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The official release of the Gigondas white wines

by  |  08-07-2024

If there was ever an all-encompassing case of “Good things come to those who wait”, then it would be the Southern Rhône appellation of Gigondas finally being approved to produce white wines in September of... more »
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Pinea, Ribera del Duero, Spain

by  |  03-07-2024

Pinea is a relatively new project from Ribera del Duero that’s based in the northern part of the region, in Quintanamanvirgo, founded by childhood friends, Vicente Pliego and Hugo Del Pozzo. Via their various lines... more »

Terroir al Límit – Pedra de Guix 2022

by  |  01-07-2024

It’s as much a daunting challenge as it is a pure joy when I begin to taste the wines for the annual DOQ Priorat report. It isn’t the volume that seems a bit overwhelming as... more »
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Hispano-Suizas, València, Spain

by  |  27-06-2024

This is a new tasting that picks up from the previous one of Hispano-Suizas in the València region. The main takeaway from this is how vintage-dependent their wines are as there were some large swings... more »

Drinking Well, Beyond Dubrovnik

by  |  26-06-2024

An ongoing series that looks at how to enjoy a drink in less obvious and at times, exotic destinations for the European or North American traveler. It’s quite an experience to watch a travel destination... more »

Famille Perrin – Domaine du Clos de Tourelles – 2021

by  |  25-06-2024

When working on the Gigondas Report I discovered that the region, as is usually the case, has a great deal more to offer than what one might originally see. I think the reason for this... more »

Trash Natural

by  |  20-06-2024

Bread made from Rye flour is interesting as it basically makes itself. You just sort of mix it up, let it sit for a while, bake, and that’s it. Ah, but you do need to... more »

The wines of Moldova 2024

by  |  18-06-2024

Moldova has for some time been a “country of interest” for me. I can’t exactly tell you why, but I suppose it’s due to my having absolutely zero hardcoded ideas about it nor its wines... more »
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Rioja to continue with harvest reductions for 2024

by  |  15-06-2024

For the 2024 harvest, the governing council of DOC Rioja has officially endorsed harvest yields for red grape varieties that are at 90% of what is allowed while white varieties remain the same. This shouldn't... more »
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Celler Credo, Penedès, Catalunya

by  |  13-06-2024

There was something missing from the recent Penedès report and it was celler Credo. For those unfamiliar with it, these are the still white wines produced by famed sparkling producer, Recaredo and they showing gleamingly... more »
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