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Great Value Wines: 11 Vino Nobile di Montepulcianos Under $30
Not so different from Barolo, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has a glorious history to recount. In his 1865 poem “Bacchus in Tuscany,” the Italian physician and poet Francesco Redi praised the local Montepulciano pour as “the King of Wines,”
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The “Malvasia Wine List”, and a new communication and development plan for the Aeolian Islands
The new Consortium of Malvasia delle Lipari DOC and PGI Salina has created a network of producers and is betting on the dry version of Malvasia.
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Wine of the Week: Vina Esmeralda Sparkling Brut 2018-$21
Spanish wines have always been an intriguing and often, inexpensive option. Besides their origins, steeped in history, there are endless flavor profiles, dictated by that country’s wildly varying soil types and microclimates.
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Rating new Barolos: Friendly and Rich 2017s Make an Impression
Winemakers in Barolo are just as surprised as I am about the quality of their nebbiolos from the 2017 vintage, considering the high temperatures and drought conditions for most of the summer in the Langhe and other parts of Italy. Yet, most of the almost 360 Barolos from the vintage…
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12 Tuscan Reds That Fit Any Budget
Home to famed wines like Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany is a hotbed for tasty red wines. But those storied areas come with stringent regulations, which often stifles creativity and the drive to constantly push boundaries. For examples of wines that don’t like to color within the lines,…
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Corofin: new releases from one of Marlborough’s most interesting producers
These are the 2019 releases from one of Marlborough’s most interesting producers. Mike and Anna Paterson have been making their own wines since 2012, and they are a micronegociant, sourcing grapes from some of the region’s top organically farmed vineyards (read my write up on a visit a couple of…
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What To Drink Now: 5 Worldly Reds To Toast The Weekend
Happy Sunday! If you are managing through a “dry January” congratulations, you are in your last week of holding out. If you are like me who resolved simply to take a wine country trip every day through the bottle, making every glass an adventure, let’s go around the world with…
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Finding value: smart picks from Italy’s top producers
From north to south, Italy’s leading winemakers continue to captivate with their benchmark wines, but while these are often out of reach of the majority, there is usually value to be found elsewhere in their ranges. James Button highlights the smart picks… Italy’s top estates are renowend for producing wines…
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6 Red Wines Under $20 to Pair With Fall Festivities
As the days grow cold and the leaves begin to change, nothing is more warming than a glass of red wine. From now until the new year, there are all kinds of dishes and occasions where red wine matches the mood and pairs with the food. Whether you are planning…
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Italian Rosé Is On The Rise
As the thirst for rosé continues to flourish, Italian winemakers shine a light on the terroir giving this category even more diversity When summer descends, rosé is the wine we reach for. What was once a category associated first and foremost with Provence, France, has expanded in provenance. With the…
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