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Usher Tinkler Tinkemans Shiraz 2023
Off the back of the Royal Queensland Wine Show, I was known for some of my interesting (and perhaps entertaining) tasting notes. A wine of detail and complexity, this Usher Tinkler Shiraz offers plenty of interest to explore. What I see here is what I experienced in some trendy, whole bunch wines that I termed Fitzroy piss. You know the type. They're the wines that those uber-cool bars and restaurants in Melbourne's Fitzroy and Brunswick would eat up, deluxe. It's the use of whole bunches that makes the difference. This is all savoury, meaty and utterly smashable. Baked cherries and plum strudel, pan juices, cured meats, it's a wine with character and presence. But that presence doesn't steal the spotlight, it causes you to lean in and discuss. It brings curiosity with a hint of swagger and charm. Torn jeans, unshaven yet moving with grace to its own beat. That's this Shiraz. Mind you, light the fire and embrace the cool of night with the added bonus of some steaks sizzling over golden
by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)19 views50-1502390-94ptshunter-valleyshiraz - news
Ballandean Estate Saperavi 2023
What makes Saperavi unique is its red flesh. One of the first to plant the variety in Australia (2008), Ballandean Estate continues to be a high performer. Black plums, blackberries and squishy blueberries lead the charge, delivering plenty of flavour and a more densely packed expression than recent vintages. There’s power here, no question, but some of the charm that has elevated this Saperavi in years gone by feels reserved. The lifted notes of dried purple flowers and violets that have often defined the wine are notably subdued. In their place sits a savoury edge of meatiness and pan juices, wrapped around a core of dark fruit. A streak of granite-like minerality keeps things honest, providing shape and direction through the palate. The tannins close dusty and furry, bringing grip and structure that suggest this will continue to evolve with bottle age. It remains a thoroughly enjoyable drink, but having seen this wine reach some lofty heights before, this release sits a touch
by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)22 views50-1502390-94ptsgranite-beltsaperavi - news
Above the Vines, Then Among Them: A Napa Valley Hot Air Balloon and Winery Day
The post Above the Vines, Then Among Them: A Napa Valley Hot Air Balloon and Winery Day appeared first on Hill Family Estate .
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Dalla crisi al rilancio: come la famiglia Contini custodisce l’anima solenne della Vernaccia di Oristano
di Stefano Tesi Ci sono numeri che, a volte, parlano meglio di tutto. Ma che assumono un senso compiuto solo quando anche l’occhio e gli altri sensi hanno avuto la loro parte, contribuendo al superamento di quelle che Aldous Huxley (oppure Jim Morrison, se preferite) avrebbe definito le porte della percezione. Non c’è bisogno però di scomodare la mescalina e i suoi effetti per raccontare del fascino spigoloso, antico e a tratti solenne della Vernaccia di Oristano , la prima Doc sarda (fu riconosciuta nel 1971). Basta e avanza, a coglierne l’eterea complessità, calarsi nel sistema degli stagni di Oristano e nel corollario di vigne, borghi, nuraghi che li circondano. Annusare l’aria, scrutare i grandi spazi. Approfondire con le persone giuste, siano essi i pescatori di cefali, i produttori di bottarga, gli archeologi che scavano o – si capisce - i vignaioli. E alla fine immergersi nel su murruai, l’inconfondibile insieme di sensazioni odorose tendenti all’incenso (il termine, non a caso,
by noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Petrini)2 views - news
Out of Many, Wine: The Untold Story of the Founders’ Genuinely Massive Bar Tab
Here is something they left out of your eighth-grade history class. When the 56 men of the Continental Congress signed their names to the Declaration […] The post Out of Many, Wine: The Untold Story of the Founders’ Genuinely Massive Bar Tab appeared first on California Winery Advisor .
by CWA Staff20 viewsblog - news
Irish Liquor Lawyer writes U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5bzrb-v9Y0&list=RDMSmel6nRzZQ&index=16 Today, I filed my fifth amicus brief before the United States Supreme Court, this time in Yost v. Miller. The brief supports the Ohio Attorney General's petition for certiorari while urging the Court to affirm the Sixth Circuit's decision. The case presents issues that extend far beyond wine. At stake is whether the Constitution [...]
by Irish Liquor Lawyer1 viewliquor-case-discussion - news
Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships
Reading Time: 3 minutes Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery has once again captured Canada's top sparkling wine honour. Its 2019 The One was named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships, marking the second time the winery has earned this prestigious trophy and reinforcing Okanagan Falls' growing reputation as one of Canada's premier regions for traditional-method sparkling wine. The post Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships appeared first on BCWineTrends .
by Julian16 viewsok-falls-wineriessparkling-white - news
Greek Wines: More Than Just Retsina
For years I’d been reading about the growing popularity of Greek wines in New York. The unfamiliar grape names and descriptions of their distinctive flavours intrigued me, so when Franco’s Liquor Store advertised a Saturday tasting of Greek wines, I booked us in immediately. When we arrived, Luigi was outside grilling fragrant lamb kebabs to ... Read more The post Greek Wines: More Than Just Retsina first appeared on My VanCity .
by Sam The Wine Teacher19 viewswinefranco-s-lrsgreek-wineskaren-macneilmeditastethe-wine-bible - news
Gabriella Favara is the new President of Assovini Sicilia
Gabriella Favara becomes President of Assovini Sicilia, leading a new generation committed to promoting Sicilian wines, their unique terroirs and the international reputation of Sicily.
by jonathan17 viewsnewsassovini-siciliadonnafugatagabriella-favaragenerazione-nextitalian-wine - news
INSIDER DEAL! 47% OFF Filaments Alder Springs Mourvedre Vertical
Three excellent examples of Mourvedre (including one with a Perfect 10 Taste Rating) for well under $20 a bottle from ... Read more
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Frescobaldi (Uiv): stop a immobilismo, serve coraggio
“Meglio una decisione sbagliata che nessuna decisione”. È questo il messaggio lanciato oggi dal presidente di Unione italiana vini (Uiv), Lamberto Frescobaldi, durante l’annuale assemblea generale della principale associazione di rappresentanza per le imprese vitivinicole italiane. “Nelle attuali condizioni di mercato anche una vendemmia da... L'articolo Frescobaldi (Uiv): stop a immobilismo, serve coraggio proviene da oscarwine .
by redazione16 viewsnewsassembleauivdeclassamentigiacenzelambertofrescobaldiosservatoriouiv - news
Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One Named Best Sparkling Wine at ACWC
If you enjoy BC sparkling wine, you may be interested to find out which wine was named the best sparkling wine at the All Canadian Wine Championships this year. It is Noble Ridge’s 2019 The One. Here is the press release about their win, as written by the winery. Okanagan Falls, BC [July 7, 2026] Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery...
by mywinepal23 viewsawardsbcchardonnayokanaganpinot-noirpress-release - news
How the MICHELIN Guide Is Redefining Excellence in Wine Tourism
For more than a century, the MICHELIN Guide has influenced how travellers discover the world’s finest restaurants. Today, it is extending that influence into an entirely new arena – wine, and in doing so, it may reshape how wine regions are evaluated, experienced, and promoted. The launch of the inaugural 2026 MICHELIN Grape Selection is […] The post How the MICHELIN Guide Is Redefining Excellence in Wine Tourism appeared first on Liz Palmer .
by liz admin17 viewsfrench-winelocations-reviewsmichelin-guidewine-tourismburgundy - news
Best Napa Valley Wineries for a Picnic
Picnicking in Wine Country is the quintessential winery experience. We’re highlighting eight excellent Napa Valley wineries for enjoying a picnic. The post Best Napa Valley Wineries for a Picnic first appeared on NapaValley.com .
by WineCountry Collective17 viewswineriespicnic - news
Tresor Des Sables Tavel 2023 Review – Intense Rose
When it comes to interesting and, dare we say, somewhat robust rose wines, we almost always look towards Tavel in France to enjoy bottles made with the Rosé de Saignée method. This method effectively is bleeding off juice that is macerating on the grape skins as pigmentation is building. So rather than, say, a soft ... Read more
by Jeremy28 viewswine-reviews3europefrancegrenachemourvedre - news
Wine Vacation: Sleeping in Amarone Country — Villa Quaranta Tommasi, Valpolicella
There are hotel spas and then there is the Terme della Valpolicella. Most hotel spas give you eucalyptus steam rooms, a swimming pool, and a list of treatments with names like “Serenity Journey” that involve warm stones and someone playing a flute somewhere in the background. The spa at Villa... The post Wine Vacation: Sleeping in Amarone Country — Villa Quaranta Tommasi, Valpolicella appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna20 viewswine-italywine-vacationitalian-winevineyardswinewine-in-italy - news
Benanti Etna Bianco 2023 Review – Classic Sicilian White
When we visited Sicily, we absolutely fell in love with Benanti on the eastern side of Mount Etna. From their entry level wines to premium contrada (single vineyard) sites, we really didn't have a bad pour there at all. So when we buy an everyday drinker from Sicily at home, odds are good we turn ... Read more
by Jeremy27 viewswine-reviews4carricanteeuropesicilywhite - news
Behind the Cork™ - Tobin James Ballistic Zinfandel
2018 Tobin James Ballistic Zinfandel ($17) When a local grape harvester showed up at with six tons of Zinfandel grapes that he was willing to give away, Tobin “Toby” James, a young assistant winemaker at the time, asked if he could have the grapes to make his own wine. "Sure kid, knock yourself out," the owner replied. A year and a half later, Toby’s first wine won double gold medals, and a spot on The Wine Spectator’s coveted "Top 100 Wines of the Year.” Tobin James Cellars was born. For the next few years, Toby quietly produced his own popular small-batch wines, tasting and selling them out of a local wine shop in Paso Robles. Then in 1993, Toby finally took the plunge and built Tobin James Cellars. In 1996, Toby was joined by partners and winemakers, Lance and Claire Silver, who updated and expanded the winery to what it is today. They call Ballistic Zinfandel "Paso in a glass" as it is made up of 100% Zinfandel sourced from 27 individual vineyards from the diverse AVAs th
by Marc Kirkpatrick3 views - news
The Next Vintage: Shaping the future of AniChe Cellars
The name AniChe has appeared on wine labels since 2009. Long before Anaïs Mera knew she would one day help run a winery, it was already part of her identity. […] The post The Next Vintage: Shaping the future of AniChe Cellars appeared first on Sip Magazine .
by Aakanksha Agarwal18 viewsfeaturedoregonwineanicheoregon-wine - news
Building a special relationship: An American view of English wine
After visiting some of England's best producers, New York-based wine writer Jim Clarke offers a transatlantic perspective on the English wine scene. The post Building a special relationship: An American view of English wine appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
by Jim Clarke18 viewshomepage-featured-articlesnews-featuresenglish-sparkling-wineenglish-wine - news
Restaurants: celebrating 10 years of the Barbary, Neal’s Yard, with its countertop-only dining spanning southern Europe to north Africa
Website: https://www.thebarbary.co.uk/neals-yard Great meal last night at The Barbary, Neal’s Yard (London). It’s one of two locations for this amazing
by jamiegoode17 viewsfood-and-winelatestrestaurants - news
TV Segment: Deconstructing Bordeaux
The Bordeaux region is defined by the intersection of the Gironde Estuary and the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, a geography that mirrors the distinct character of its wines. While the Left Bank is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, the Right Bank is defined by Merlot. In my latest TV segment, I deconstructed the essential components of... The post TV Segment: Deconstructing Bordeaux appeared first on Exploring the Wine Glass .
by exploringthewineglass19 viewstv-segmentsbordeauxbordeaux-blendscabernet-franccabernet-sauvignonmerlot - news
Why the London Wine Competition is different – and why that matters to South African wineries
Entries are now open for the 2027 London Wine Competition, and wineries across South Africa are invited to participate in what promises to be the most comprehensive edition in the competition's history.
by SA Wine Industry19 viewsbusiness-and-marketingnewslondon-wine - news
Highlights: Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2023 South Africa
This is the latest vintage of one of the world’s great sweet wines. It’s the Vin de Constance from Klein
by jamiegoode22 viewsfeatureshighlightslatestsouth-africatop-storiesconstantia