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The result of terroir & the soothing, saline winds: Mar de Frades Albariño Atlantico
Tasting Note Do all Albariño wines smell and taste alike? Not really, although many tasters would emphasise the citrus zest, slightly salty, mineral characteristics of Albariños, and their typical acidity. Albariño is also considered quite aromatic. The Albariño of Mar de Frades transmits all the aroma qualities of the Albariño variety: the white flowers, yellow […]
Fine dining in COVID times, the 1.5 meters gastronomy of 2*Michelin chef Erik van Loo
Starlicious Rond de Tafel or around the table is a new, temporary fine-dining concept at the Gashouder Amsterdam. From July 1 to August 31, 2020, five Michelin star chefs are preparing their signature dishes in the ‘Gashouder’.
Its ripe old age adds to the charm of Château Chamirey 2011 Mercurey En Pierrelet
Tasting Note It was not my purpose to open this Mercurey Blanc. To be honest, I had forgotten all about it. During a dinner I was so wrapped up in a heated discussion that I took a random bottle from my wine refrigerator. What a surprise! As I smelled the 2011 Château de Chamirey Mercurey […]
Yann Chave expresses the terroir of Crozes-Hermitage so well with Le Rouvre 2014
Yann Chave’s Crozes-Hermitage Le Rouvre 2014 is born under a lucky star. Or rather, on an excellent terroir with 50-year-old Syrah vines. Made by one of the best winemakers in the region, Le Rouvre 2014 expresses Crozes-Hermitage so well that it becomes its ambassador.
Ceci n’est pas un vin ordinaire – c’est Domaine de la Jasse ‘Tête de Cuvée’ 2016
If you take the Grand Cru dreams of a Dutch owner, an innovative winemaker, and a stellar consultant, and put them all together under the roof of Domaine de la Jasse, you’ll get a classic Tête de Cuvée made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Pays D’Oc.
When Rome gives you Jewish-style artichokes eat them whole with gusto
Carciofi alla Giudea, Roman style artichokes, a delicious century-old fried Jewish delicacy from the eternal city of Rome
Remembrance of pizzas past. When you say Napoli, you taste Neapolitan Pizza
Nothing brings back the memories of the chaos, grit, splendor, and contradictions of the fascinating city Naples more than the intense smell of a Neapolitan pizza.
A natural sparkling Muscat wine named Clairette. Confused? Don’t be.
Clairette de Die is a naturally sparkling white wine, made of minimum of 75% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and generally only a tiny amount of Clairette Blanche grape. A wine called Clairette, but mainly made of Muscat Blanc, is a bit odd when you think about it.
Champagne Agrapart Complantée. Can one deliver terroir in a bottle?
Pascal Agrapart Complantée is an Extra Brut Champagne, a field blend of 6 varieties co-planted – or complantée in French – on a single parcel in the La Fosse vineyard in the village of Avize.
There’s a surprise around the corner at Rue de Belleville: bar Combat’s cocktails
The staff and the relaxed crowd make Parisian bar Combat super welcoming. Not only that, bar Combat’s cocktails are delicious.
Champagne’s forgotten grapes reveal a potential for acidity and freshness
As a result of climate change Champagne’s grapes are being very ripe, while acidity has decreased in grape must. To preserve acidity, a winemaker can use no less than 7 grapes in a blend, including the 4 forgotten ones.
Fernando Caruncho creates a spectacular wave of vineyards at Amastuola
Landscape philosopher Fernando Caruncho plays with our perceptions in the Puglian vineyards of Masseria Amastuola. Our brain “learns” how a vineyard should look, square and immobile, yet Caruncho’s vine waves create a whole different motion.
When the wine is pulled, you have to sell it, unless the proof is in the tastevin
One of the most peculiar objects used to taste wine is a tastevin. Some sommeliers still use the tastevin, although nowadays it functions more as a tool for commemorations or decoration.
Etna Bianco: saline freshness from the slopes of Mount Etna
In one of the most dynamic wine regions of (Southern) Italy, Planeta’s Feudo di Mezzo winery produces a wine made of Sicily’s ancient white Carricante grape variety. Grown exclusively in the volcanic soils of Mount Etna, this modern take on an Etna white oozes a lot of freshness, minerals and energy.
A taste of domaine Biguet’s Mousseux Brut, Saint-Péray is bubbling and buzzing again
A wine once enjoyed by Queen Victoria slipped under the wine radar until 20 years ago. Now one can easily say that Saint-Péray is bubbling and buzzing again.
Quinta do Noval’s 2016 vintage port is beating a special rhythm
Any fan of port will be delighted with the 2016 vintage. One of the most declared vintages of all time Quinta do Noval delivers with structure, elegance and finesse.
White Hermitage is not afraid of butter, nor garlic, and is utterly intoxicating with truffle
A white Hermitage wine from the Northern Rhône can develop in the cellar for over two decades. In all stages of maturity it pairs gloriously well with food.
Torres Chile breathes new life into the garden of traditional Chilean grapes
Ancestral potential Cristían Carrasco, winemaker of Torres Chili researches Chile’s ancestral grape varieties to understand their enological potential and their resistance to heat and drought. The future use of these varieties might be one of the answers to climate change. On a cold Tuesday evening, Winejus went to a unique masterclass under the guidance […]
Bellingham Bernard Series, 2017 Chenin Blanc Old Vine
Bellingham’s Bernard Series pays homage to its legendary founder and maverick winemaker Bernard Podlashuk, ‘Pod’ to family and friends. Bernard’s daring vision, tenacity, drive and courage not only put Bellingham on the wine map, but also the South African wine industry as a whole.
We are making -Bobby’s dry- gin here, not alcohol
Sebastiaan van Bokkel’s grandfather Bobby was the inspiration for Bobby’s Gin. Launched in 2014 Bobby’s infused gin recipe, using Indonesian spices and herbs, laid the foundation for Bobby’s Gin -Schiedam.
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