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News from February 9, 2022
February 9, 2022
• Diageo has announced the release of Old Parr Aged 18 Years, the latest permanent addition to the blended Scotch brand. The whisky, which makes its first appearance in the…
The 22 Most Romantic Restaurants in British Columbia: Open Table
Breadcrumb Links Local News Local Food Reviews Life Food From Gotham Steakhouse in downtown Vancouver to Block One in Lake Country Winery, here are some cozy and classic spots for you and your Valentine.…
California dreaming: the best wines from the sunshine state | Wine
Classics California Zinfandel, USA 2020 (£8, Marks & Spencer) A fun California wine fact for your next quiz night: If the region were a country (as a small, somewhat ambitious independence movement in the state would have it), it would…
Robert Russell: About Cups
We all know that special bar or restaurant that will serve you a drink in a takeaway cup and let you hang out with it, whether it's legal or not.New Orleans is the center of the beverage-to-go universe. At Pat O'Brien, you can take your…
27 Rainy Day Activities in Newport
April showers can bring May flowers, but that's little consolation when you're stuck indoors on a drizzly spring afternoon. Even when the city by the sea is a little underwater, intrepid explorers can find plenty of indoor activities to…
Red wine or white wine: which is healthier? – Daily News Hungary
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…
Gordon Alexander of Terroir Wines shares his favorite sips for the winter season
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…
de Négoce surpasses one million views on the Wine Berserkers Forum, establishing a new paradigm for…
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(January 25, 2022; San Francisco, CA)—de Négoce, the world's leading direct-to-consumer wine brand, today announced that it has reached the million-view milestone on the internet's largest wine community, Wine Berserkers, in a…
Best Melbourne Meatball Subs | 2022
The meatball sub is a thing of beauty, pleasing to the eyes and a delight to the taste buds. Although the subs vary from place to place, you can expect that age-old combination of juicy-flavored stuffed pork or beef meatballs, swimming in…
Allison Levine, Please the Palate: The Beauty of Making White Wines from Red Grapes | Allison Levin
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To make a white wine, green-skinned grapes are pressed and the skins are removed. If the skins are left with the clear juice for some time, the…
The Hunter Valley comes back to life after long COVID lockdowns
Hunter Valley's wine and food playground is getting its mojo back after enduring lengthy COVID-19 bans.Tourism chiefs tell me the recovery is uneven.The cellar door of Carillion Wines in the Hunter's Mount View sub-region was a pleasant…
The world of wine is about to be turned upside down
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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…
Communists rush to defend French wine
There is a hint of Cold War in the air as France prepares for this year's presidential elections.
It's back to the future for our news roundup this week, as our interest is piqued by some outbursts from the past - including a Communist…
Best things to do in Dallas January 12-12. 19 | Dallas Watcher
Wednesday January 12
Penguin Days at the Dallas Zoo
We don't need summer to have a good time at the Dallas Zoo (640 S. RL Thornton Freeway). In fact, the zoo hosts Penguin Days, when admission is reduced to $ 8 until February 28.…
Here are all the upcoming shops and restaurants at Mercantile on Morris in Birmingham
With new developments popping up all over the city, business in Birmingham is booming. State-of-the-art lofts and comfortable urban condominiums are continually adding to the horizon. And with the number of restaurants, bars, and retail…
9 French airbnb (with history) to visit in 2022
If, like many of us, you already feel like you need something to look forward to in 2022, look no further. What could be better than getting a boost and donning an N95 and boarding a plane for a trip to France, where instead of…
7 reasons Holland America is one of my favorite cruise lines
It's so interesting to see how your tastes change over time. My first time on a Holland America cruise was when my husband and I got married for the first time and while we enjoyed the cruise back then we were like 'wow! It's really an…
11 best wedding gifts you can give in 2022
You might not be the one at the altar to exchange nuptials, but you can still say "yes" to give the best wedding gift you can give. It involves giving a wedding gift you would actually like if the tables were reversed.Of course, you can…
The supply chain has an impact on New Year’s toast
A champagne shortage doesn't just mean a less sparkling New Year. It can take some of the sparkle out of your upcoming celebrations.According to Wine Enthusiast, the nation is in the early stages of a champagne shortage that is expected…
A producer of premium Italian sparkling wines commits to aging wines
View of Lake Iseo in Lombardy, Italy
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The endless, festively decorated convention booths where various Italian wines were poured had tons of laughs and loud conversations emanating from them, bringing an…
Extreme emotions of Pinot Grigio
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…
Sip & Swirl: Sparkling wines from Crémant d’Alsace offer diversity and value |…
Most New Year's celebrations include champagne and other sparkling wines. To be called Champagne, it must…
8 wines to sip by the fire, including orange wine
Winter is the most enjoyable season and nothing embodies comfort better than sipping quality wine next to a roaring fireplace - whether it's a sparkling classic during the holidays, a orange wine to keep it refreshing or a quintessential…
Best New Years Eve takeout delivery from DC area restaurants
Fried chicken and caviar at Bantam King. Photograph by Veronika Sabir-Idrissi
Bad saint3226 11th St., NOThe modern Filipino restaurant in Columbia Heights will be open for take-out and delivery from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The weekly a…
A bike tour of Chambéry Cluse, one of the wine regions of Savoie Mont Blanc
Beyond the vines
There are over 30 microbreweries in the area. The Brasserie des Cimes, a brewery in Aix-les-Bains, welcomes visitors for tours and tastings. Otherwise, head to Archimalt, a cheerful pub in Saint-Alban-Leysse that serves…
Passenger rush to beat France entry deadline leads to long freight queues
Freight trucks line up on the M20 motorway in Kent towards Dover. A rush of passengers traveling to France to circumvent the country's ban on British tourists has had a ripple effect on freight traffic, resulting in long queues of…
8 new bars in Singapore in December 2021
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…
Wine market and wine barrel market 2021: industry demand,
Pune, December 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Part 1:- Global Wine Market Report 2021-2027: The 2021 Wine Market report is a broad study by industry experts for development mods, arrangements, movements, and sizes. The report…
Christmas Recipe: Whole Roasted Branzino from Chef John Fraser
There was a time when eating vegetables was a chore; today, they are the most popular food item. Chef John Fraser has been at the forefront of this movement in New York for almost a decade.
After working at…
Don’t Tell the French and Italians – Their Wine is Greek – Greek City Times
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,…
London’s hottest restaurant openings: December
Chopped pie delivery kits, half-price pizzas and Espresso sherry martinis are some of London's best foodie deals this month.
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If you haven't tried a 'Lardy Bun' yet, head to the new…
7 fabulous restaurants to try in Manchester
Tourists flocked to Manchester, Vermont in the 1800s for the mountain air and trout streams. At the time, it was a summer retreat. Realizing this, Charles F. Orvis opened a shop in 1856 dedicated to fly fishing in the rural village.…
12 fabulous Christmas dinners (+ take out) at restaurants in the Bay Area
Looks like more Bay Area restaurants than usual are closing for the Christmas holidays - and who can blame them? It has been a difficult year (or two).But for those of you whose culinary skills boil down to boiling water, there is hope:…
NJ restaurant openings including Mochinut and more
We're happy to announce several openings - and one reopening - that took place this month in the Garden State. Congratulations to the returning children of ESO Artisanal Pasta Co. for reopening after a successful GoFundMe campaign. Read…
GrapeStars pays tribute to Jean-Charles Boisset, the driving force behind a new vision of Napa…
Written in partnership with GrapeStars
The Napa Valley is known the world over for its scenic views and amazing high quality wineries. But there is one man, a Frenchman, who has adopted Napa Valley as his home, and more than anyone…
Gilbreth Chronicle: Some Truisms About Wine and the Second Glass Test | Chroniclers
The consumption of fine wines and spirits must be approached responsibly for two reasons: 1) Alcohol in…
Culinary calendar December 1-8 – Winter market at the Pavilion, holiday pies and cooking…
Winter Market at the Pavilion - Do your holiday shopping with a variety of local farmers, food vendors, processors, artisans and artisans. Wednesdays, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. until December 22. Riverfront Park, Pavilion,…
Festive drinks are rare. But fear not, SUDI PIGOTT is tracking wine exchanges
This year, more than any other, we look forward to the festivities. So, hearing our favorite Christmas drinks can run out, due to a shortage of truck drivers and supply chain issues, this is the breaking news we need.It might be difficult…
Russia craves a prestigious brand on the world’s wine list
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…
Meet the curious and daring Jean-Charles Boisset, CEO of the luxury wine and spirits group Napa…
You said earlier that you thought the business could be better without you. Why?
Well, because we're constantly made up of more people, and because maybe I'll get, you know, probably overwhelmed. I will become obsolete, I will…
Lush Lounge bar opens at the old Vine & Barley in downtown Stuart
Amanda Bussett and Janelle Bremer have always wanted to go into business together.Best friends met 15 years ago while on a study abroad program in Italy.Bussett, 35, from Connecticut, started as a bartender at 2nd Street Bistro in downtown…
Wine and dine like a king
FRENCH CUISINE An assortment of pâtés prepared by chef Cyrille Soenen (right) can be enjoyed at Wine Drop, a new wine tasting space in San Juan, or in the comfort of your own home, with a bottle or two of your…
500 years after the Inquisition, the kosher wine industry in Spain takes off
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, ââis the Celler de…
Top 6 of the 6ix: Wines of the week – Winter spirits
As we finally start to entertain this holiday season, get inspired to bring out your inner mixologist with these exciting spirits that are perfect for cocktails, single servings, snowflakes and fireside conversations.RELATED: You Can Still…
Here’s what happened to the obvious wines after Shark Tank
Since the show, Baillie's business has diversified to include six carefully selected wines from sustainable family vineyards in California, Chile and France (via Obvious Wines). Wines are easily identified with the numbers one…
New York City restaurant openings and news
Home kitchen 84 Peter Philis, whose great-grandfather founded Lexington Candy Shop in 1925, teamed up with fellow restaurant industry veteran Paul Modica to open this neighborhood spot of laid-back American cuisine. . 155 84th Street…
Is the $ 228 Kobe wagyu sandwich at Niku Ou restaurant in Melbourne worth it? Here is our response.
âThe best way to cook Kobe is lightly, over hot coals,â he said, using the tongs to turn the meat gently and continuously, as if stroking it. âWe are taught this technique as part of…
Wine production has fallen sharply in European countries due to bad weather; Reports
Wine prices are expected to rise significantly as production in 2021 fell to an all-time low, The Guardian reported on Friday. Citing the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), the outlet said wine production is expected to…
Macron to present Merkel with the highest French distinction during her farewell visit
French President Emmanuel Macron will present the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor to Angela Merkel on Wednesday during her last visit as German Chancellor to France. This "farewell visit" is presented as a "personal"…
French Quarter Tavern The Will & The Way is a “lobby” for the neighborhood | Food and Drink |…
Getting through the pandemic is a daily effort. For restaurateur Robert LeBlanc, navigating the quicksand…
Down Under wines on the rise | Wine
Thistledown Summer Road Old Vine Grenache, Riverland, South Australia 2020 (£ 8.49, Waitrose) These are interesting times for Australian wine. And by "interesting" I mean the so-called (indeed apocryphal) Chinese curse, since…
White wines you will love *
These white wines manage colder temperatures brilliantly
Full-bodied white wines bridge the gap between summer and fall
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The nor'easter that blew this week left a certain cold that…
Meet the non-conformists: the Gargiste Wine Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary |
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Marking its 10th anniversary and reappearing in full force after a year of quarantine, the Garagiste Wine Festival returns to its home port…
Five exceptional gifts to experience a magical Christmas with Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
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…
Hochman: Sommelier can confirm – Blues David Perron really ages like fine wine | Subscriber…
Eight seconds later, Perron pitched in front of the goalie and redirected a teammate's shot for a goal.âHe's just not giving up with the pucks - he's one of the most competitive guys I've played with and…
Merlot wines are accessible and friendly
Here is a twofer. A California Merlot, Gnarly Head 2019, scored 90 McD points and costs less than $ 11. Most of the time, GHead rates are in the mid-80s, McD. Longtime aficionados may remember that due to the plethora of wines…
Château D’Issan de Bordeaux reclaims its reputation in league with nature
Château d'Issan is located in the Marguax de Bordeaux appellation.
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Château d'Issan has, like most Bordeaux residents, a long history, dating back to the 12th…
10 best events, things to do in Boston this weekend: October 21-24, 2021
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BosTen is your weekly guide to cool events and happenings in and around Boston.…
All the best places to taste wine in Metro Vancouver
Fall is here, and it's officially shoulder season in the mountains, which means we're looking for ground-level activities to take advantage of those cool fall days.
What better way to spend a pleasant weekend than sipping wine at one of…
These are the 8 best foodie events in Dallas this week
It's a week of elegant experiences, with several high-end events on the list including a truffle dinner, premium dessert tasting, Chartreuse liqueur tasting, and fine Italian wine dinner with a sommelier. guest of a Tony…
Luxembourg postcard | Live News
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…
Australian wines seek to return to the Chinese market
At Helan Hong Winery in Ningxia, a similar story emerged. âThere was an Australian delegation that visited our company in May to discuss cooperation,â said an employee who asked not to be identified as…
A happy new year for Ridley Scott
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…
Breadblok to open three new stores in Los Angeles area
Following the successful opening of its first fully gluten-free café-bakery in Santa Monica in February 2020, French Provencal bakery Breadblok is expanding into the Eastside of Los Angeles with a brand new restaurant and…
O Oysters, come and walk with us!
Oysters, come walk with us!The walrus pleaded.A pleasant walk, a pleasant conversation,Along the brackish beach:We can't do with more than four,Give everyone a hand.
This stanza is found in one of my favorite poems, "The Walrus and The…
Post-pandemic: the Sino-French brand consulting agency PLTFRM, world leader in brand localization in…
China based, globally oriented, a decade of international brand management in China
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Japan’s new generation of winegrowers are launching a wine revolution
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 Drinks to offer home wine delivery
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…
Survive New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc Shortage With These Brilliant Wines
We should be used to it by now. We face shortages of fuel, cooks, carbon dioxide, farm laborers, truck drivers and maybe turkeys for Christmas as well. But could the next one be the one who finally sends Western civilization to a mortal…
Wine and politics: a perfect match?
Clear political positions have always been a no-no for wine brands, but that could change.By Liza B. Zimmerman | Posted Thursday, 07-Oct-2021
The We The People brand, composed of a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay, arrived on the…
Most Anticipated Restaurants Melbourne | Melbourne urban list
Having been the most closed town in the world, it's fair to say that the Melburnians missed their fair share of dining out. We are excited to see this new era for Melbourne's culinary community and look forward to returning to our…
A great Burgundy vintage on a low budget: wines to buy now
EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS happens so frequently these days that when a vintage is called 'dramatic' it almost seems trivial. Fortunately, in the case of the 2019 Burgundy vintage, the word âdramaticâ…
Dablon Winery featured on the ‘Sipology’ blog
The folks at Dablon Winery feel good about a recent review on a highly respected Michigan wine blog, Josh Wright's âSipologyâ.
Dablon owner Bill Schopf tells us he hosted Wright for a visit to Dablon…
Why try Bordeaux white merlot
View of the Merlot vines from Château Picoron
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Château Picoron, located in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation in southwestern France,…
Five of Gibbston’s best wineries
Once upon a time, not so long ago, conventional wisdom said that the Gibbston region was too cold to grow grapes, let alone produce a good bottle of plonk. Fast forward four decades, and the so-called "Valley of Wines" is world famous…
These cellars take you to Europe without leaving Wine Country
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…
Copeland Distillery: Inside Northern Ireland’s most innovative artisanal distillery
Located 40 minutes from Belfast and a few meters from the historic port of Donaghadee is the Copeland Distillery. Producing a range of Irish gins, rums and whiskey, Copeland is one of Ireland's most innovative and fastest growing!-->…
Start of Oktoberfest, Wine Event Updates, Plant Sale, Hotel Depot Sale
Sausage Emporium, Sonoma Valley Soccer, and HopMonk Tavern are all planning special events and dishes to celebrate Oktoberfest starting Friday, October 1.
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Sausage Emporium is the first of the blocks with its…
A Master Class Six Bottles with Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a historic grape native to the Loire Valley in France. Capable of producing a range of wine styles due to its unusual balance of crisp acidity and rich flavors, this yellow-green varietal…
Wine sales in the United States improve
It's been an eventful year, but the signs are bright in the world's largest wine market.By W. Blake Gray | Posted Thursday, 30-Sep-2021
Restaurants are back, French rosés are back, and seniors are more important than ever to…
Burgundy 2021: winegrowers hold their breath on final yields
The 2021 harvest is underway in Burgundy, but the region's wine growers are holding their breath over the latest yields after a year of severe weather.
According to Vins de Bourgogne, the 2021…
South African wine industry plans more exports to China
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…
Inside the chic new French restaurant Lumière at the Fairmont Century Plaza
Originally built in 1966, the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City is a truly iconic Los Angeles location, hosting presidents and accolades over the decades. Today, after years of renovation, the building designed by Minoru Yamasaki is…
Man criticizes Tesco for lack of British products at Somerset supermarket
A man in Bath has been left angry at the lack of support for UK farmers and food producers after finding an abundance of foreign food on sale. Edward Kynaston wrote a letter to the Bath Chronicle newspaper complaining that foods such as!-->…
Wine connects the Catena to the Rothschilds: enter the new CARO
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…
Café Moulin is coming to South Coast Plaza in November – Orange County Register
Moulin celebrated the seventh anniversary of the opening of its Newport Beach cafe with a party, the reveal of its new restaurant nearby, and the announcement that another will be coming to South Coast Plaza on November 15.
At the party on…
NBA star CJ McCollum on his booming wine project
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If you follow basketball you know CJ McCollum. The dynamic guard of the Portland Trailblazers has one of the silkiest styles of play in all of the NBA. Turns out, when he doesn't break his ankles with his super-fast…
Kerne, Broto-Mur obtain the diplomas of Master Sommelier
Brandon Kerne, on the left, Jeremy Broto-Mur, on the right
Brandon Kerne was unsure whether he was going to take the master sommelier exam three weeks before the test. In the end, he thought he had waited long enough. This week was…
WineInk: a legend returns to the ground
If you take an autumn-colored bike ride through the valley over the next couple of weeks and come across a familiar face on the roads, it could well be Aspen's legendary!-->…
France expects to resolve champagne labeling problem in Russia in the near future, minister says
PARIS, September 23. / TASS /. France expects Russia to impose a moratorium soon on the provision of its federal law on viticulture and winemaking regulating the use of regional names for sparkling wines, the French Minister for Foreign…
5 Colorado wines to sip this fall
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…
Fine wines and fine cars in Woodinville | A&E
Take part in the first annual Avants Classics on the Green at Château Ste. Michelle on…
Sonoma-Cutrer launches new vintages of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
AdvertisingFamous Sonoma County Winery Continues 40th Anniversary Celebrations With New Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and The Cutrer Chardonnay
WINDSOR, California, September 21, 2021 - Today, Californian pioneer Sonoma-Cutrer,…
Charity auction features great wine, travel and more – Robb Report
You have heard of the miracle of turning water into wine. Now, with a little help from a few friends, the One Drop Foundation turns wine into water.
One Drop is a charitable organization whose mission is to ensure sustainable…
When Covid-19 stole their scent, these experts lost a lot more
Hélène Barre, 35, lost her sense of smell when she fell ill with Covid-19 in November, a disease known as anosmia. Its slow recovery was hampered by disturbing distortions: peanuts smelled like shrimp, cured ham…
The Philadelphia Wine School to reopen to the public next month
Like many schools, the Wine School of Philadelphia switched to distance education for a year amid the mitigation measures taken during the pandemic.It's about to change.With vaccination rates of over 90% and state-of-the-art virus…
Environmentalists examine unintended environmental consequences of flawed farm laws –…
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…
Pinot Noir wines expressing the differences of three great California wineries
Beach with pier during sunset in Santa Barbara, California
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California is one of those states that sparks a multitude of images - images of breathtaking natural beauty that can range from charming…
Mâconnais Wines: Discover the names of all the ‘Mâconnais’ villages that can add their…
Uchizy is one of the 27 villages that can add their name to the Mâcon appellation - you would see Mâcon-Uchizy on a label Photo: BIVB / Aurélien IBANEZBrowsing wine labels, especially from the Old…
The 2021 Wine-Searcher Retailer Awards
It's that time of year again, and the Wine-Searcher's Retailer Awards are bigger and better than ever.
Have you ever wondered what the Oscars in wine retail would look like? Don't be surprised anymore, because today we are unveiling the…
7 San Francisco restaurants where the wine is as good as the food
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…
Grapes crushed directly in the vineyard? Sonoma County Winery is trying something new
The winemaking has not changed much over the past centuries: the grapes are harvested. The fruits are brought to the cellar to be pressed. The fresh juice goes into vats to start fermentation and is aged. Bottling closes the…
For organic grapes, the soil is “full of life”
By Kevin Hecteman
For Ivo Jeramaz, it all starts with the ground. No dirt. Ground.
âDirt is a derogatory word for soil,â said Jeramaz, vice president of vineyards and production at…
Is red wine good for you? What one drink a day means for your health
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…
3 Michigan hostels, hotels win top spots in national competition
For the third year in a row, a hotel or inn in a Michigan wine country has won first place in USA Today's annual 10Best Wine Country Hotel competition. Not only that, but, for the first time, three Michigan hostels or hotels…
Au Revoir Becky, Legend of Burgundy
Christy Canterbury MW reflects on the loss of her friend and mentor, the Burgundian phenomenon Becky Wasserman-Hone.
The Burgundian village of Bouilland may have just over 200 inhabitants, but several hundred times that number have…
Kansas City is home to more than a barbecue | New
âKansas City here I comeâ - Wilber Harrison's song topped the charts…
A rosé of any other color
All three were also made with entirely different grapes. Broc was mainly valdigué, a variety once called "Napa gamay" in California, with zinfandel and trousseau. The Tiberio was made entirely from Montepulciano, while the…
The beautiful city 97 minutes from London that will make you feel like you are in the French wine…
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!-->…