Bad news from the Okanagan and other regions in BC, Canada: no grapes to be harvested in 2024
Some bad news from the Okanagan Valley in Canada, the country’s second largest wine region. This is a region that
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Regions
Zephyr: Marlborough gets interesting in the hands of Ben Glover
Website: https://zephyrwine.com/about.htm Ben Glover made his reputation as a winemaker working for Brent Marris at Wither Hills, and later Mud
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The wines of Kistler: high-end Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sonoma, California
Website: https://www.kistlervineyards.com/ Kistler is a highly regarded producer of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sonoma in California. Founded in 1978,
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Highlights: Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NV
This isn’t life-changing fizz, but it’s a really well made Champagne at a good price, and I’m sitting here in
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Exploring Bourgogne (6) Domaine Jeannin-Naltet Père et Fils
4 rue de Jamproyes – 71640 MercureyTel. +33 (0)3 85 45 13 83Website: https://jeannin-naltet.fr Benoit Eschard took over this domaine
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The Language of Yes: Grahm x Gallo for some interesting Rhône-inspired Californian wines
This is an interesting pair of wines from the articulate and engaging Randall Grahm, who made his fame with Bonny
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Beaujolais adventures (8) Domaine de Romarand, Quincié
Website: https://domainederomarand.fr/ Domaine de Romarand is an exciting new Beaujolais producer based in Quincié. Anastasia Kritikou is Greek, married to
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Exploring Japanese wine (8) visiting Katashimo Winery, Osaka
Website: www.kashiwara-wine.com This is an interesting winery in Kashiwara City in western Osaka, led by the dynamic Toshihiro Takai.
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Highlights: Partida Creus Blanco GB 2020 Penedès, Spain
This is a beautiful naturally made Garnatxa Blanca from Penedès. Partida Creus Blanco GB 2020 Penedès, Spain11.5% alcohol. Golden in
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In Niagara, Canada (13) Two Sisters Vineyards
I caught up with winemaker Adam Pearce to try through the range of Two Sisters, a Niagara winery based in
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