Gem to Discover
This past spring, eight ladies including me spent a luxurious five days discovering nuances of Paris that are not on the typical play list. Planned one year ago, I hosted this band of Francophiles who clearly, by the end of the trip, exuded a true joie de vivre. For four full days and an evening […] READ MORE The post Paris Welcomed Us to the Table at Le Fumoir, a Hidden Gem to Discover appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning16 viewseuropeevents-and-travelred-wineregional-winesrestaurantsrose - news
Understanding Italy through Wine – What Makes Italy the Most Diverse Wine-Producing Country on Earth?
What do Italian cars have to do with Italian wine? Everything, apparently. Turns out, Italian cars are as fundamental to the DNA of Italian culture and way of life as Italian wine! The brand Fiat, for example, is as synonymous with Italy as is say, Barolo, Brunello, or Chianti. Now, you may be wondering why […] READ MORE The post Understanding Italy through Wine – What Makes Italy the Most Diverse Wine-Producing Country on Earth? appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Ipshita Ray21 viewseuropeevents-and-travelred-wineregional-wineswhite-winewine-events - news
Sidewood Estate Shiraz 2024
Medium maturation in French oak. Select parcels from across the Hills. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, 2024 Deep and inky colour […]
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Sidewood Estate Pinot Noir 2025
Some whole bunch and whole berry fermentation. 8 months in French oak with around 20% new. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Pinot Noir, Adelaide […]
by vinonotebook11 viewswine-reviews2025adelaide-hillsdarryl-caitlindylan-leelenswood - news
Sidewood Estate Rosé 2025
From Adelaide Hills Shiraz grapes with stainless steel fermentation. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Rosé, Shiraz Adelaide Hills, 2025 Pale cerise, frgrant and floral/ […]
by vinonotebook12 viewswine-reviews2025adelaide-hillsdarryl-caitlindylan-leelenswood - news
Dalrymple Single Site Pipers River Pinot Noir 2024
Part of the Single Site series from Dalrymple and grown on their home estate vineyards. Winemaker is Peter Caldwell, he of the big sideburns, big handshake and big smile. Freshly […]
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Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2025 – Revisited
I first tasted this wine not long after release in 2025 8 months later, this knocked off one of the top gongs at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards to […]
by vinonotebook15 viewswine-reviews2025decanterdecanter-world-wine-awardsdialogue-preden-valley - news
Château Du Tertre 2022 Review
2022 is a powerful vintage in Bordeaux and that is evident in this wine from grand cru classé Château du […] The post Château Du Tertre 2022 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell20 viewswine-reviewsbordeauxcabernet-sauvignonfrancemargauxwine - news
Ross Hill Pinot Gris 2025 Review
This is high quality pinot gris from Ross Hill’s “Pinnacle Series” from the cool climate Orange region in Australia. Orange […] The post Ross Hill Pinot Gris 2025 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell18 viewsnew-releaseswine-reviewsaustralianew-south-walesorangered-wine - news
Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. Planted in 2008, the Leston Vineyard is located in the heart of Wilyabrup in the premier wine growing region Margaret River. Fruit comes […]
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Weingut Nigl Freiheit Gruner Veltliner 2025 Review – Best With Food
We always love a good bottle of Gruner Veltliner from Austria, as they can range from easy-drinking to complex and, regardless of style, typically pair rather nicely with a wide array of food choices. Weingut Nigl Freiheit Gruner Veltliner was one such bottle, and while we wanted a bit more complexity out of this one, ... Read more
by Jeremy18 viewswine-reviews2austriaeuropegruner-veltlinerwhite - news
🍷 Wine Jokes #6: I Asked Wine Bottles to Review Humans. They Were Brutal
We’ve spent centuries reviewing wine. It’s only fair the wine gets a turn. ⭐☆☆☆☆ Dave Who Said, “Let’s Save It for a Special Occasion” Bought me in 2019. Walks past me every weekend and says, “One day…” I’ve survived two birthdays. Three Christmases. A kitchen renovation. His daughter’s graduation. And... The post 🍷 Wine Jokes #6: I Asked Wine Bottles to Review Humans. They Were Brutal appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna13 viewswine-jokeswinewine-and-laughwine-reviews - news
Mora Pisa Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024 Review
This wine is from Mora in Central Otago in New Zealand and the Pisa subregion. Pisa is in the “middle […] The post Mora Pisa Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell16 viewsnew-releaseswine-reviewscentral-otagonew-zealandpisared-wine - news
Boundary Breaks #90 Extra Dry 2017 Review – Best With Age
Before a recent trip to explore more Finger Lakes wineries, we decided to crack open one of our older Riesling bottles from one of our favorite producers- Boundary Breaks! This bottle, their #90 Extra Dry, had been in our cellar for nearly a decade, and we were curious to see how the 2017 vintage was ... Read more
by Jeremy21 viewswine-reviews4new-yorkrieslingusawhite - news
Latest Pours from Cantina Tramin, Alto Adige’s Legendary Cooperative
Chilled white wines (sent as samples) were poured and on the table as our group of journalists, as part of a virtual tasting, swirled, sipped and learned about Cantina Tramin, a highly regarded wine cooperative in Tramin, Alto Adige located in northern Italy. Cantina Tramin is noted for its quality whites cultivated in cool climate vineyards […] READ MORE The post Latest Pours from Cantina Tramin, Alto Adige’s Legendary Cooperative appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning20 viewseuropeevents-and-travelregional-wineswhite-winewine-reviewswineries - news
Introducing VINO – Quality Wine In Pouches For Those On The Go!
VINO is real wine, made by a wine company that knows its craft, paired with packaging that actually suits modern life. It's a premium wine made to move with people, without weight, waste, or broken-glass panic
by JB Wine Guy16 viewsfeatured-promotionwine-reviewspinot-grispinot-noirrosevino-wine-pouches - news
Badiola Las Parcelas Rioja Blanco 2018 Review
This wine is a Rioja blanco from Badiola and labelled as “Las Parcelas”. Rioja blanco is typically a macabeo dominant […] The post Badiola Las Parcelas Rioja Blanco 2018 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell17 viewswine-reviewsriojaspainviurawhite-riojawine - news
Shaw Wines Shiraz 2018 Review
Shaw Wines is a producer in the Canberra region of Australia. This is a region most famed for the first […] The post Shaw Wines Shiraz 2018 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell18 viewswine-reviewsaustraliacanberrared-wineshirazwine - news
Hatzidakis Winery Mavrotragano 2022 Review – Santorini Red
When we think of wines from Santorini in Greece, our first thought is almost always the acidic white Assyrtiko. But did you know the island is also home to delicious red wines, too? Although the holdings of Mavrotragano are quite small, if you ever stumble upon a bottle, like this one from Hatzidakis Winery, grab ... Read more
by Jeremy21 viewswine-reviews4europegreecemavrotraganored - news
Château Pichon Longueville Baron 2003 Review
This is a superb wine from Château Pichon Longueville. The 2003 vintage was famously hot and dry in Bordeaux with […] The post Château Pichon Longueville Baron 2003 Review appeared first on Grape Observer Wine Review .
by Sean Mitchell14 viewsbest-of-the-bestwine-reviewsbordeauxcabernet-sauvignonfrancemerlot - news
Pour Provence Rosé and Let the Celebration Begin
Decades ago, I spent a summer in Paris between my junior and senior years in college. As I immersed myself in French culture from sun-up to sundown, my love for travel was solidified as was my new-found adoration of good wine paired with food. A particularly fond memory of that summer was the annual Bastille […] READ MORE The post Pour Provence Rosé and Let the Celebration Begin appeared first on Grape Experiences .
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