Courtesy Justin Cucci, executive chef/owner, El Five, Denver Many picnics are heavy on fried or grilled meats and starchy sides, so you need a vegetable dish like this for balance. This one comes from El Five in Denver, which focuses on responsibly grown and sourced, innovatively simple, vegetable-forward menus. Using vegetable scraps for the ash is [Read More…]
Top Margaret River wines from recent vintages
Peter Forrestal considers what makes this region of Western Australia so highly regarded, and recommends great wines for the cellar and for drinking, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc and even a Tempranillo. Margaret River celebrated 50 years of winemaking in style in 2017; the region has never made better wines. It’s arguably Australia’s premier [Read More…]
Brown Steps Down as Wine-Searcher CEO
After years at the helm, Martin Brown hands over the reins of Wine-Searcher. Powered by WPeMatico
Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet: High Altitude Selections from the Uco Valley
Located in the Tupungato district of Mendoza’s Uco Valley, this very high altitude estate (5249’) buffeted by the cool winds of the Andes was founded by Jean Bousquet in 1997 with a first release of wines in 2005. Today the Domaine has 667 acres under vine, mostly farmed organically by Jean’s economist daughter Anne Bousquet [Read More…]
Vinitaly Sees More Than 6% Increase in Accredited Buyers
The 52nd edition of Vinitaly—the four-day international wine and spirit event held in Verona, Italy—attracted some 128,000 visitors from 143 countries. This includes a 6% increase from last year in accredited international buyers for a total attendance of 32,000. This year’s focus on quality over quantity of visitors appears to be a step in the [Read More…]
Vinitaly 2018 Showcases in Italian Wine Trends
Vinitaly, held in Verona from April 15–18, confirmed what’s trending in Italian wines, with rosato, organic wines and sparkling wines leading the pack. Rosato Savory rosés from around Italy have long captivated wine drinkers traveling in the country, and the increased exports of rosato to the U.S. market means consumers will soon have a wider [Read More…]
California Cabernets for Your Cellar
The Gold Coast is known for producing elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and the grape’s aging potential makes it ideal for collecting. Whether you’re restocking an impressive wine catalogue or hoping to start a new one, here are ten age-worthy reds from Napa Valley, Sonoma and the Central Coast that’ll be ready to drink later rather than [Read More…]
Talking with Jon Bon Jovi on Crafting Rosé
Forget Bad Medicine—the iconic rock star and his son have teamed up with renowned French winemaker Gérard Bertrand to create summer’s new go-to rosé: Diving Into Hampton Water. Managing Editor Lauren Buzzeo spoke with the trio to get the skinny on the Languedoc sip made from Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Gérard, Jesse… Jon? Bon [Read More…]
Chef Talk: The Education of Charlie Palmer (Wine Spectator)
The Aureole chef, restaurateur and sometime winemaker shares some lessons he’s learned in his distinguished career, and hints at a special project behind the scenes Powered by WPeMatico
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Great white wines for summer
From quality Pinot Grigio to Spanish Txakoli, pick a wine rated by our experts and get it chilling… Find a great white wine to enjoy in the sun. When the sun is shining, there are few things more refreshing than a cool glass of white wine, whatever your favourite style. Scroll down for our wine [Read More…]
Wine news April 20, 2018
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Napa Icon Sells Up
One of wine country’s most famous wineries has a new owner. Powered by WPeMatico
NWGIC seeks wine industry voices
Members of the Australian wine and grape industries have an opportunity to provide advice and help shape the direction of research. The National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) is looking for people from a diverse range of industry perspectives to be independent members of the Centre’s Board. Source, Winetitles Powered by WPeMatico
Teroldego triumph: Fruitful in WA
It all started with a crush. A wine crush, of course: purely professional admiration. Back in the 1990s, when he was working at Cape Mentelle in Margaret River in Western Australia, winemaker John Durham read about Elisabetta Foradori, the charismatic young owner of a family wine estate in Trentino, northeast Italy, who was helping to [Read More…]
Vintage 2018 at Wingara Wine Group
Vintage is over for another year and we have some terrific wines from the 2018 harvest. Here is a summary of the season from our grapegrowing and winemaking teams at Deakin Estate and Katnook Coonawarra. Source, Wingara Wine Group Powered by WPeMatico
Riverland grapegrowers important meeting
Even if you are not one for meetings, this one is important. Riverland winegrowers need to be there in numbers. The Wine Grape Council is coming to town with a roadshow. There will be plenty of guest speakers to discuss future outlooks on a range of topics but most importantly, the Council Chair, Heather Webster [Read More…]
Red Champagne, France’s Best Kept Secret
Red Champagne? And one that has no bubbles? Sometimes, the most interesting wines are those that are historic oddities, ones that have been set aside as the tides of wine history have shifted to a different direction. Such is the case with a handful of table wines that are made primarily from Pinot Noir grapes [Read More…]
It’s Time to Stop Serving Sake Incorrectly
Thanks to decades of overboiled sake at neighborhood sushi joints across America, people tend to think of it as a beverage served hot and cheap. But in Japan, sake is celebrated for its ability to express aromas, flavors and textures at a variety of temperatures. In fact, sake temperature is so important that a lexicon [Read More…]
Blended White Wines Fight for Fair Share of Retail Space
Retailers should not be surprised to see distributors stocking their shelves over the next few weeks with white Bordeaux and Italian whites. And we’re not talking about Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. Over the past three years, winemakers have noticed there’s been a steady growth in the sales of blended white wines. For instance, Bordeaux whites [Read More…]
Italian Wine Aims to Up Its Game in the United States (Wine Spectator)
At Vinitaly, the country’s trade agency announces plans for a $25 million marketing push Powered by WPeMatico
Unfiltered: 2,000-Year-Old Cannabis Wine Discovered; Lost Body of Samuel Taylor Coleridge Found … in Wine Cellar (Wine Spectator)
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Extreme weather becoming the new normal – study
Extreme weather across many wine regions in 2017 may be more than a blip, according to fresh data from one of Europe’s leading science agencies that says wildfires, droughts and flooding are becoming more common globally due to man-made climate change. Frost in Champagne Weather has become more volatile and more extreme in the past 36 [Read More…]
Harrods opens lavish fine wine and spirits rooms
London luxury department store Harrods has opened its fine wine and spirits rooms, which include interactive features such as an ‘aroma table’ and were reportedly a ‘multi-million pound’ investment for the retailer. The Fine Wines room includes an ‘aromas table’. The new Harrods wine rooms were designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, taking inspiration from [Read More…]
Best rosé wines for summer
Make the most of the summer sunshine with one of these top rosés, tasted by our experts. Enjoy a rosé this summer. Summer is the season for chilled rosé, to be enjoyed during the heat of the day, or on into the balmy nights. From clear pink quartz to glassy topaz, rosé is as beautiful [Read More…]
Anson: Tasting note dilemmas
Jane Anson considers the mechanics of putting together a tasting note, and what factors she believes are worth considering. I’ve been thinking a lot about wine notes recently. Bear in mind that this is the period when I am writing up Bordeaux en primeur wine notes, across Left and Right Banks, plus Sauternes – this [Read More…]
Wine news April 18, 2018
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Dive into the World of Organic and Biodynamic Wines
It’s clear that there’s a growing demand for natural products, with an increasing selection showing up on store shelves and entire wine shops dedicating themselves to the category. That demand has certainly seized the attention of winegrowers, as more and more producers around the world have begun tending to their vineyards with biodynamic farming techniques [Read More…]
Wine Enthusiast Podcast: Red, White and Green
This week, the Wine Enthusiast Podcast pays tribute to the planet with a special Earth Day episode. From natural wine to eco-friendly agriculture, we talk to leaders behind the green movement in wine. Raise a glass to Mother Earth and join us! ??? Brought to you by Blue Apron, which made home-cooking cool again, now [Read More…]
How to Plan Wine for Your Wedding
Toasts and celebratory glasses of wine are an integral part of any wedding reception. Many couples default to “whatever is cheapest,” but just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean your wedding wine can’t still have heart and taste great. Here’s your guide to choosing the right wine for your wedding, tips on wedding-day logistics [Read More…]
Iconic Napa Valley Winery Heitz Cellars Sold (Wine Spectator)
The historic brand was purchased by Gaylon Lawrence Jr., whose family owns farmland in multiple states Powered by WPeMatico
What are tannins? – ask Decanter
What are tasters referring to when they assess tannins? And why are they important? What are tannins in wine? What are tannins? – ask Decanter Tannins are a group of compounds found naturally in grape skins. They can also be found in black tea and traces in some berries. They contribute importantly to the structure [Read More…]