ONLINE ZOOM TASTING TO ASSESS MARKET TRENDS FOR A REGION KNOWN FOR A STYLE IN THE 80’S. A MODERN UPDATE ON THIS REGION.
Can Lake Garda Help Solve Wine’s Biggest Challenge?
Some places have a habit of drawing you back. For me, Lake Garda is one of them. I’ve visited many times over the years, usually to enjoy the lake, the food and, of course, the wines. This…
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2022 Foxford Vineyard Classic Brut
Grapes : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier Every vineyard has a beginning. Some are centuries old, layered with history and tradition. Take Persia (or Iran ) with Shiraz, Carméneré with Bordeaux. Others — like Foxford —…
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Exploring Rare Mondeuse Blanche Wines in Brittany
The Grape Wizard describes a week-long holiday in Brittany, where I discover a new grape for €9. This rare grape complements local dishes. Keep your hands of the obvious and use your eyes for the undiscovered !…
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Paso Doblé Brut Blanc de Noir, USA
Tasting Notes To get the colour the 100% Pinot Noir wine is gently pressed and fermented with little skin contact resulting in a pale and elegant appearance. Its white wine made from black grapes (confused ? )…
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Vino Vargas – Paso Robles
ALTHOUGH SADLY CLOSED I FEEL I HAVE TO HIGHLIGHT THIS FABULOUS VINEYARD THAT WAS ! Vino Vargas was a small, family-run winery nestled in the rolling hills of the San Miguel area, just a short drive north…
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FOXEN – 2021 SYRAH – USA
Tinaquaic Vineyard & Foxen Winery — A Brief History Foxen Vineyard is one of Santa Barbara prominent vineyards.Tinaquaic Vineyard itself is one of Foxen’s original estate sites. But here in the sleepy corner of the Santa Barbara…
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VENTI VENTI VINEYARD
CHANGING THE STYLE AND OPINION OF A REGION IN THE MOST MODERN OF WAYS Ventiventi Vineyard is a family-owned winery founded and run by the Razzaboni family — specifically the patriarch Vittorio Razzaboni and his sons Riccardo,…
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