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[ad_1] Livermore Valley sits just under 50 miles (80 km) east of downtown San Francisco. This modest valley, oriented east-west, was one of California’s most historic winegrowing areas but is today much less visible thanks to the long shadows cast by better-known Napa and Sonoma. Around 1885, however, Livermore would have likely been the wine country destination of choice for …

[ad_1] Tenuta Olianas in Sarcidano, southern Sardinia Situated in the heart of the subregion of Sarcidano, in southern Sardinia, Tenuta Olianas lies 50 minutes to the north of Cagliari. Boasting 35ha of vineyards, the estate – the only Demeter-certified company in Sardinia – focuses on key native varieties Cannonau, Vermentino, Bovale, Malvasia, Nasco and Semidano. Flagship wines include the Cannonau …

[ad_1] Lo Sparviere in Franciacorta DOCG, Italy Lo Sparviere Lo Sparviere was founded by Monique Poncelet Gussalli Beretta in 1974, at a time when Franciacorta was a young DOC, with barely a dozen producers of sparkling wine. It was the first of the group of high-profile estates which went on to shape the modern history of Metodo Classico in Italy. …

[ad_1] However, not all Manhattan-based wine stores are created equal, and seeking one that best suits your needs is a great place to start. Whether looking for well-aged greats from France and Italy or a unique selection of low-intervention or natural wines, Manhattan certainly has a well-stocked store for you; it’s simply a matter of knowing where to look. We’ve …

[ad_1] Malvazija vines with Istria’s hilltop town Motovun in the background. If there is one country’s wine quality evolution to follow at the Decanter World Wine Awards, it might well be Croatia. In just two years, the country has more than tripled its Gold medal count at the international competition. But what’s more, its indigenous varieties have featured in the …

[ad_1] The vineyards of Mercurey. According to local legend, Napoleon stopped in the village of Mercurey as he returned from exile on the island of Elba. Quenching his thirst with the local wine, he is said to have exclaimed: ‘This Mercurey is excellent, its colour reminds me of the ribbon of the Légion d’honneur, and the bouquet of heady aroma …

[ad_1] Broad-shouldered in structure, with lilting raspberry and cherry flavors that take on black tea and dusky spice notes as this builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 5,430 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 77fbdbc50819c25d1c7987b8f0b91220

[ad_1] Juicy flavors of nectarine, passion fruit and white cherry are set in this vivacious white, which is accented by blood orange peel, pink grapefruit granita and jasmine notes. This light- to medium-bodied version offers a tangy, salty finish. Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. Drink now. 4,800 cases made, 224 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 7c1cabe1bca9874b4320fdc4893da27b

[ad_1] Inside the April 2024 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES Italy’s future greats Tiziano Gaia asks some of Italy’s most respected winemaking names to nominate the rising stars in their regions My top 20 Langhe Nebbiolo These Piedmont reds offer approachable drinking as well as good value, says Aldo Fiordelli Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Michaela Morris is captivated by the …

[ad_1] The vineyards of Tommasi wines on the southern shores of Lake Garda, Italy Sooner or later, wine drinkers seeking to get to know Italian wine, in all its diverse flavours and styles, always come to hear of the renowned Tommasi family. Their history speaks for itself: after Giacomo Tommasi purchased a small parcel of land in Valpolicella Classica in …

[ad_1] The Misawa Vineyard in Akeno, Yamanashi, with a view of Mount Fuji. Credit: Grace Wine The rain stopped as our high-speed train from Tokyo entered into Yamanashi Prefecture’s Kofu Basin. Changing to a local train at Kofu station, we continued northwest to Nirasaki, where we were greeted by the soft-spoken Mr Shigekazu Misawa, the fourth-generation proprietor of Grace Wine. …

[ad_1] A festive and juicy red, featuring lively flavors of cherry, cranberry, fresh dill and savory spices. Syrah, Pinot Noir, Malbec and Montepulciano. Drink now through 2028. 6,586 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 645a240eda886aba24687f5b96e3ea83

[ad_1] Supple and lithe, with white peach, nectarine and grilled pineapple flavors at the core. Floral accents of lemon blossom, fresh grated ginger, lemon verbena and vetiver linger on the long, juicy and expressive finish. Drink now. 60,000 cases made, 30,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 6c6a8e797cf4c811c6f0de3d292eef5f

[ad_1] WInemaker Mike Beneduce during harvest at his New Jersey Beneduce Vineyards. America’s defining ethos of freedom, at times a stereotype, is nonetheless a guiding principle that binds the nation. New Jersey embodies this ideal, even when it comes to winemaking. From Bordeaux-style blends, sparkling wines, and ambitious co-ferments, Jersey is paving its identity through freedom of expression. Grape expression. …

[ad_1] Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. How Neo-Prohibitionists Came to Shape Alcohol PolicyThis is by far the most important …

[ad_1] We’ve never tasted this one before and wasn’t sure what to expect, but a $12 Rioja Reserva with seven years of age on it at Costco, needed to be checked out. And glad we did. This is a stunning wine at a ridiculously low price. Online we see it going for as high as $42. … [ad_2] Source : …

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[ad_1] The post The Cynic’s Guide To Wine Publications appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. [ Editor’s note: This is an April Fool’s Day post. It is intentionally cynical, acerbic, and satirical to the extreme. I do NOT actually feel this way about these publications. I have plenty of friends who work for these publications (all of which, I sincerely …

[ad_1] Pahlmeyere winemaker Katie Vogt. Credit: Gallo Pahlmeyer is one of Napa’s best-known wines. It is famous for its top-shelf Cabernet and Chardonnay releases, and for the fact that it has unprecedented access to some of California’s most coveted sites: Stagecoach Vineyard and its own, Atlas Peak Proprietary Vineyard. Today a critical darling and a brand that takes pride-of-place in …