Category: Wine
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Spain: Priorat and the Appellations of Cataluña – The Names of the Land and Corpinnat
Spain: Priorat and the Appellations of Cataluña – The Names of the Land and Corpinnat LUIS GUTIÉRREZ 30th Aug 2019 | The Wine Advocate | Issue 244 End of August 2019 Corpinnat Another big change in the wine landscape of Cataluña has the unusual name of Corpinnat. Contrary to the new initiative in Priorat, which […]
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May
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Introducing Corpinnat – a complex tale
Introducing Corpinnat – a complex tale By: Ferran Centelles 1 Jan 2020 Ferran untangles the turbulent recent history of Catalan sparkling wine. His tasting notes on wines from this new group of producers will be published tomorrow. Corpinnat is surely going to be a name that will soon resonate with those who love good sparkling […]
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May
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La Fiorita Estate: History, Savoir Faire, Passion & Style
La Fiorita Estate: History, Savoir Faire, Passion & Style Anna Caidan meets up with Natalie Oliveros, wine producer and owner of La Fiorita Estate in Montalcino, Italy What could you tell me about the history of La Fiorita? ‘La Fiorita, which means blooming flower or flower in bloom started in 1992 by three friends, including […]
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May
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For Twin Peaks’ Kyle MacLachlan, ‘Home is Always Wine’
For Twin Peaks’ Kyle MacLachlan, ‘Home is Always Wine’ By Brad Japhe Kyle MacLachlan is a versatile leading man, best known for his role as special agent Dale Cooper in “Twin Peaks.” Across a 40-year career, the Emmy Award-nominated actor has given fans plenty to adore. Now, he’s giving them something to pour. Fifteen years […]
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May
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Light Red Wines: What To Drink When You’re Over Rosé
Light Red Wines: What To Drink When You’re Over Rosé Serve these chilled (think Beaujolais Nouveau) and find your new favorite summer drink. By Shana Clarke 06/01/2020 As the weather turns warmer, rosés start making an appearance on wine shelves. But for those palates fatigued with the pink drink, give light, chillable reds a try. […]
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May
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Best Chenin Blanc – 10 dry Loire Chenins worth seeking out
Best Chenin Blanc – 10 dry Loire Chenins worth seeking out Georgina Hindle May 28, 2020 Fresh, zingy and diverse, dry Chenin Blanc is one of the overlooked wonders of the wine world. Here are 10 great options from the Loire Valley that are drinking well now and have the potential to age further… Dry […]
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May
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25 of the Best Chardonnays for 2020: Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay
25 of the Best Chardonnays for 2020 Words: Vinepair Staff Illustration: Danielle Grinberg Allow us to reintroduce you to Chardonnay. The backbone of French white Burgundy and Chablis, Chardonnay remains the most popular white wine grape in the United States. Sure, it got a bad rap at the end of the 20th century due to […]
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May
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Top 12 Rosés For The Rooftop, Or Wherever You Practice Social Distancing
Top 12 Rosés For The Rooftop, Or Wherever You Practice Social Distancing By Katie Kelly Bell Rosé is as popular as ever, and now with the world of stress we have found ourselves in, this playful, pretty wine style is the perfect choice for many reasons. Jim Laughren, certified wine educator and author of 50 […]
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May
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The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2020
The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2020 words: VINEPAIR STAFF illustration: BÁRBARA MALAGOLI Even a global pandemic can’t dampen interest in the pink wine juggernaut. According to VinePair’s internal data, rosé is off to an earlier than usual start to its strongest seasonal period, with a 19 percent increase in reader interest this March compared […]
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May
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For This Tuscan Winemaker, Great Wine Is All About The Land
For This Tuscan Winemaker, Great Wine Is All About The Land Livia Hengel Paolo Caciorgna in his vineyard on Mount Etna. For a winemaker who works with some of Italy’s most renowned wine estates, Paolo Caciorgna is more approachable and down-to-earth than you’d think. That’s because despite his distinguished clients, which include Altesino in Montalcino, the Bocelli 1831 family […]
