A trend towards cooler-climate wines is also eroding the hold of fine-wine traditionalists. Australian sommeliers champion producers from the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Geelong regions ofVictoria, along with the island state ofTasmania. However, the small quantities produced, coupled with...
It makes good wines, the equal of Chianti Classico in quality but with a more rugged, savory character, the product of its cooler, mountainous terrain. But it's not in Chianti Classico, which makes nearly 12 times as many wines per year. Related stories: The Chianti Triptych Chianti Classic...
As traditional regions get too hot for typicity, notes Kara Daving, a sommelier at The Bazaar by José Andrés in New York City, “winemakers and wine lovers will look to cooler and more elevated terroirs that remain relatively insulated from climatic shifts.” Spain’s Sierra de Gredos, ...
Kim Sayid, who is working with a winery in Lazio, wrote me this text: “Would you like to go to Rome and visit 3 wineries in Lazio near the town of Cori? You have to leave in two weeks and you would be based in Rome for 3 days.” Rome, wineries — it was an offer I could...
On the cooler surrounding hills, the vineyards produce delicious medium bodied white wines, dry with lime-citrus fruit tones as we experience with the Sémillon, which is brilliantly paired with the Calamari. First among equals for me with this food and wine pairing was the Sémillon with the ...
‘green’ level. Less fruit will also lead to a bit lower alcohol levels, while the acidity in can still remain high, as cooler climate wine regions are often known for their bright and refreshing high acid wines. But, just because all of these structural levels are not ramped up, does ...
Growing Season: The 2023 growing season in Santa Maria Valley AVA began with cooler temperatures and average rainfall, which led to a slightly delayed budbreak. A warm spell in February and March accelerated vine growth, but cooler conditions and frost events in April reduced yields. From late ...
Pinot as cooler climate Pinot should be. Raspberry and bright cherry notes appear alongside mineral, wet soil, dried herbs and Szechwan peppercorns. It has a lightly structured palate, but well balanced, lots of plum and raspberry notes, milky chocolate and gentle tannins. Not a bargain basement...
While wineries and vineyards are still operating, without the most important portion of the US-based wine sales engine – restaurants and tasting rooms – operating, how wineries can afford to maintain operations is another question. Restaurants around the country have closed, with a huge majority...
(Champagne) method. The wines reflect the style, complexity and quality of the premier French region, but taste very much of place. The appellation of Franciacorta falls within the province of Brescia in the hills just south beyond Lake Iseo in Northern Italy. Thus, a cooler climate near a ...