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Kiwis looking for a classic summer vacation have always been drawn to Hawke's Bay on the North Island, about a five-hour drive southeast of Auckland. Vacationers come for the sand, the surf and the idyllic coastal lifestyle, where the days…

CLEVELAND, Ohio — This month's wine review covers eight varietals and a blend ranging from $10 to $25. Note: Our monthly reviews focus on wines $25 and under. All should be available on local store shelves. We list the flavors we detect…

Jane Kincheloe, co-owner and founder with her son, Kirk Wiles, of Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton. It is the first bi-coastal winery in the United States, having opened Paradise Springs West in Santa Barbara, California in…

Raising a glass of late-winter cheer, this week Times Drinks editor James Viner beats the chilly temperatures with rich, ripe and comforting Australian, Chilean and Portuguese red wines and a special New Zealand white prepared by a wine…

When the topic of delicate foods for wine comes up, it usually focuses on miscreants such as asparagus, artichokes, and eggs. But citrus fruits can be even more problematic.It might surprise you, given that there are quite a few lemony…

Ink quality Extremely simple productions Behind each sommelier presenting a table bottle is a three-tier wine distribution system that guides luxury wine from the vineyard to the table that has deeply felt the…

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…

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…

Sometimes it's good to keep it simple.Whether it's a midweek Wednesday or a thirsty Thursday, you don't always want a wine with the wow factor.Just a nice drink to set the tone and relax – what wine lovers like to call “support group…

Making wine can be hard work - early morning hours in freezing vineyards with pruning shears, endless days in grueling heat and downpours, permanently damp and sanitized cellars, climbing inside claustrophobic equipment and…

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…

Frank Family Chardonnay California 2019Calistoga, CA $29.99 Brilliant straw color, with light aromas of lemon zest and brioche. The crunchy taste starts with apple, pear, melon and white peaches, for a classic, juicy, medium-bodied style.…

Virginia and wine have a long history, dating back to the pre-Nation days of Thomas Jefferson and others. Only recently, however, has the Commonwealth once again become famous for wine, beginning to attract tourists in the same way as…

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…

Receive our Hamptons Insider newsletters direct to your doorstep.When we think of Long Island wines, we can think of Cabernet Franc for the red and Chardonnay or Riesling for the white. But Viognier is another…

Forget France, Italy and Spain - the grapes used to produce the best European wines could come from the West Asian country of Georgia, where vineyards have been around for 8,000 years, study findsStudy suggests grapes used to…

In fiscal year 2020-2021, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) e-commerce sales began to normalize after record pandemic levels the previous year.the FWGS.com website saw a 37.3% decrease in dollar sales and a 47.8% decrease in the…

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…

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…

The holiday season calls for a serious bubble for toasting and celebrating, and this classic local method meticulously crafted by the Burch family is top notch! Uber-refreshing, simple and dangerously easy to drink……

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…

I am always on the lookout for quality Monday wines. These are wines that pair well with leftovers, which can be used in cooking or served to those uninvited guests. In other words, they're inexpensive wine of the day that will…

AdvertisingPrepare a special cocktail for the 75th anniversary celebrations alongside Riana Mondavi on December 9 Mulled wine photos by Barkeep SF Join the Mondavi family for a final toast on their 75th anniversary and welcome the…

The consumption of fine wines and spirits must be approached responsibly for two reasons: 1) Alcohol in…

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…

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…

Nicholson Vineyards, established in 2004, produces superb wines. Their 2019 Brooks Block Estate Pinot Noir ($ 55) is a dark, flavorful beauty that will thrill you right off the bat. Intense aromas of wild raspberry and blackberry lead to…

CLIMATE CHANGE Has worked in favor of Josh Lawrence, who finds it rather delightful to revisit the moment a…

These white wines manage colder temperatures brilliantly Full-bodied white wines bridge the gap between summer and fall Corbis via Getty Images The nor'easter that blew this week left a certain cold that…

MIRA ADVANI HONEYCUTT Marking its 10th anniversary and reappearing in full force after a year of quarantine, the Garagiste Wine Festival returns to its home port…

Each year as winter approaches, Aldi offers a huge selection of advent calendars that make the perfect gift you can easily buy on your grocery run. What sets them apart are the options: there are calendars for the dogs and cats in your…

Small harvests mean you can expect a 25 percent price hike in desirable areas like Burgundy. Mother Nature gives and she takes back. In the old days, when I was a child, the actors fell in love with the socially inept among us who,…

Ddid you purchase a subscription during containment? Me too: a fortnightly flower delivery that brightened up those endless dreary weeks. And we are not alone. Subscription business, which is expected to be worth £ 1.8bn by…

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…

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…

Sunrise Vineyards, a new winery opened in Ramona, will offer panoramic views of the Ramona Valley, Cuyamaca Mountains and grasslands when it opens on October 30.Owners Lawrence Graham and his wife, Ann Marie Fowler, are working on the…

TAMPA - Every week it seems like something new is shaking up near Tampa's bustling Water Street development and Sparkman Wharf.The Battery, a bourbon-centric restaurant and cocktail bar, is downtown's newest addition. This is the second…

News in brief of 5 October 2021 October 5, 2021 • Carlton McCoy, Jr. and the Lawrence family officially launched Ink Grade, a new luxury wine brand. The Ink Grade Estate vineyard, with 200 acres of…

View of the Merlot vines from Château Picoron Cindy Manne / Chateau Picoron Château Picoron, located in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation in southwestern France,…

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…

October (cover illustration for Harper's Magazine), 1903. Artist William Clarke Rice. (Photo by ... Heritage Art / Heritage Images via Getty Images) Heritage Images via Getty Images "All…

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,…

The following article was not sponsored by any party. Australia is no longer a Biltong backwater. We have a proud panoply of wine regions and products just waiting to be gobbled up (or cleverly consumed). We also have a growing…

Sauvignon Blanc has the wow factor in Marlborough. Photo / MarlboroughNZDrink in New Zealand's rich history with a trip to one of our venerable wineries, writes Jo Burzynska.On September 25, 1819, Anglican missionary Reverend Samuel…

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We turned to some of the city's top winegrowers and experts to help us decode the real meaning of some of the terms splashed on the bottles. Whether you're hosting a dinner party this weekend or just ordering a few bottles to enjoy…

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.…

PublicityMountain AVA in Napa County welcomes visitors Saint Helena, Napa Valley, August 2021 - The Spring Mountain District AVA wineries in St. Helena welcome visitors and customers to their tasting rooms. Like most Napa Valley…

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 $…

A few summers ago, on the last afternoon of a somewhat grueling family vacation in Europe with our young children, I crept through a crowded tourist plaza near Florence's Ponte Vecchio into a smaller, almost abandoned plaza.!-->…

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As more public spaces open up in the Bahamas, the JWB Prime Steak and Seafood restaurant, named after Jimmy W Buffet located in the Margaritaville Beach Resort, was a welcome outlet for dinner wine pairings. The…

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…

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.…

Sometimes there is nothing more refreshing and relaxing than a glass of wine. However, with all the choices available, how do we know if we are choosing the right bottle? Red or white? Sparkling wine or dessert? There are plenty of!-->…

One of the best ways to end a summer working day - or a day off - is to open a new bottle of wine and pour a chilled glass. It's symbolic of the shift from work to relaxation,…