One of the great wines of Italy — and sometimes referred to as “the king of wines” — Barolo can be a bit intimidating. Unlike similarly famous regions like Chianti, there aren’t a lot of great entry-level bottlings to explore. And though the region can seem pretty straightforward — the wine goes by one name …
Whiskey is a product of several crucial decisions that impact both style and flavor. Choices like the base grain, barrel selection, and how long the liquid ages are all relatively self-explanatory. But the difference between using a sweet mash or a sour mash might not be as easy to grasp. The terms aren’t totally unfamiliar …
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‘As the fruits begin to fade, the scents of autumn arrive, bringing to mind a glorious decades-old Grenache.’ I envy my dog. On our woodland walk each morning her nose is low to the ground, all the better for drawing in scents. As the leaves change colour it’s a picturesque landscape, but there’s a better …
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Canada is leading the way and the U.S. Zealots will follow.
Washington’s Columbia Valley is known for spectacular vineyard sites focusing on exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Quilceda Creek is a renowed Cab producer earning 100 point scores…
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we saddle up with the Canopy Cowboys of Alterra Solutions — a vineyard management supergroup shaping some of the most coveted sites in Paso. We’re talking legacy, precision farming, and how to ride ripeness like a pro, and what Paso is learning from Harvest …
Treasury Wine Estates has scrapped its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance, citing an “uncertain outlook” for Penfolds and Treasury Americas.
The Duckhorn Portfolio (“Duckhorn” or the “Company”), North America’s premier luxury wine company, announced today that it has granted all 598 regular full-t…
At this year’s International Wine Challenge, Tolpuddle Vineyard’s 2023 Chardonnay outperformed bottles from Burgundy, California, and beyond, earning 98 points and winning five trophies, including Champion White Wine. The victory confirms what sommeliers have been saying for years: Australia’s cool-climate regions are redefining great Chardonnay.
Tennessee is well known for its whiskey, but a charming small town near Memphis offers an alternative to distilleries with its rolling fields and red wine.