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Nebbiolo from Canavese, between plain and mountain
written by Erika Mantovan The grape best known for giving life to the “wine of kings” and Piedmont form an
by Erika Mantovan4 viewsitalynewsalto-canavesecalusocanavese-nebbiolocarema - news
The Last Two Wines From My Rhine River Cruise
Here are my tasting notes for the last few wines I enjoyed on my Avalon Waterways cruise of the Rhine River. I did try several German beers while on excursions during the day and will try to write an article on German beer later. My Wine Tasting Notes Christoph-Seydel-Str 2024 Spätburgunder trocken Reinhessen. Crystal clear. Medium minus red cherry colour. ...
by mywinepal6 viewscruisegermanypinot-noirrhinerosetourism - news
Record price for a bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1945, $812,500
It’s hard not to raise an eyebrow when you see that a bottle of wine has been sold at auction for 800,000 USD. But everything is explained when you see that it is a Romanée-Conti 1945, a legendary grand cru from Burgundy from a legendary year. The auction was held in New York by Acker […] Continue reading: Record price for a bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1945, $812,500 The post Record price for a bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1945, $812,500 was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
by Britt Karlsson3 viewsnewsauctionsburgundysilly - news
Château Montrose
Discover Château Montrose, a Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé, where historic terroir, meticulous plot management, and sustainable innovation shape an ambitious vision for the future of viticulture in the face of climate change.
by Lola Mulard4 viewsnewsage-worthy-winecabernet-sauvignoncharlotte-bouygueschateau-montroseclimate-and-viticulture - news
Château Deyrem-Valentin
Discover Château Deyrem-Valentin, a family-owned estate in Margaux shaped by exceptional gravelly terroirs, where Cabernet Sauvignon fully expresses the elegance, depth, and aging potential of the great wines of the Médoc.
by Lola Mulard4 viewsnewsbordeaux-red-winebordeaux-terroircabernet-sauvignonchateau-deyrem-valentinchateau-soussan - news
May 10: Mother’s Day
It's Mother's Day. Get her a bottle of something nice. Maybe she'll share it with you. It's what mothers do.
by Frank Kelly Rich8 viewstoday-s-reason-to-drink - news
Trois Noix
Discover Trois Noix in Oak Knoll, Napa Valley: a family-owned, B Corp-certified winery that reimagines the California style with fresh, elegant, and refined wines, influenced by European tradition and sustainable viticulture.
by Lola Mulard5 viewsnewsartisanal-wineb-corpbalanced-winescabernet-sauvignoncalifornia-terroir - news
Howard Park Arbor Novae Syrah 2024
The name Arbor Novae means “new trees” in Latin, and expresses Howard Park’s ongoing connection with the trees that support the ecosystem of their own vineyards and then extend out […]
by vinonotebook6 viewswine-reviews2024arbor-novaeburch-family-winesearth-dayhoward-park - news
A staggering statistic
About once every two months, I meet up for lunch with a group of friends I name The Birthday Girls. As that suggests, we meet up around the time when one of us has a birthday. Not necessarily the same week as the birthday even, but close enough that we all have a common date free in our diary. There are ten of us altogether, although not all of us can manage all of the dates. On average there are about 7 or 8 of us at any one time. We know one another going back decades and first met when our children were at nursery age. A few weeks ago saw such a meeting to celebrate L's birthday. She dropped the bombshell that she and her husband of over 30 years have just separated. About a month ago, another one announced she was separated from her long-term partner. It got me thinking that in our group: 3 are married still 3 of us are widows 4 are divorced or separated So in other words only 3 out of 10 are still in a relationship. That is quite a staggering statistic for such a small group
by noreply@blogger.com (ADDY)0 viewsbirthday-girlsdivorcedmarriedwidow - news
Wild Game The Duke Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Quite the pocket dynamo, these Wild Game The Duke Cabernets walk with a gracious humility, and you can't help but lean in that little bit closer. And do I need to mention value? This was $40 over a decade ago, and yet the quality continues to elevate, but the price does not. Winning! Already with six years young, this is excellent buying for the asking price. Coonawarra Cabernet is superb when in the zone and this is a perfect example. I suspect it would be twice the price (at least) from a more 'trendy' region... Composed, silky and lacy, dried thyme, sage, green olives, salt bush and dried petals diffuse in unison, delivering a wine of moreishness and immense satisfaction. Dark chocolate and dried mint leaves flank a core of blackberries and blackcurrants. It's a wine that reveals itself slowly yet carries a proud confidence without being exuberant. An excellent Cabernet, it's well worth getting on your radar. 95/100 Region: Coonawarra RRP: $40 Source: Sample Winer
by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)6 views40-502095ptscabernet-sauvignoncoonawarra - news
Travellers Shiraz Viognier 2023
Wonderfully medium-bodied, this Travellers Shiraz Viognier is a wine of fluency, lacy shape and severe approachability. Sourced from Queensland's Granite Belt region, the fruit was grown at Ballandean Estate. The Shiraz was partway through fermentation before Viognier (4%) was added to complete the co-fermentation. It saw 80/20 seasoned French and American barrels (3-4 years old) for six months. Pretty scents of red petals, red cherry fruit, red apple skin, apricot kernel and dried sage bring lift, energy and plenty of joy. These flow seamlessly to the palate where the expected Granite Belt minerality raises its hand along with fine sheets of black pepper. Fine brick dust tannins coat the palate on close with a faint lick of meatiness and balsamic upping the moreish factor. A great drink for the asking price, this is an enthusiastic recommendation from me. 92/100 Region: Granite Belt RRP: $29 Source: Sample Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram
by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)5 views20-302390-94ptsblendsgranite-beltshiraz - news
Howard Park Arbor Novae Fiano 2025
The name Arbor Novae means “new trees” in Latin, and expresses Howard Park’s ongoing connection with the trees that support the ecosystem of their own vineyards and then extend out […]
by vinonotebook6 viewswine-reviews2019arbor-novaeburch-family-wineschardonnayearth-day - news
MenoDodicIGP: Gracciano della Seta - Rosso di Montepulciano 2024
di Roberto Giuliani Non è così scontato trovare un ottimo Rosso di Montepulciano a meno di 12 euro, parliamo di Gracciano della Seta, una delle aziende di riferimento del territorio poliziano. In verità io l’ho bevuto in una trattoria che si trova al Lago del Turano nel comune di Colle di Tora (RI), costava 16 euro e, quindi, ero certo che sul web sarebbe stato inferiore. Beh, ne vale la pena: tanto floreale (rosa, viola) e con un frutto fresco e generoso che ti coglie sia al naso che al gusto, una purezza stilistica invidiabile e un’alcolicità ferma a quota 13. Pura beatitudine enoica! Prezzo medio sul web 9,80 euro
by noreply@blogger.com (Andrea Petrini)1 view - news
Howard Park Arbor Novae Chenin Blanc 2024
The name Arbor Novae means “new trees” in Latin, and expresses Howard Park’s ongoing connection with the trees that support the ecosystem of their own vineyards and then extend out […]
by vinonotebook7 viewswine-reviewsarbor-novaeburch-family-winesearth-dayhoward-parkhoward-park-arbor-novae-chenin-blanc-2024 - news
Introducing Greg’s List
Greg’s List — OC Craft Beer Finder: What It Does (click on Greg’s List above) 🗺️ Find Beer Near You Tap “Find Beer Near Me” and the app uses your device’s location to surface breweries and craft beer bars within … Continue reading →
by Gregory Nagel1 viewuncategorized - news
ASDA wine recommendations! 6 wines to buy …..
ASDA wine selection has some good choices. White, red, rose. Wine recommendations by Lisa Johnston (thewinemuse). The post ASDA wine recommendations! 6 wines to buy ….. appeared first on winemusing .
by Lisa Johnston3 viewswhat-s-good - news
Lava Cap Barbera Review
Excellent Barbera from the Sierra Foothills of California, we review the Lava Cap Barbera. Barbera grown in volcanic soils at ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen4 viewsbarberacalifornia - news
Chateau D’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé
Whispering Angel is a dry rose from Provence and is considered a benchmark for the style. Wine review by Lisa Johnston (thewinemuse). The post Chateau D’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé appeared first on winemusing .
by Lisa Johnston6 viewscotes-de-provencerosegrenache - news
A Review of my Water Tasting Classes in The Daily Pour
Amanda Paul wrote a review of one of my Water Tasting Classes in San Francisco, for The Daily Pour. The Daily Pour will be sponsoring a water judging called the Water Choice Awards later this year. I quickly realized our host was one of those rare people who moves through the world like an almanac, […] The post A Review of my Water Tasting Classes in The Daily Pour first appeared on Alcademics .
by Camper English1 viewclasseswater - news
How I Clarified the Ice Problem – Imbibe Magazine
For the 20th anniversary issue of Imbibe Magazine (to which I have subscribed all 20 years, and written for a few times), Wayne Curtis wrote a story on my work on and solution to creating clear ice at home. Among these was Camper English. A spirits writer based in San Francisco with a background in science, […] The post How I Clarified the Ice Problem – Imbibe Magazine first appeared on Alcademics .
by Camper English1 viewice - news
A Review of my Water Tasting Class in Coyote Media
Soleil Ho, the former SF Chronicle restaurant critic, attended one of my Water Tasting Classes in San Francisco and wrote up an awesome review of it for Coyote Media. The class was a particularly fun session, with two very opinionated bartenders in attendance. I don’t usually consider water in my daily life. I drink good […] The post A Review of my Water Tasting Class in Coyote Media first appeared on Alcademics .
by Camper English1 viewclasseswater - news
Poire Belle-Hélène and WO Frappato 2025 Make Dessert an Elegant Affair
Almost two weeks ago, I was in Paris along with seven incredible ladies who love the City of Light as much as I do. One of our many experiences was an all day cooking class at Le Foodist where we stretched the limits of our culinary skill set to create a dejeuner to remember. After […] READ MORE The post Poire Belle-Hélène and WO Frappato 2025 Make Dessert an Elegant Affair appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning8 viewsdessertseuropeevents-and-travelrecipesred-wineregional-wines - news
Il Friulano e l’asse del tempo: la verticale di Muzic tra memoria e progetto
L’asse del tempo, nella riflessione che lo scrittore Emmanuel Carrère affida alle pagine del suo libro Kolchoz, si divide in due direzioni distinte: una dimensione orizzontale, popolata dalle relazioni, dagli amici e dai compagni di viaggio, e una verticale, che agisce come un cordone ombelicale capace di legarci indissolubilmente ai nostri figli, ai genitori e […] L'articolo Il Friulano e l’asse del tempo: la verticale di Muzic tra memoria e progetto proviene da La Stanza del vino .
by Michelangelo Tagliente5 viewsitinerari-del-gustocollio-biancocollio-white-winecollio-wine-tastingcollio-winemaking-historydegustazione-collio - news
A Tour of Wine Grapes: Malbec
Malbec 🍷 Image from Lapastoure Didier on Wikimedia Commons Malbec's roots trace back to southwestern France, where it has been cultivated for over a thousand years. In the rugged Cahors region, it goes by many names — Côt, Auxerrois, or Pressac — and produces famously dark, tannic wines that the locals call "black wine." Malbec's thick skin is so loaded with anthocyanins (color pigments) that it was historically used as a natural ink and fabric dye in France. It remains one of the six permitted grapes in Bordeaux blends, adding color and structure to the mix. While Cahors championed Malbec, the grape remained a minor player in Bordeaux and never gained broader recognition across France. The brutal frost of 1956 wiped out much of the Cahors vineyards due to the grape's vulnerability to the cold, damp European climate. It was fading into obscurity — until Argentina changed everything. In 1853, a French agricultural engineer named Michel Pouget took Malbec cuttings to Mendoza, Argentina.
by Marc Kirkpatrick1 view