What? You’ve never heard of Mexican wine? Until this week, neither had I. Maybe you’ve traveled to Mexico and weren’t aware the country produced wine. The Mexican government doesn’t make it easy for wineries to sell wine in Mexico, says Max Murphy of Tozi Imports, one of the few importers of Mexican wine to the […]
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As a former East Coaster, I have a soft spot in my heart for cool-climate Riesling – in particular, the crisp Riesling produced in the New York Finger Lakes region. From my first whiff of the 2020 Pewsey Vale Dry Riesling from South Australia’s Eden Valley, I was transported to the rolling hills, gorges and
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“Proud ambassadors of the new generation, the three young women of Larrivet Haut-Brion, led by Emilie, are committed to consolidating the foundations of this harmonious and long-lasting family business, while cultivating a touch of madness without moderation.” Château Larrivet Haut-Brion “A touch of madness without moderation” – how intriguing! What does that actually mean? In
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Do you lean into a particular variety of wine? Maybe your favorite changes from season to season or year to year. For me, Syrah/Shiraz is having a moment right now. Syrah is the third most planted grape in Washington, and I’ve become a fan of the savory, high-acid Syrah produced here in my home state.
Barossa Shiraz from ‘All the Land Around’ (#WorldWineTravel) Read More »
Have you ever tried a Livermore Valley wine? At the Wine Media Conference last August, I tasted and fell hard for a food-friendly Las Positas Estate Barbera from Livermore Valley. Located 35 miles east of San Francisco, this California wine region is home to 50 wineries. But chances are Livermore Valley is off your radar
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