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Peter Stafford-Bow, a wine professional, writing thrilling wine suspense novels, has just released his new wine thriller. I hope you’re not a nail biter. I gave up chewing nails long ago.  I do know I wouldn’t have any nails left for “The End” if I hadn’t, after Black Odesa. This is his fifth novel, and […] The post Peter Stafford-Bow …

I’ve been head-down and DEEEEEEEP in the rabbit hole of server configuration after redesigning 1WD nearly from the ground-up, and am finally peeking out my dirty little head to catch some daylight as I prep for a lighting-fast media jaunt to Languedoc (more to come on that latter part, well, later, I’m sure). Now that […] This article was originally …

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Introduction How did a single decision trigger Sherry’s decline from Britain’s favourite drink? What would it take for Sherry to make a comeback after decades of decline? How can you make the most out of your trip to the Sherry region of Spain? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Ben Howkins, author of a new …

We had a feeling this might be a good buy, but had no idea until we dug in, both to the wine and its price online, what a deal this bottle is at Costco right now. This wine is $70 at Total Wine and most online outlets are selling it for around $60. Costco is […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-marques-de-casa-concha-heritage-puente-alto-red-blend/

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Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up on my doorstep asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have arrived recently. This past week I received a few new releases from Spur Road Wines, a …

Bollinger’s Private Cellar (Credit JButlerMW) While Bollinger has been in existence since 1829, its most famous patron was none other than the well-known bon vivant super-agent James Bond, perhaps attributable to the strong, historical relationship between Bollinger and the British Crown. In addition to James Bond, Bollinger is renowned for its focus on Pinot Noir and its use of oak …

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PR 101: Finding the Right People in Your Career isn’t always an easy path to be on, and this is being stated after 30 years in wine, with another 10 in broadcast radio. Radio was definitely easier, although I did have some challenges, too. That was all described in Public Relations: You’ve Either Got It […] The post PR 101: …

“It’s really an incredible place; it’s a fantasy land, really.” So sayeth Daniele Sassi, Export Manager for Tenuta di Castellaro, a produce that I’ve never visited in person but, after tasting through media samples virtually with them and seeing pics of their location, have instilled within me an intensely jealous rage for not having yet […] This article was originally …

Royal Oporto is the international flagship port wine brand of Real Companhia Velha, Portugal’s oldest wine company, established in 1756 by a Royal Charter from King Joseph I. Grapes are harvested from company-owned estates in the Douro Valley.   Note the Rabelo boat. They are the traditional cargo boats used to carry Port wine barrels down the Douro River.   …

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I spend each week exploring the internet for everything published about wine online, and here’s all the stuff that I think would be worth your valuable time. The Science Behind Disease-Resistant Wine GrapesPIWIs to the rescue? From Lucerne to Ljubljana, these …

We were happy to hear readers buzzing about the 2023 vintage of this Kirkland bottle arriving at warehouses, but reports were mixed. The inaugural vintage of this wine showed up exactly one year ago, and we rated it a nice 91 points; it hit so much of what we want from a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2023-kirkland-signature-saint-emilion-grand-cru-bordeaux/

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Part 1: Why ~ Do you really think wine’s 8,000 year old history is evaporating? C’mon. Wine’s history is long and winding, and it’s had its ups and downs and back again. We’re all in another segment, and we just need to continue being imaginative. I’ve lived long enough to know what goes around comes […] The post Do You …

(credit drwinkler) The 5.8-hectare Clos des Goisses walled vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ has been called the greatest vineyard in Champagne.  Located just above the Marne River and planted with vines since the 16th century, it is incredibly steep (30-45% gradient) with very poor soils that barely cover the deep chalk bedrock. Its south-facing orientation combined with the gradient and a pure …

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Introduction How does it feel competing against the world’s best bartenders making six cocktails in six minutes in front of a large audience? How can bartending become a form of storytelling instead of simply making drinks? How did the Mojito begin as a 16th-century medical remedy? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Kaitlyn Stewart, …

Hard to believe that it’s been nearly two years since I last caught up with the wines of Vecchie Terre di Montefili, the Greve in Chianti producer who has winemaker Serena Gusmeri leading the cellar. During our most recent catch-up, I got to sample their (spoiler alert!) stellar 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva (so not quite […] This article was originally …