If you are seeking character-driven, early-drinking, soft, earthy red wines with a touch of smoke or fresh, crisp, bright, fruit-filled white Bordeaux wines with character that sell for a song, you should take a serious look at 2020 Graves. Savvy consumers should take notice here as there are a lot of good wines to choose
2020 Haut Medoc, 2020 Listrac and 2020 Moulis offer some of the best values in the Left Bank today. Following the extremely wet spring, the hot, sunny, drought-plagued summer made 2020 Haut Medoc a difficult year for growers. For a detailed report on the 2020 Bordeaux growing season and harvest However, those vineyards with the
There’s nothing unusual about a winemaker changing jobs, but what happens when an entire winemaking team jumps ship to another winery? That’s just what happened in Washington wine country this week. Three winemakers from Quilceda Creek, the state’s most elite Cabernet producer, were lured away by Matthews Winery. There will be gossip aplenty in the
Actor and author John Hodgman (@hodgman) reads an excerpt about wines from his latest book, “That is All,” at Wits http://www.mpr.org/wits
Grab your shakers and swizzle sticks – class is back in session! Today on Method Mastery, New York bartender Jeff Solomon shows us how to conjure up almost every cocktail he’s been asked to mix, step by step. Watch as he stirs, shakes, and garnishes his way down the list – then make your next
This is the beautiful ocean fruit, exist only in marine zone. There are so many screw pine fruit along the shore. Here I picked some of it for keeping with another fruit for pure fruit wine. Wow, the result is so amazing. Trust me and try some you will never stop. I hope this will
A series of violent storms with high winds moved through the Italian wine region of Gattinara in Piedmont this past week, pelting vineyards with hail and inflicting damage to the vines and young grape clusters in some parcels. The June 29 weather brought hail stones the size of hazelnuts for about 5 minutes, vintners report,
Types of white wines include Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Grigio, and most are varietal or of a single grape variety. Most white wines are varietal but a select few are blended and can be found with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video on wines. Expert: Gabriel Chisese Bio: Gabriel Chisese and
Easy to make and great tasting red wine liqueur using green walnuts. Walnut wine is very popular in France. Vin de noix is traditionally made in June when the walnuts are green and tradition says you should always make sure you pick the walnuts before July 14. Always good at to drink at Christmas or
One of the largest winemakers in the U.S. is set to change hands. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, a driving force behind the development of the Washington wine industry over the past few decades, is being sold by corporate parent Altria to New York–based private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal worth $1.2 billion. The
Have you ever heard anybody talk about Old World or New World wines? Do you have a clue what they’re talking about? In this video, Sommelier B. PIerre Asti highlights four key differences that will simplify this whole old world versus new world thing. The key differences are: 1. [1:40] Location: What do you mean
The historic heat wave that blanketed Oregon and Washington at the end of June had the wine industry chewing its nails. Since then, growers and winemakers have spent most of their time in the vineyards assessing the impact of the heat. The verdict: Damage was negligible but there’s concern that it’s a sign of things
Come check out the world of fine Italian sweet wines. Perfect for a sophisticated palate and for wine enthusiasts in general, Filippo Bartolotta leads us down the path of wine discoveries as we explore and learn about sweet wines. From the Alps to Sicily, Italy is rich in dessert wines or after dinner wines (the
Enter offer code “Babish” at Squarespace.com for 10% off your first purchase, or visit: http://smarturl.it/BWBsquarespace As we approach the holidays, our dietary requirements for meat and cheese are elevated to dangerous levels. On this episode of Basics, I’m giving you some ideas on what to put on your meat and cheese board. Recipe: https://basicswithbabish.co/basicsepisodes/charcuterieandcheeseboards Shopping
Is Champagne only from Champagne? What about шампа́нское? Producers in the Champagne region of France are in an uproar over a new law in Russia that they believe infringes on the protected name of Champagne for wines sold in Russia. The legislation, signed by Russian president Vladimir Putin on July 2, affects the back label
Alex Moeller from the Oregon Wine Research Institute at Oregon State University gives a short lesson on best practices for pruning wine grape vines.
This historic Napa Cabernet label made Wine Spectator’s No. 4 Wine of 2020. Senior editor James Molesworth, who reviewed the wine, shares the story of its continued success under new ownership. More Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the Year content: https://top100.winespectator.com/ Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: http://winesp.ec/3nxPCOU Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for
For many people, drinking a fresh cup of coffee in the morning is a routine they can’t live without. And now, research has found evidence that a cup of joe might just help you live a healthier, longer life by preventing chronic liver disease. In a recent study conducted by a team of researchers at
When it comes to rosé, France is often the first place people think of. The ever-present, bubble-gum pink wines of Provence have seen to that. But some of the best rosé wines aren’t coming out of France. They’re coming out of Spain. Spanish Rosado is a rosé that wine lovers adore, and might just want
I made two blended wines based on (1) expensive and very good wine, (2) cheap but good wine & (3) cheap and very bad wine. How would it taste like? Peter Koff’s curated wine selection is in the following link: https://www.greatwine2u.com/ Life is too short for bad wines. Enjoy better wines with us to maximize
The WSET Level Two Exam Walkthrough – Part Five – Sparkling and Fortified Wines In this video series I take a detailed look at WSET Level 2 This video is all about Learning Outcome Five – Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines. The WSET Level 2 Award
The Seder might not be as big as expected this year, which is all the more reason to get the wines that you enjoy to make your Pesach celebration special. Jay and Gabe discuss and taste 3 wines that are new this year. For more with Jay and Gabe, watch Swirl: https://www.kosher.com/shows/swirl-3
Old school Napa Cab crushes it in 2009
We take a virtual tour of Portugal, exploring five wines. Barros – White Port Quinta da Mariposa – White Blend Lavradores de Feitoria – Red Blend Pegoes – Touriga Nacional Graham’s Port – “The Tawny”
It’s been a crazy few months diving deep into the world of homemade vinegar and i’m here to share with you everything I’ve learned! Special thanks to Pronamel for sponsoring this video! 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Science of Vinegar 03:54 – Vinegar Making 11:54 – Vinegar Recipe Video Credits Creator & Host & Editor
The Wines of Rioja & Ribera del Duero First published in 2016. Updated in 2021. www.GuildSomm.com
When Peter Mondavi Jr. isn’t busy being one of the best ambassadors for the Napa Valley abroad, you can find him hard at work as co-proprietor of the oldest operating winery in California, Charles Krug. The Mondavi name needs no real introduction, but let’s just say there’s a reason they are considered the OG Napa
You can taste a red wine and suddenly discover your mouth is sizzling – that spicy red wine has a whole world of delicious, zesty compounds that light up your palate and senses. Our quick guide will help you learn about what’s making you wave a hand over your tongue, and where you can look