Sauvignon Blanc, the spirited princess of the white wine world! While the regal Chardonnay may reign supreme in the realm of full-bodied and structured whites, Sauvignon Blanc dazzles us with its lively acidity and unmistakable freshness. It's like taking a leisurely stroll through a meadow of freshly cut grass, with every sip transporting you to nature's most serene...
Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently.Let’s start this week with a rare and special wine. The Cusumano family of sicily,...
Jean-Yves Bardin It’s not every day that the first vintage from a brand-new winery receives 100 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, especially for a white wine, but Ivan Massonnat was able to do just that with the release of his Domaine Belargus 2018 Quarts du Chaume. Although he grew up helping his grandfather harvest grapes in the...
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A bottle of champagne might cost the earth but you only need INR 5000 for a delightful bubbly experience. In India, options come with fruity and floral notes — each carefully-crafted by the best producers in the business. Here’s our pick of the best sparkling wines at wallet-friendly price points. For most vino enthusiasts — at the heart...
There are lighter wines to enjoy if you're cutting back this month - Oscar Wong/Moment RFI’m not doing Dry January, but one resolution I made at the start of the month was to look harder than ever at the alcohol level of wine and to aim to go lower. Let’s call that damp January.All bottles must carry the...
Having held db’s annual Low and No Alcohol Wine Masters last month, we bring you the top performers from the competition, starting with sparkling and ending with a set of still whites and reds that taste similar to the real thing. ODDBIRD SPARKLING ROSÉ Producer: Oddbird Region: Languedoc-Roussillon Country: France Vintage: NV Grape variety: 100% Grenache ABV: 0%...
Marco Ricasoli FiridiolfiPhoto ©Tom Hyland I recently met with Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi, proprietor of the Rocca di Montegrossi estate in Gaiole in Chianti in the southern reaches of Chianti Classico. While each estate in Chianti Classico is different, this one is highly distinctive, thanks to Ricasoli Firidolfi’s determination to make wines not to receive the highest ratings, but...
White wine and salads on a table - Fcafotodigital/Getty ImagesWhen it comes to wine pairings, there are a few easy ones. If you didn't already know, you could probably guess that a well-rounded cabernet sauvignon goes well with steak, Champagne is a must for salty oysters and caviar, and the sweetness of an off-dry Riesling can perfectly balance...
Your 2024 guide to the best cocktails, wines and beer, plus the greatest non-alcoholic options out there. Something I always like to keep in mind as we dash into this season of holiday cheer is a little something my wife likes to call “smart partying.” It’s not exactly a groundbreaking concept—it’s simply interspersing boozy libations you’re enjoying at...
