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West of the West – Santa Cruz Mountains
Part 4 of an exploration of California’s westernmost vineyards. Above, the Split Rail vineyard in Corralitos (credit: John Benedetti) . See also California’s far-coast vineyards , the SLO Coast and...
Patrick Comiskey
• 3 min read
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Blind tasting, tested
From theory to practice: an MW critiques his own tasting prowess. Or lack of. Inspired by Sam’s Mission Blind Tasting series, I signed up for a tasting called ‘Burgundy or...
Richard Hemming MW
• 3 min read
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Paula Sidore reports from the annual tasting of Grosse Gewächse in Wiesbaden that it’s time we all paid more attention...
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A vibrant Willamette Valley Pinot Noir to pull you out of the doldrums. Starting at $29, £32.29, €48.50.
It was...
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1 August 2024 The news that Pinot Noir has been approved for a third Alsace grand cru, Vorbourg, reported by...
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Don't quote me
A month in which the travel highlight was ballooning in Anatolia. We were not alone, as you can see.
We...
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The new West Sonoma Coast AVA approved in May 2022 is examined, even if not always used.
The Sonoma Coast...
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Stemmy has become so popular as a tasting term that Julia had to add it to the stems entry in...
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Extreme weather in Europe, the US Federal Government’s impending update to dietary guidelines, James Millton’s conviction for smuggling vine cuttings...
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German wine has undergone a complete transformation. Above, one of those who are transforming it: Johannes Hasselbach of Gunderloch, who...
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This Willamette Valley AVA might be hard to get a grip on at first, but Sam teases out its defining...
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Meloisey and Nantoux may be at the edge of the Côte d'Or, but it's worth the drive 10 minutes out...
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There has been a quiet revolution in Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé and surrounding appellations. See also The greening of Sancerre. Above, an...
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Vineyards, and wines, have been changing in Sancerre, Pouilly and their satellites. The hilltop town of Sancerre can be seen...
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And the Pinot Noir isn’t bad, either. Watch out for the Grenache … and possibly Albariño.
The Matetic estate is...
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Bubbles and burgundian varieties are among the highlights coming out of New Zealand lately. Above, Felton Road's Calvert Vineyard, source...
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A promising winemaker and a promising California Pinot f rom $27.98, JP¥ 5,428 or £ 32.
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