Website: https://cozinhadasflores.com/ I visited Cozinha das Flores twice in consecutive evenings because I was thoroughly impressed by their offerings. My initial visit was part of a large group event from the Simplesmente Vinho festival, during which Nuno Mendes, the proprietor, prepared several dishes from their menu that perfectly complemented the selection of low-fi wines of… Read More »
The third annual Decanter Fine Wine Encounter returns to New York City this Saturday, 8 June, promising an exquisite selection of wines and a line-up of enthusiastic wine influencers. Here’s a sneak peek into the wines our influencers are eagerly looking forward to tasting. Heather Muriello is particularly looking forward to the 2013 Quintessa from… Read More »
Is there a better value wine than biologically aged Fino Sherry and Manzanilla? This Solear from Barbadillo is available on the shelf in the UK today for £10 and it’s quite beautiful. It’s not the ‘best’ out there, but it’s pure, delicate and drinkable and uses flor character to good effect – not as make-up.… Read More »
Malhadinha Nova are a renowned estate in Alentejo, positioned at the southern tip near the Algarve. They have expanded their vineyard operations into the Sao Mamede national park, within the Portalegre subregion of Alentejo. Positioned at higher elevations, this area offers a distinct terroir. Their new wine series, Teixinha, showcases notably impressive qualities. Malhadinha Nova… Read More »
Château Margaux 2023 was released this morning (6 June), alongside the estate’s Pavillon Rouge and Pavillon Blanc labels, with Gruaud Larose and Calon Ségur also joining the day’s offerings. Releases at a glance: Château Margaux’s appearance means that all of the Left Bank first growths have now released their 2023 wines, except Château Latour, which… Read More »
What insights are to be gained from an event where top-tier New World wines compete with esteemed Old World varietals? By Anne Krebiehl MW Anne Krebiehl MW provides coverage from the Judgment of London, a blind tasting modeled after Steven Spurrier’s 1976 famed competition, yet with a more agreeable outcome this time around. The call… Read More »
Key releases in the Bordeaux 2023 en primeur campaign on Wednesday (5 June) include: St-Émilion’s Château Pavie Macquin 2023 (96pts) has also been released at £576 (12x75cl IB) in a busy week of big-name releases, which have included Pichon Baron and Pavie out yesterday (4 June), as well as Pichon Comtesse and Palmer making their… Read More »
Has Andrew Caillard MW produced the definitive history of Australian wine? By Nick Ryan Nick Ryan reviews The Australian Ark: The Story of Australian Wine by Andrew Caillard MW. Before anything else, a disclaimer: The impartiality a reviewer requires is beyond me here. The first time I held this work in my hands, tears came.… Read More »
Website: https://www.smfw.co.za/ Sakkie Mouton was raised on the west coast of the Cape in Vredendal. He mentions, ‘I attended school in that area and it wasn’t until my studies at Elsenberg that I left.’ He adds, ‘However, becoming a musician was my initial dream.’ Music remains a significant part of his life, though not professionally.… Read More »
Pauillac-based Château Pichon Baron and top-tier St-Émilion estate Château Pavie were among the latest big names to join the Bordeaux 2023 en primeur campaign this morning (4 June), alongside Château Giscours and Château L’Eglise-Clinet. Year-on-year price reductions have continued, with prices down in the region of 18-25% on an ex-Bordeaux négociant basis. Other highlights this… Read More »