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12/22/2024

September 29, Robert Parker, the renowned wine critic, inventor of the 100-point rating scale, and founder of The Wine Advocate joins the shenanigans on The Simpsons!🍷 Guaranteed to rate 10 out of 10 on the laugh scale!🤣

Look for Walter On Wine's review following the show!✨️

08/15/2024

Wine Can Surprise.💫

My fearless daughter decided to buy her somm father a bottle of wine as a holiday gift. She consulted her local wine shop, Bonde, in Cambridge, MA. And so through their collaboration I came by this wonderful surprise, a bottle of Ashes & Diamonds Blanc No. 3 - 2017.

This is special for several reasons. First, it was a gift from my daughter.😽❤️ Second, Wine Searcher shows this wine only available at Bonde, a wine shop in Cambridge Mass. And finally, the wine: this is a Bordeaux Blanc-style wine, now showing about six years of age, made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes sourced from vineyards in – a total surprise!💥– the Oak Knoll District and Yountville in Napa Valley. Wonderfully developed, this wine paired perfectly with our summer meal.🌟

So be adventurous, let loose, and surprise somebody with an unexpected bottle of wine.✨️

06/13/2024

This is a call to all Chateauneuf du Pape lovers. Recently sold out in the US, the Domaine de la Charbonniere Cuvee Vielles Vignes 2020 is back in stock at select retailers. For about $65, it seriously over delivers.✨️

Majority grenache from vines over 100 years old🍇, this wine is full-bodied, with concentrated dark fruits and velvety tannins. The finish goes on forever with notes of blackberry compote, raspberry liquor, chocolate, licorice and so much more. Despite how big this wine is, it is fresh and keeps its balance throughout.Tasted on day 2 the wine was even more expressive.💫

This is an under the radar gem drinking beautifully today and ideal to cellar. Get it while you can.

05/23/2024

It's National Chardonnay Day! Which is your favorite style?

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day! And cheers🥂 to the many excellent winemakers around the world who have found that good earth stewardship is where great wine begins. 🌍

Notable examples shown here:

Italy's G. D. Vajra, in Barolo, where Giuseppe Vaira was one of the first to implement organic farming practices in 1971. 🌟

New Zealand's Greywacke, in Marlborough, which sources from Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) accredited vineyards.✨

California's Tablas Creek, in Paso Robles, the first winery in the world to receive the Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) title in 2020.💫

(Photos courtesy of the wineries.)

04/16/2024

Really enjoying this atypical Soave Classico La Rocca from Pieropan.✨ It has a deep golden color with emerald flecks and is viscous when you swirl it. Yellow peach🍑 and apricot waft from the glass with ginger and saffron highlights. Elegant and smooth on the long finish, it has flavors of baked apple and toasted almond with saline notes.💕

This wine will pair beautifully with more complex and savory dishes, light meats, salmon, scallops and Asian cuisine.🍜

Highly recommended. 🌟

03/19/2024

2020 Chave Saint-Joseph: concentrated, brooding dark fruit🍇, deep gamey Syrah nose with violets and plenty of earthy notes. This wine commands your attention.

Expert reviews were from barrel prior to blending, and I don't believe they could capture the power, complexity and poise of the final wine.✨

Expect this to flirt with perfection as it comes together in time, begging comparison with neighboring "La La's"🌟

03/13/2024

International Riesling Day: Cheers🥂 to this noble grape, and it's great producers around the world! 🌎

From Germany, France and Austria to the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, we love finding great Riesling wines to share.🌟

03/08/2024

🍇✨ On International Women’s Day, raise a glass to the incredible women shaping the wine industry!
🥂Celebrate their achievements and their beautiful wines!

🌟 Salute trailblazer Daphne Glorian, who was among the first winemakers to envision resurrecting Priorat's abandoned vines. 🍷

🍇Daphne's Clos Erasmus has defined the bold , powerful Priorat style and earned top accolades for almost 35 years. 💪

Toast her remarkable journey and contribution to the world of wine by savoring the exquisite Clos Erasmus, or her newer, also very special wine, Laurel.

🌿 Elisabetta Geppetti is a true pioneer in the Maremma region of Coastal Tuscany. Inheriting control of the family farm at a young age along with her grandfather's love of wine, she decided to forget the crops and livestock and set about to make world class wine.

And that's exactly what she did. 🎉 Celebrate her impact with her flagship Saffredi – a highly lauded Super Tuscan and a testament to her passion and dedication.

03/06/2024

We had the pleasure of trying this 2021 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc for the first time. Absolutely lovely. 👍✨

Creamy and round, rich yet fresh, the nose is white peach with a touch of orange blossom and tropical fruit. The palate offers pineapple🍍, melon and lychee with a long chalky finish.

A Rhone blend, 54% Grenche Blanc, 29% Viognier, with smaller amounts of Marsanne, Roussanne, and a hint of Bourboulenc, from the 35-year Perrin/Haas partnership in the limestone-rich Adelaida District west of Paso Robles.

Cheers!

02/19/2024

🍇 Down Under’s Deep Roots: A Journey Through Australia’s Old Vines 🌏

Embark on a journey through Australia’s wine legacy!

Explore the unique terroirs, from Tasmania’s cool climates to Barossa Valley’s sun-kissed vineyards, shaping diverse flavors in every bottle.

📜 Uncover the history of old vines dating back to European settlement in 1788, influenced by pioneers like James Busby.

The phylloxera outbreak posed a challenge, but resilient pockets of old vines survived, creating a unique winemaking narrative.

🌱 Discover the impact of vine age on wine quality—older vines, deeper roots, and nuanced flavors. A testament to craftsmanship, resilience, and a profound connection to the land.

🥂 Celebrate Australia’s winemaking heritage with each sip—a journey through time in every bottle. 🇦🇺🍾

02/16/2024

🍷 Syrah: Connecting Continents, Crafting Connections! 🌐✨

Embark on a global journey through Syrah wines, each bottle a testament to the shared passion of winemakers worldwide. 🌍🥂

France, Australia, Italy, U.S.:
From the heart of France’s Northern Rhone to Australia’s sun-soaked Barossa Valley, the romance of Italy’s Tuscany, and the charm of U.S. terroirs, Syrah connects us through diverse flavors and landscapes.

🌈 Flavor Harmony:
Sip into the rich symphony of Syrah—notes of blueberry, black plum, and a hint of green peppercorn create a shared experience that transcends borders.

🍽️ Perfect Pairings for Shared Moments:
Syrah invites connection over shared meals—perfectly complementing dark meats and the allure of exotic spices.

Toast to the global journey of Syrah, where each bottle becomes a shared connection, weaving stories of craftsmanship, shared love, and the art of winemaking. 🥂💖

Where is your favorite Syrah from? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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