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Yalumba Sanctum Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Yalumba have some prized Coonawarra holdings. The naming comes from the Menzies Vineyard being in the Inner Sanctum of the Terra Rossa strip. The iconography on the label represents the […]
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Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz 2023
A classic representation of the Barossa’s patchwork of soils, vines and terroir. Winemaker is Alexey Alon Doumbouya Yalumba, Galway Vintage, Shiraz, Barossa, 2023 Could this be from anywhere but the […]
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Yalumba Barossa Shiraz 2024
Part of the “Samuel’s Collection” range. Matured for 10 months in 12% new French and Hungarian hogsheads and barriques. The rest in old puncheons, barriques and hogsheads. Winemaker is Alexey […]
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Yalumba Eden Valley Roussanne 2025
Still one of the few single Roussanne bottlings in Australia. Sourced primarily from a single vineyard next door to the Yalumba winery (along with another Angaston vineyard an another in […]
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Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2023
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot. […]
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Chateau Doisy Dubroca Sauternes-Barsac 1975 Review – Vibrant
It's not every day you can crack open a 1975 Sauternes-Barsac. Truth be told, we have never had one this old before. But after finding this one tucked away at a bottle shop we frequent for a rather reasonable price, we decided to give it a go. Before even opening this one, we noticed something ... Read more
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Gundog Estate Indomitus Rutilus 2024
Total switch up from the 2023. This is now a multi variety blend (while all being from Hilltops). Shiraz (57%) from Hudson, Freeman and Moppity, while the latter provides Tempranillo […]
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What’s for Dinner? California Wines with Kitchen Standouts
One of my least favorite activities is figuring out what to make for dinner! With three children involved in several after school activities, a husband who worked constantly, my own job, and other diversions, contemplating dinners that appealed to all (yet didn’t take a great deal of time to prep and cook) led to a […] READ MORE The post What’s for Dinner? California Wines with Kitchen Standouts appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning22 viewsappetizersentreesnorth-americarecipesred-wineregional-wines - news
Filipa Pato 3B Rose Brut Nature Review – Fruity Sparkling Rose
We've been enjoying wines from Filipa Pato for quite some time now, and have had our eyes on the 3B sparkling rose brut nature as one to try. This one is quite the interesting bottle, and, for those curious, the 3B element stands for the grapes, Baga and Bical, as well as the origin- Bairrada! ... Read more
by Jeremy21 viewswine-reviews3bagabicaleuropeportugal - news
Pierre Paillard Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles XXI Review
After returning home from our trip to Champagne, we, naturally, started buying more Champagne. This wasn't so much because we didn't buy a lot while there (we did), but rather that many top producers were readily available to us at home- often not for much more than we could buy them in France. So we ... Read more
by Jeremy29 viewswine-reviews3europefrancepinot-noirsparkling - news
February Wine Reviews: Rediscovering My Taste of Smell and Love of the Modern Bistro
Everything tastes better after a break. I took a pause from reviewing wines in January for the first time in over a year. It was much needed. While I only originally took the break to clear my head, I ended up needing sinus surgery, which basically meant I couldn’t drink wine for the entire month […]
by Katie21 viewswinewine-reviewsbourgogneloire-valleyvin-de-francewine-recommendation - news
At Johan Vineyards, Biodynamics Meet the Cool Pulse of Oregon
Located within the Van Duzer Corridor AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is Johan Vineyards that produces stellar wines from cool climate grapes. A total of 175 acres with 87 acres under vine, this certified Biodynamic estate has as its goal “to create a self sustained holistic farm system with the energy to produce an honest […] READ MORE The post At Johan Vineyards, Biodynamics Meet the Cool Pulse of Oregon appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning24 viewsevents-and-travelnorth-americared-wineregional-winesrosewine-reviews - news
Lindely Vingard H..Vid 2023 Review – Crisp Danish White
During our trip to Denmark, we knew we had to pick up some Danish wines to bring home. Now, you may be thinking, isn't that quite far north for wine production? The answer is yes, Denmark very much is in the extreme in terms of climate, especially as far as grapes are concerned. But recently, ... Read more
by Jeremy22 viewswine-reviews2denmarkeuropejohannitermerzling - news
Rodaro Schioppettino Romain 2016 Review – Dried Fruit Notes
When out at a local wine shop, we stumbled upon a bottle of Rodaro's Schioppettino and, given that it was a new grape for us, we naturally scooped it up right away. But as this one is made with grapes that were allowed to raisinate, and clocked in at a robust 15% ABV, we never ... Read more
by Jeremy21 viewswine-reviews4europeitalyredschioppettino - news
Campanilismo in the Glass: Touring Central Italy for Cristaldi & Co.
A quick note to let you know that my inaugural piece for Cristaldi & Co. is now live, focusing on four producers that I visited in Central Italy (via media tour) in the Fall of 2025. It was a fantastic jaunt, with great food and even better people. And the wines were pretty wonderful, too! […] Source
by 1WineDude19 viewsabout-1winedude-bloggoing-proitalian-winewine-publicationscristaldi-cowine-reviews - news
Lewis Cellars and The Art of Taste
Lewis Cellars has been making bold Napa Valley wines for more than three decades, but its newly unveiled tasting room feels like a reintroduction. High above the valley floor along the Silverado Trail, on a west-facing hill with front-row sunset views, Lewis Cellars’ new home delivers a provocative take on modern luxury. It’s immersive, and… The post Lewis Cellars and The Art of Taste appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco .
by Fran Miller21 viewshaute-winewine-countrywine-reviewslewis-cellarsnapa-valleynapa-valley-wine - news
Duckhorn Vineyards Celebrates 50 Years
Fifty years is a long time in Napa Valley. Long enough to watch vineyards change hands, styles rise and fall, and reputations come and go. To reach that milestone, and still feel relevant, confident, and forward-looking, is another thing entirely. This year, Duckhorn Vineyards marks its 50th anniversary. It’s a moment that feels like a… The post Duckhorn Vineyards Celebrates 50 Years appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco .
by Fran Miller21 viewshaute-winewine-countrywine-reviewswinemaker-interviewsduckhornduckhorn-vineyards - news
Top Picks: Napa and Sonoma Sparkling Wines for Valentine’s Day
Love bubbly? You can keep the budget under $75 and support made-in-California while enjoying some delicious selections. Because hand-crafted sparkling wine is always the right call for a Valentine’s Day treat, why not indulge your taste buds with a full-on experience at the winery? Here are four of the best bottles of fizz with a… The post Top Picks: Napa and Sonoma Sparkling Wines for Valentine’s Day appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco .
by Laurie Jo Miller Farr19 viewswine-countrywine-reviewswine-spiritsbouchainebubblyfrank-family-vineyards - news
December Wine Reviews: A Tour de France to Wrap a Wild Year of Wine Reviewing
Notes on the Rhône, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, the Loire – and beyond. When I started this little wine-reviewing experiment in January, I really had no idea where it would take me. Now, wrapping the last one of the year, I admittedly have mixed feelings. Some months, I was so short on time that I […]
by Katie21 viewswinewine-reviewsbordeauxchampagneloire-valleywine-recommendation - news
BIG NEWS: Joe Joins Cristaldi & Co. (and Here’s Your DISCOUNT CODE!)
BIG NEWS, folks! As some of you have seen already, we’ve officially announced that I am on the editorial staff at Cristaldi & Co., joining my longtime bruthah-from-anothah-muthah Jonathan Cristaldi as a contributor and wine reviewer on his new genre-disrupting platform. I am very excited to officially pair up with JC, with whom I have […] Source
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Bring The Best Of Italy To The Table With Santa Margherita
From a fine Prosecco Superiore bubbly to its signature Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita has a wine for every occasion. The post Bring The Best Of Italy To The Table With Santa Margherita appeared first on Food Wine Travel .
by Christine Salins22 viewswinewine-featureswine-pickrecipes-savourywine-reviews - news
Elevate Aperitivo Hour With Maretti’s New Italia Wine Range
Head to @maretti_it for the chance to win a trip for two to the Amalfi Coast. The post Elevate Aperitivo Hour With Maretti’s New Italia Wine Range appeared first on Food Wine Travel .
by Christine Salins29 viewswinewine-featureswine-pickwine-reviews - news
November Wine Reviews: From Bordeaux Blanc to Beautiful Beaujolais
A small but mighty round-up and the launch of my limited-edition wine club. Every year, I get to November and lose it just a little bit. It feels like everything goes a tiny bit wrong – I accidentally post Carousels with typos, I wake up feeling a little off, my stomach can’t cope with the […]
by Katie25 viewswinewine-reviewsbeaujolaisbordeauxcotes-du-rhonevouvray - news
October Wine Reviews: A Stellar Sancerre Met By Equally Excellent Loire Valley Neighbors
The month the Loire Valley took center stage on my palate – even as Champagne took over NYC. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers,” wrote L.M. Montgomery in Anne of Green Gables. And really, with fall foliage, pumpkin patches, and apple picking, I agree. But the reality is that […]
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