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Hello and welcome to my weekly dig into the pile of wine samples begging to be tasted. I'm happy to bring you the latest episode of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the best bottles that have come through my door recently.Last…

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When we think of high-quality wine produced in the United States, we think first of California. However, Arizona vineyards are gaining in prestige and more and more wineries continue to enter the market, producing unique, high quality…

A new wave of Mexican wine is on the rise in Guanajuato, a state in the central highlands. While the region is internationally known for the tourist hub of San Miguel de Allende, just outside the city is…

France could be forced to cancel its ban on vinification from hybrid varieties and Bordeaux is already studying their use. © Wine Australia | After authorizing non-regional varieties, Bordeaux could then plant hybrid vines.…

A creditor has moved against Auckland Coopers Creek vineyard. Photo/Michael CraigA request has been filed to liquidate a long-established Auckland vineyard at Huapai near Kumeū. Coopers Creek Vineyard on State Highway 16, a famous…

When asked what they think of Greek white wines, most wine drinkers will think of Retsina and wince! Retsina has the distinctive smell and taste of pine resin or Pinesol. And that is an acquired experience! For something…

Whether you prefer a glass of translucent Irsai Olivér or a deep ruby ​​Egri Bikavér is a matter of personal taste. However, when it comes to the question of which is healthier, we probably couldn't give a quick and straightforward…

Oenophiles, whether experts or simple enthusiasts, all know Red, White and Rosé Wines, the colors come from the manipulations during the production. Specifically, they come from the skin of grapes. Virtually all wine juices are clear and…

Massachusetts wine merchant Gordon Alexander has been working with fine wines for more than three decades, and in 2018 he launched Terroir Wines with business partner Sheri Carl. Aptly named, the company is "dedicated to the principle…

Frank and I were thrilled to meet Orfila Vineyards' newest winemaker, Andrew Wisniewski, who has been on board the winery since April 2021. However, in terms of winemaking, Wisniewski has just completed last year's cycle of overseeing the…

Nicholas Molnar, a winemaker who helped launch fine wine in the now-famous Napa County region of Carneros, died Jan. 11. He was 94 years old.A Hungarian-born who fled Budapest after the failure of the 1956 revolution to overthrow the…

"],"renderIntial":true,"wordCount":350}"> When Tom Gamble's grandfather arrived in Napa Valley, California in 1916, wine grapes didn't seem like the best crop for a new farmer - lawmakers were then discussing Prohibition. Gamble's…

Wine cellar Getty As a group of friends gathered to celebrate a special 50and anniversary in the first month of 2020, before Covid took over the world, anticipation of a 50-year-old wine about to be poured began…

LIVERMORE, CA - This is the most expensive house currently on the market in Livermore, according to Redfin.The auction will start at $ 5 million in a live auction for the artist's dream house, which holds three liquor licenses. The…

Mardin and Tekirdag, Turkey - As Gabriel Oktay Cili works in his small, paneled silverware shop in the heart of the southeastern Turkish city of Mardin, several people drop off damaged jewelry, which he repairs with a decades-old…

There is already too much hate in this world. Growing up, I was taught that you can hate something but never hate it. Years ago, polite society frowned upon the use of…

While winter is appreciated for the beautiful snowy landscapes and the cold weather which encourages trendy…

Wine is a sure sign of the holidays with sparkling wine, mulled wine, party wine, gift wine and an excuse to splurge with that special wine for your table. If you need help with your shopping list, do yourself a favor and consult the pro…

December is here and that means it's a month full of festivities and celebrations. Holidays are thirsty work, which is why we've put together a list of new bars in Singapore that should be on your radar as the New Year…

The wines of France and Italy may be globally - and rightly so - revered, but like most good things, they have Greece to thank for it. In a broad discussion of Greek wines on the Ouzo Talk podcast, avid wine collector Nick Andriotakis,…

Drinking sparkling wine is a year-round ritual for many, but some save it for the holiday season, most obviously New Years Eve. Now is the time to sip and shop, and the sparkling choices made by Sonoma are plentiful. Three decades ago, a…

By Barbara M. HouleAhead of the holidays and in the spirit of the season, Justus Wagner, Wine Manager at Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Market in Worcester, shares wine recommendations for this most festive time of year.The Dining In column…

our-newcastle, food, hunter valley, briar ridgeA silent ray of sunlight shines on the lush, flourishing vines twisting and turning, through the relatively high vineyard of Briar Ridge in Mount View, in the Hunter Valley. Fresh shoots of…

MOSCOW - One year after its opening, Russian wine is always full. Located in the center of Moscow, it has become a trendy restaurant. Its wine list stands out: it offers only Russian brands, more than 200, marked in different colors in…

MADRID (JTA) - Located in the Priorat region of Spain, hidden in the steep hills and lush mountains of the province of Tarragona, 160 km southwest of Barcelona, ​​is the Celler de…

While Chianti is the best-known Tuscan wine, a small survey reveals a wide variety of fine selections from…

AdvertisingGrants provide youth programs, social services and community initiatives with financial assistance and essential educational resources PASO ROBLES, CALIF. - November 3, 2021 - JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery announced today…

Tailor-made masterclasses created by the hotel's Michelin-starred chefs In the magnificent setting of The five, guests will participate in cooking classes led by the hotel's Michelin-starred chefs. Each masterclass ends in style, with a…

Château d'Issan is located in the Marguax de Bordeaux appellation. [email protected] Château d'Issan has, like most Bordeaux residents, a long history, dating back to the 12th…

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection Stanly Ranch is a rare opportunity to live the Napa Valley dream and immerse yourself in a holistic wellness lifestyle…

Through Dennis lennox, CP Contributor | Sunday 17 October 2021A sentry stands guard in front of the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. | Dennis lennoxIt's hard not to describe Luxembourg as reminiscent of the backdrop to…

Ridley Scott at the Mas des Infermières. © Mas des Infermières In his domain in Luberon, in Provence, the British director and producer puts his first bottles of wine on the market. We can expect…

Yamanashi - It's dawn after Typhoon Chanthu inundated the vineyards of Koki Oyamada, and the budding winegrowers who came to train at Domaine Oyamada are already bathed in sweat, slapping mosquitoes as they pluck bunches of grapes.…

Sam's Club partners with the online alcohol delivery platform DRINKS to provide online wine purchase and delivery to customers, starting with Member's Mark wine from the Sam's Club brand. The…

Calling All Wine Lovers: Attend a Free Texas Fine Wine Educational Session at Thursday October 7 via Zoom! The idea is to bring people together… while being safe. Texas Fine Wine hosts these events on the…

Written by: Marlène Osteen | Problem: 2021/10 - October Bordeaux, Napa Valley and ... Tiger, Georgia? We are serious! The Center for Life Enrichment is hosting a tour of the amazing Stonewall Creek Winery on October 12.…

The nearly three dozen grape varieties range from old favorites to rare and unusual.For the winegrowers of From Napa to Paso Robles, the name "Siletto" is one that ignites the imagination. While the family vineyard grows Cabernets, Pinot…

A vineyard in the Livermore Valley Photo, courtesy of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association The Livermore Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) is one of the oldest wine regions in California. In 1982,…

Do you miss travel? Do you dream of seeing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in France or traveling to Spain to attend a flamenco show in Seville? If the Delta variant of the coronavirus has convinced you to stay local for now, you can…

CAPE WINELANDS, South Africa, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) - The vineyards that constantly emerged along the roads of the southwestern tip of South Africa were nearly bare this time of September, the first month of spring here. , although in stark…

The Rothschilds have been expanding their vineyard interests beyond France for decades.The relationship with the Catena and their Malbec began in 1999, about 11 years earlier (1988), when the Rothschilds acquired Vina Los Vascos in…

AUSTRIA - JANUARY 01: Mailberg Valley, Weinviertel, Lower Austria. (Photo by Imagno / Getty Images) ... Getty Images Austrian wines are far behind German wines in the world market, just as…

Tucked away in a quiet corner, Amari manages to feel like a secret even though it's located on one of the busiest stretches of Midtown. Next to the locals' favorite underground bar-style Death & Taxes, Amari is an Italian cocktail…

The first Grand Cru d'Alsace was the Schlossberg de Kaysersberg, a sort of test balloon for the category which began in 1975. Since then, 50 other Grands Crus have been created. jacques de lait take a closer look at the top 10 bottles of…

by Xinhua writer Lyu TianranCAPE WINELANDS, South Africa, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) - The constantly emerging vineyards along the roads of the southwestern tip of South Africa were nearly bare this time of September,!--repaste.body.begin-->…

A glass of wine. Photo by Riane Menardi Morrison Eat and drinkThese rich, spicy wines help fight colder temperatures and ease the transition into sweater season. By Kristin Owens September 22, 2021 Neither…

Tuscany is well known for its rolling hills and rugged mountains that tower over picturesque medieval villages and attract thousands of tourists every year. There you will find Florence, which is the cradle of the…

news, national, There are over 100 commercial grape varieties planted in Australia, with a dominance of shiraz, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, grenache and sémillon. Market forces and the onset of climate change, however,…

Hazel Technologies, Inc. has announced a partnership with Jasmine Vineyards, a San Joaquin Valley-based table grape grower-packer-shipper of more than a dozen different grape varieties. Jasmine Vineyards plans to incorporate…

Two independent food policies, one here in the United States and the other in France, are criticized by environmentalists and sustainability advocates, who argue that the approaches they impose waste resources…

Beach with pier during sunset in Santa Barbara, California getty California is one of those states that sparks a multitude of images - images of breathtaking natural beauty that can range from charming…

When it comes to drinking well, San Francisco lives up to New York and any European city you can name. Many restaurants in the bay offer superb wine programs. It is a dilemma of which ones are more deserving. At the end of the day, it's…

Often touted as the healthiest drink on the bar, is red wine right for you? Yes and no. Many complex flavors of red wine can be complex, so the nutritional properties can be complex as well, leading to years of title and inter-vow…

America has its share of great wine regions, but some of the best wines are found outside of the United States. So if you're dating Fredericksburg or taking trips to Napa, it's time to expand your horizons and your palate.…

For the pure happiness of the ritual, nothing in the world of wine beats opening a bottle of sparkling wine. The unwinding of the wire cage, the sound of the cork (which should be a controlled and muffled 'phssst', not a bang), the sound…

The UK wine scene has been booming over the past year, with a wine produced in Wales winning a gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards in July this year. Despite preconceptions that the UK is not the right climate for winemaking, the!-->…

Still yearning after that last minute vacation in the French wine regions, but it seems a little out of reach? Well, a vacation is definitely on the cards, and the good news is you won't have to travel abroad to enjoy a slice of the wine!-->…

View of Saint Florent on the northwest coast of Corsica, France Tom mullen The French island of Corsica is twice the size of the US state of Rhode Island, about half the size of Wales. This island with jagged…

It's all too easy to get bogged down in a wine rut, blasting corks and capsules of the same styles, regions or grape varieties with too much regularity. Of course, diversifying can be a challenge: there are more great wines from around…

Walmart's added five premium wines to its Winemakers Selection store brand, a label that was discovered in 2018 and periodically renewed since then. The latest addition is the Winemakers Selection Reserve series, five grape varieties at $…

PublicityEvent celebrates the 2020 Estate White and Calcaria release of the vineyard Stonewall, Texas - July 13, 2021 - Kuhlman Cellars is delighted to announce a special Dog Days of Summer Wine Release Party to benefit the Humane…

July 17, 2021IN THE FOOTBALLS from Chianti Classico in central Italy, Elena Lapini and her husband walk down rows of neat vines and inspect their fruit. The grapes ripen too quickly under the scorching sun. Too much tan on the vine and…

Baudoin Havaux, President of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, addresses the judges at the start of ... a tasting session. Simon Beuzart - Creativeroom SPRL Despite the challenges that made many judges and…

As July 14 approaches, today we're taking a quick look at French wine. While many wine critics like to poke fun at French wine, it remains the world leader in just about every category, producing…

Judging by the numbers, white wine enthusiasts in the United States are loath to give up their glass of Chardonnay. Last year, according to Dr. Liz Thach, MW (using Nielsen scan data), consumers picked up 32,038,000 cases of the…

Master winemaker Alessio Carli's foray into his deeply personal wines. Alessio Carli did fine wines for prestigious winemakers on two continents for decades, but always finds the time to produce his own wines as he wishes, under the double…

For decades, the picturesque vineyards of Pontchartrain have been nestled in the small hills just north of…

The famous Avignon bridge (Photo: Hans Braxmeier) When I was a toddler boy my mother was eager for me to learn French and once taught me this old folk song On the bridge of Avignon (" On the bridge of Avignon "). You probably know the…

Nineteenth-century German settlers in the Pedernales Valley region of Texas Hill Country left two enduring traditions: a rich agricultural heritage and a spirit of "fun and hard work," historian Terry G.…

Meagan DrillerI make it my mission to only drink Mexican wine when I'm in Mexico. I don't mean this arrogantly - I'm by no means a wine expert. What I mean is Mexico has some really amazing wines, and the majority of us don't drink them.…

Last week I pleaded for American sparkling wine - for Independence Day, no less - and this week I'm back with some of my favorite bottles. Each of them deserves to be opened under the fireworks. Gruet Blanc de Noirs, $ 20 America's…

Italy has long been the wine peninsula and known as one of the world's great wine producers.Recently,…

Predicting the future of organic wines may seem easy. The number of certified hectares is constantly increasing in Europe. The small winegrowers are reconverting, as well as the famous Bordeaux châteaux. Consumers are…

Photo credit: Layer Cake WinesLayer Cake winemaker Nancy Walker has worked in the wine business for over three decades. After graduating from UC Davis, she honed her skills in some of…

When the 2020 ASEV National Conference scheduled to be held in Monterey, Calif., Was canceled, the wine community across the country was hoping this year's conference would be held in person. That didn't happen, but the 2021 conference…

Great producers like Catena, Bemberg and Familia Zuccardi are some of the biggest names in Argentinian wine, having helped shape the industry and perceptions around the world. Now the country's…

McHenry Hohnen Vintners head winemaker Jacopo Dalli Cani with his dog Gustavo. NATURE has its own balance and McHenry Hohnen Vintners has set himself the goal of reproducing this balance in his vineyards. One of the few wineries in…