I recently had the opportunity to visit several vineyards in Sweden, primarily located in the southern region of Skåne. Many of these vineyards are situated near the coast, benefiting from the moderating effects of the sea on the climate and the protection from diseases provided by sea breezes. Although the wine industry in Sweden is… Read More »
Public health officials and scientists continue to debate whether moderate drinking is harmful or beneficial. There is no debate that heavy drinking or binge drinking is harmful to health. Both are. In the late 20th century, there was a flurry of studies that showed—and a 60-Minutes television segment that popularised the idea—that moderate drinking protected… Read More »
The exclusive charity event has returned to past glories, says Elin McCoy. By Elin McCoy After an unsuccessful attempt to change approach in a bid to reach a wider audience, Auction Napa Valley made a triumphant return to its original format in its new venue at Far Niente. Elin McCoy reports. On June 1, I… Read More »
Ciliegiolo, deriving its name from the Italian word ‘ciliegia‘, meaning cherry, perfectly describes this indigenous central Italian grape, as the wine distinctly embodies the taste of fresh red cherries. It’s common to notice nuances of other red fruits and occasionally a hint of spice or rose petals, yet the predominant flavor is unmistakably cherry. Previously,… Read More »
Website: https://uk.mazzei.it/ Giovanni Mazzei recently visited to mark the 30th anniversary of Siepi’s release, a distinctive super-Tuscan wine originating from the Chianti Classico region, which is a prominent part of the Mazzei family’s wine collection. This wine exclusively comes from a single vineyard located in Castellina in Chianti, within the lands of the Castello di… Read More »
A new Pinot Noir cuvée that is as generous as it is satisfying. By Simon Field MW Simon Field MW enjoys Bollinger PN VZ 19, the latest and, so far, the best instalment of the house’s ongoing quest to produce “the apotheosis of a Pinot Noir Champagne.” If any house has the right to chase… Read More »
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Terry Theise tastes the Württemberg producer’s Chardonnay, Weissburgunder, and Spätburgunder releases. By Terry Theise Dautel: A nearly unerring sense of taste and proportion For the moment we can ignore the question of what role German Chardonnay might play as a citizen of this overpopulated world. It also makes sense to have it as the consort… Read More »
Who else but Marty and Rachael Werner could manage to open two wineries within two months? They kicked things off with York, a sparkling wine venture, and quickly followed that with the establishment of MW Cellars. “York has been a long-standing project with little left to do,” Marty explained. “The major event this summer was… Read More »
In June, big news shook the Virginia wine world: the Bouygues family, owner of top Bordeaux second growth Château Montrose, bought RdV Vineyards, marking their first acquisition outside of France. RdV Vineyards, named for the founder Rutger de Vink, stood in as a ‘first growth’ for the state, with a small production of highly allocated… Read More »