On June 7, 2025, the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter New York (DFWE NYC) will showcase some of Italy’s most remarkable wineries, featuring a Grand Tasting and an exclusive Biondi-Santi masterclass. This event is an opportunity for wine enthusiasts to taste legendary wines and interact with the producers shaping Italy’s wine legacy. Highlighted Italian Producers The… Read More »
Gianni Sinesi, who began his journey in the hospitality industry before rising to the position of head sommelier at Ristorante Reale in Italy’s Aquila province, has made a significant mark in the wine world. After training and becoming certified as a sommelier in 2008, Sinesi won multiple awards, notably the title of Best Sommelier Under… Read More »
In a recent exploration of New Zealand Pinot Gris, four distinctive bottles were highlighted: Rockburn, Isabel, Ata Rangi, and Greywacke. Despite some skepticism from wine professionals regarding the charm of Pinot Gris, consumers continue to embrace it. The challenge often lies in the fact that much of what is available tends to be low-quality, mass-produced… Read More »
The recent tasting of 45 Pinot Noir wines from Oregon’s Willamette Valley showcased the region’s acclaimed ability to produce high-quality vintages. Experts Andrew Jefford, Anthony Rose, and David Williams collectively noted the wines’ tenderness, intricacy, and grace, with several standouts receiving impressive ratings. Among the top-ranking wines was the Walter Scott Koosah Vineyard Willamette Valley… Read More »
Bowmore and Aston Martin have collaborated to unveil a prestigious whisky known as Bowmore ARC-54, priced at an astonishing £71,000. This limited-edition release, which features only 130 decanters worldwide, marks the culmination of a partnership between the renowned Islay distillery and the luxury sports car manufacturer. The whisky, distilled in November 1968, is a blend… Read More »
Magura is a notable winery established in 1967, located in Bulgaria with a production capacity of 2 million litres of wine. Recently changing ownership to Eurohold, it is undergoing significant renovations, although half of the winery still operates in its traditional form, featuring 73 old concrete tanks. Historically, much of their wine was produced for… Read More »
In early 2025, Oregon celebrates 60 years since David Lett’s pioneering introduction of Pinot Noir to the Willamette Valley. Lett planted his vines in 1965, following his "cosmic brick" epiphany at the University of California, Davis. Although Oregon’s vineyards date back to the 1880s, Lett’s work significantly shaped the state’s wine industry. Today, Oregon boasts… Read More »
The Beira Interior, a lesser-known wine region located on the eastern side of Portugal, right below the Douro and above the Alentejo, offers intriguing wines, particularly from notable producer Quinta dos Currais. This estate encompasses 130 hectares, with 30 hectares devoted to vines planted in 1996 on schist soils. One standout wine is the Quinta… Read More »
Images showcasing the charm of vineyards, winemakers, and wine culture have recently been shortlisted for the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2025 award. This esteemed competition features stunning photography across three categories: People, Places, and Produce. The competition emphasizes the importance of photography in the winemaking industry, offering a unique window into the stories… Read More »
In 2023, a new association known as La Nouvelle Garde de Crozes-Hermitage was established in the northern Rhône, aiming to unite the next generation of winemakers in the region’s most significant cru. Sandra Combat, a young winegrower, highlighted the need for camaraderie among the producers: “The idea is we realized we are working here in… Read More »