Appellations are a legally defined area where grapes are grown for making wine and they may also be described as a classification system. They are used all over the world for wine production, but not everyone understands what the word appellation actually means. In this episode, discover the appellation laws that are fundamental to wine
Notch this up as another set of impressive, lavish reds from Eisenstone. After the first tranche of Eisenstone Shiraz went down so very well at Graham HQ, winemaker Steven Cook kindly sent through this 2018 Eisenstone SV range as well. In the same vein as the SR range, these two single vineyard Shiraz are an
From Bible times till today, the Judean Hills near Jerusalem have been the terroir of some of the region’s finest vineyards! Discover the unique stories of Israeli wines and taste some Malbec far off from Bordeaux; WARNING: You may feel your mouth watering and an urgent need to pop open a bottle.
Bordeaux is the most famous and highly coveted wine blend and region in the world. Like with many wines, there’s a lot to learn, so in this video we will cover the basics of the Bordeaux region and its wines. We will talk about left and right banks of the Bordeaux region and their different
At New York’s Bedford Cheese Shop, cheesemonger Cat Pickei gives us some pro tips on wrapping up that leftover cheese for later. Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/35OoX9t Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for just $12! https://winesp.ec/2JTLzy1
Who makes it? Flint Dry is a white blend from Chapel Down is one of the UK’s best known wine producers and offers a very wide range of wines from the South East corner of England. They produce not just the expected sparkling wines, and quite the variety too. Chapel Down have an extensive range
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Updated: March 18, 3 p.m. Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Vineyards became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange today when it began offering 20 million shares of common stock at an initial asking price of $15 a share. It opened at $18.60 this morning. Its trading symbol is NAPA. Duckhorn’s IPO makes it the
Curious what “Crianza,” “Reserva,” and “Gran Reserva” mean on your Spanish wine labels? We dive into the history of these designations and bring light to the aging process behind some of your favorite Spanish wines.
This is part 5 of my Starting from the Bottom Series for wine beginners. In this video, I discuss the various types of wine that a beginner can choose to try.
Tasmania claimed 19 places in Tyson Stelzer’s Top 30 Australian Sparklings of 2020. In Stelzer’s Top 30 Australian Sparklings of 2020, Tasmania claimed 19 places, with House of Arras leading the charge with six cuvées. So bowled over was Stelzer by the quality of what he tasted – “it was incredible” – he thought it
PRIORAT is extreme. With an intense Mediterranean sun, steep roman-cut terraces and unforgiving dark slate soils known as llicorella, everything about this region is challenging. The primary varietals are the indigenous Garnacha and Cariñena. These wines are practically heroic: intensely proud and concentrated in every way with stewed inky fruit and ripping tannins. Have you
How do you plan when you don’t know? That’s what the nation’s top wine charity auctions are grappling with in an uncertain 2021. But experts are optimistic about the months ahead following a tough year of cancellations and postponements and new virtual strategies. Nationwide vaccinations are part of what’s driving that outlook. But while we
I love playing around with wine and food matches – some of the most amazing matches I have had were pairings that I never thought to try! Recently we were having chicken curry for dinner (to be exact it was the ‘Baby’s First Curry’ recipe from the What Mummy Makes Cookbook.. haha the perfect cookbook
(Original airdate: 5/2/07) Conan heads to the beautiful California wine country to learn more about his favorite tipple. Watch more classic clips @ conanclassic.com.
Barbera Wine the Swiss Army Knife of Wines // Learn about Barbera wine Italy! If you are interested in Italian wine, red wine, wine education or tasting wine, this video is for you. In this video, I talk about Barbera wine tasting, how to choose wine for beginners, how to choose wine to impress, how
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. government has enacted the first federal aid targeted directly at one of the most heavily damaged American economic sectors: the restaurant industry. And it could help impacted wineries, as well. The American Rescue Plan (ARP), passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden
I skirted the edge of the Macedon Ranges just over 12 months ago on my way through the Victorian countryside. In hindsight, I wish I spent some time in the district. Lyons Will Estate owner and winemaker Dr Renata Morello got in touch recently and sent a few of her wines to sample – gee
When it comes to wine production, every aspect can add to the cost, from the price of land and labour, to the oak barrels the wine is stored in. In this episode, you will learn about the differing prices of land across wine growing countries, how much French oak barrels cost, as well as how
During long runs, when my internal monologue is the main thing to keep me company, I wonder about questions liks this. Why do people fawn over aged reds, when there is just as much (if not more) deliciousness, profundity, and naked terroir expression in great unoaked whites like this Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 2015?
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Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. In order to keep a close relationship with our customers around the globe, we’ve organised the first round of three virtual seminars held by Aurelio Montes father and son from our winery, where they presented ‘Montes’ Cabernet Sauvignon’, including 4 wines made with this grape variety. These seminars were
Who makes it? Le Grand Chai has an Australian connection with stablemate, RedHeads. They are winemakers sourcing grapes from contract growers. The grapes for this everyday level Bordeaux blend is from Cotes de Bourg. How they make it? This is a smooth amalgam of ripe Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, that after ferment has spent nine
Hola! This week’s theme seems to be wine… As I sat contemplating the complexities of a certain Malbec, I realized how we taste wine could be (dare I say should we) taste life. Watch this video to see what I mean! Be sure to subscribe to this channel, and please share with your peeps! Cheers
We sample four wines with and without aeration with Brian Mitchell of Max Restaurant Group,
Last March, Philippe Faure-Brac, one of France’s best-known sommeliers, shuttered his Paris restaurant, Bistrot du Sommelier, as France entered its first national COVID-19 lockdown. Two weeks later, Faure-Brac, who had just turned 60, was diagnosed with COVID. Following a week of fever, gastric problems and fatigue, a new chapter of the illness opened. “When I
What does 2021 have in store for Sarah Jessica Parker? Tune in to Straight Talk with Wine Spectator on Instagram Live, this Tuesday, March 2, at 7 p.m., to learn about how the Golden Globe-winning actor got into the wine business as a New Zealand vintner with the help of winemakers Rob Cameron and Tim
There’s a glimmer of light in the trade war between European countries and the U.S. in which wine has been collateral damage. The Biden administration has agreed to suspend tariffs on U.K. wines and spirits related to the dispute over subsidies to Airbus. The move will come as welcome but overdue for Scotch whisky players
The U.S. government has paused the tariffs on most French, Spanish and German wines, bringing economic relief to European winemakers, American merchants and wine consumers, at least for four months. The suspension, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative today, is intended to ratchet down tensions as the U.S. and European Union
Sarah Jessica Parker’s professional wine journey started in 2018, shortly after connecting with New Zealand winemaking duo Rob Cameron and Tim Lightbourne of Invivo Wines. Before long, their collaboration edged its way into Wine Spectator‘s Top 100 Wines of 2020. In the latest episode of Straight Talk with Wine Spectator, Parker spoke with senior editor
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